St. Michael's Music Ministry
Members of St. Michael's Adult and Cherub
Choirs
St. Michael's
Archangels Praise and Worship Band
invites Youth and the Young at Heart to join the Quest to
Fill
Our Father's House with the Voices of Angels
WHEN: Beginning in September at the 12:15 Sunday Mass
Rehearsals All Summer in the Church
every Thursday, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you sing or play an instrument and would like to help us
ROCK THE HEAVENS WITH PRAISE
Contact:Shari Vincent
St. Michael's office: 303-690-6797
or email us. |
The Music Ministry at St. Michael's includes Choirs (adult, teen,
and children), Cantors, Instrumentalists, and directors. During
the summer months, it supports a "pick-up" choir and
a musical stage production. The Ministry is open to all people
who have an ear for music, and a willingness to commit to rehearsal
and to learn about their faith. If you have been looking for a
venue to use to your gifts, as well as serve your Lord, Music
Ministry might just be for you!
Choirs for Adults
Chamber Singers
This is an advanced group of committed singers who will sing for
special occasions throughout the year., Watch for announcements
in the bulletin.
Rehearsals: TBA
Director: Penny Shuster (303) 690-6797
Chancel Choir
Sings at 8:45 Mass from the Sunday after Labor Day until Pentecost
Sunday.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Director: Penny Shuster (303) 690-6797
Heavenly Voices
This is a ladies' choir. This group has just started. They will
sing during different liturgies during the year.
Director: Penny Shuster (303) 690-6797
Holy Week Choir
Sings for the special evening liturgies of Holy Week: Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, and Easter Vigil.
Rehearsals: The four Monday evenings before Holy Week 7:30 - 9:30
p.m.
Singers may choose to sing for one, two, or all three liturgies.
Directors: Varied
Seraphim Bell Choirs
The Bell Choirs are open to anyone who can read. There is a training
bell choir which meets from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings
in the church. Anyone wishing to learn how to read music and play
bells is welcome to come to this fun 1/2 hour of learning.
Rehearsals:
Training Choir: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Mondays
Advanced Ringers: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Mondays
Director: Karen Pouliot (303) 617-8550
St. Michael's Singers
Sings at 10:30 a.m. Mass from the Sunday after Labor Day until
Pentecost Sunday
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Director: Sandy Gerber (303) 699-6786
Summer Choir
Sings for 10:30 a.m. Mass during the summer months. This is a
"pick-up" choir — singers just come to rehearsal
on Sunday morning.
Rehearsals: Sunday mornings, 9:30 a.m.
Director: Sue Dion (303) 699-6647
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Choirs for Youth
Archangel Youth Choir
Open to youth in grades 6-12 (and college). This choir sings at
all Youth-oriented Masses, Christmas Day, Easter, and Confirmation.
Rehearsals: TBA
Director: TBA
Cherub Childrens' Choir
This choir is open to children in grades 1-5 (or younger if the
child can read). They will sing at various liturgies and events
through the year, specifically at Masses with the Liturgy of the
Word with Children, Christmas Eve, Easter, and First Eucharist
celebrations. Their season runs from September through May.
Rehearsals: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Mondays
Director: Susan Roberts (303) 337-7156
Individual Music Ministry Areas
Cantor Ministry
The ministry of the cantor comes to us from the Jewish tradition
of sun prayer leadership. Cantors are the primary leaders of sung
prayer at all Masses, especially during the Proclamation of the
Responsorial Psalm. Cantors must study the liturgy, have some
vocal training, and be at seasonal workshops. Cantors serve with
choirs as well as at Masses without a choir.
Rehearsal is on your own, and must be arranged with an accompanist.
Seasonal workshops for learning new music are required. Other
workshops for development of your craft are offered through the
Archdiocese, and are recommended, but not required. Please call
Penny Shuster at 303-690-6797 for information.
Accompanist Ministry
The role of the accompanist at Mass is very important, as they
set the pace and the tone of the music. An accompanist is more
than a good piano player or organist. They must know their craft
very well, know the liturgy, and be prepared for anything! Accompanists
must be willing to rehearse on their own, and if they accompany
a choir, at those rehearsals as well. If they do not accompany
a choir, they must be able to set up a time to rehearse with their
cantor. Seasonal workshops to learn new music are required. Accompanists
must audition for the Director of Music. Please call Penny Shuster
at 303-690-6797 for information.
Instrumentalists
The addition of different instruments to the liturgy can enhance
the prayer experience of the faithful. We at St. Michael's are
very blessed to have many wonderful guitarists, flautists, drummers,
and string and bass players. If you are interested in using your
gifts at St. Michael's in this capacity, Please call Penny Shuster
at 303-690-6797 for information.
St. Michael's Players
St. Michael's Players are a group of actors, musicians, technical
support, and just plain fun people who put on a summer musical
production each year., Auditions for the summer musical are usually
the third week of April, and the performances are usually the
last weekend of July. In past years we have performed Fiddler
on the Roof, Annie, Hello Dolly, Once Upon a
Mattress and Bye Bye Birdie.
This is an excellent program for the parish community to have
a fun-filled summer activity. The summer musical is open to all
ages,
Director: Stacey Dion (303) 750-9545
Producer: Penny Shuster (303) 690-6797
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