Music Ministry
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"When religious texts are sung well, greater religious devotion is inspired: souls are moved...and with a warmer devotion kindled to piety than if they are not so sung." – Saint Augustine
To view the music ministry ensembles that will provide leadership for congregational worship at Masses,
please view our Music Ministry Master Schedule.
The most up-to-date calendar of rehearsals and Masses can be found using the google calendar to the left.
Saint Rose of Lima ChoirThe Choir is a mixed SATB ( Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) choral group open to men and women (18+). The choir sings at weekend liturgies, rotating between the Saturday 4:30 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM, and Holy Days from September until the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (May/June). The choir sings a variety of styles and rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the church.
CantorThis opportunity is open to experienced singers who can comfortably lead the congregation in song. Cantors are utilized at all liturgies - as soloists when the choir is not present and leading some musical elements at liturgies with the choir present. A brief audition is required for this ministry. Please contact the Director of Music to learn about how you can be involved in this ministry.
Funeral ScholaThis opportunity is open to anyone available to sing at funerals (usually held at 10 AM on weekdays). The Funeral Schola is a very flexible group; you can sing as often, or as little, as your schedule permits. Rehearsals are held once a month on Tuesday morning from September through May at 10 am and 30 minutes before funerals.Next Funeral Schola Rehearsal: November 8, 2022 10AM
Children's ChoirThe Children's Choir welcomes youth in grades 2 through 8. The Children's Choir sings about once a month at either the 4:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass or 9:00 AM Sunday Mass throughout the academic year, the early Mass on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and other special occasions as scheduled. This ensemble rehearses on Mondays afternoons and sings at approximately one weekend Mass each month. Contact Evy Johnson, Children's Choir Director, at evjohnson@mysaintrose.net with any questions.
Saint Rose Bell ChoirFor experienced musicians and/or experienced bell ringers. The bell choir plays at a variety of liturgies throughout the year. This ensemble is currently on hold.
InstrumentalistIf you have played an instrument for at least 5 years, we are interested in having you share your talents. You can play as often, or as little, as you desire. Any and all instruments welcome. Please contact the Director of Music to learn about how you can be involved.
KeyboardOpen to experienced keyboard players who are interested in volunteering to play the electronic, digital keyboard at weekend liturgies along with our organist. You can play as often, or as little as your schedule permits. Please contact the Director of Music to learn about how you can be involved.