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Children's Choir 2012-2013 Calendar

Just a note to let  everyone know that rehearsal for the 10:15 Sunday choir will begin on Thursday, Sept 6 at 7:30 PM in church.  Contact Steve Bisaillon , Music Director for more information at sbisaillon@stmarygostyn.org

St. Mary of Gostyn Church Music Ministry

Music Ministry consists of all those who share their talents of music, vocally and instrumentally, to help lead the entire assembly to a deeper level of understanding the Word.

Components of St. Mary of Gostyn Music Ministry

10:15 Choir: This SATB choir is open to all parish singers, high school through adult.  We sing a variety of traditional and contemporary music, at the 10:15 am Mass from September through May-Early June. We rehearse on Thursday nights. Often, instrumentalists and the handbells join this group.

8:30 Contemporary Ensemble: This group numbers 10-12 singers and is accompanied by piano, and often guitar, bass, and percussion. This ensemble sings for the 8:30 AM Mass. This group also sings for various prayer services and other services as needed. We practice on Monday evenings.

Festival Choir: This is the choir that is made up of both of the above groups and other singers who join for special occasions. This group sings for liturgies such as Midnight Mass, Holy Week, Easter Sunday and other special events. Rehearsals are scheduled prior to each event.

Handbell Choir: The handbell choir adds festivity to our major feast day celebrations, such as Christmas and Easter. This group meets on Tuesday evenings. This group is open to teens and adults. Contact Darlene Crilly, Handbell Choir Director.

Cantors, Song Leaders: These individuals lead the singing at the Masses that do not have choirs: Saturday 5:15, Sunday noon and other Masses as needed. They prepare with the music director, and serve on a rotating schedule. Previous cantor experience is very helpful.

Resurrection Choir: This is the funeral choir, consisting of individuals who are available to sing for morning funerals. Several members are also members of our regular choir and cantor groups. Rehearsal is on an "as needed” basis.

6:00 PM Life Teen Choir/Instrumentalists: These musicians lead the music at our Sunday evening Life Teen Mass. The music is Contemporary Christian music and high school and college age singers are needed. Contact Noel Ganay, Life Teen Choir Director for more information.

Parish Children's Choir: This choir is open to all children in the parish in grades 3-8. They meet weekly and sing once a month at the 8:30 AM Mass. They also sing for Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday and the First Communion Liturgies. Sign up.

Instrumentalists: These individuals, high school and adult, assist and enhance the various liturgies and services we do by playing instruments. They join the choir for rehearsals at specified times.

Director of Music: Steve Bisaillon 630-969-1063 ext 236 sbisaillon@stmarygostyn.org

Handbell Choir Director: Darlene Crilly d.crilly2@gmail.com

Life Teen Choir Director: Noel Ganay nganay@me.com

Children's Choir Director: Jennifer Reusz jenny.reusz@gmail.com

Please call the Rectory for more information (630) 969-1063.

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