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Music

 

Director of Music-  Mark O'Hearn  mohearn@stjwchurch.org

 

Upcoming Dedicatory Concert

Please mark your calendar for a formal dedication of our new organ on Friday, September 25th, 2026 with Organist Daniel Brondel from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. The concert begins at 6 PM in the Church and will feature works from classical composers to the present day. You won't want to miss it! 

 

 

 

The Music Ministry of our church reflects the vibrancy of our parish community. Saint Paul admonishes the church to proclaim her witness in “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.”

 

Our musical heritage is truly a reflection of the Catholic Church. Instrumentalists augment our regular choirs on high feast days of the church year.

 

Our typical Sunday celebration of the Holy Mass is led by the following musical forces, late September through Corpus Christi (mid-June):

 

- Sunday at 11 AM:  St. Joseph's Parish Choir

- Holy Days: As announced

 

St. Joseph Parish Choir 

Saint Joseph Parish Choir sings at the 11 AM Sunday Mass October through May. The choir sings different styles of music from traditional hymnody, Gregorian chant, classical choral literature to present day.  The ensemble utilizes the organ as its primary accompaniment with occasional added instruments. Rehearsals are usually held on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 PM in Parish Center room 1.  All are welcome for more information, contact the Director of Music. 

 

St. Joseph Youth Choir

St. Joseph's Youth Choir will gather four weeks prior to Christmas Eve following 11 AM Mass in Parish Center room 1 to prepare.  The Choir will sing for the Christmas Eve Liturgy.  Children in grades 3-8 are welcome.  If your child is interested, please contact the Director of Music.

Cantors

Cantors proclaim the psalms and are the leaders of song at all weekend and holy day liturgies.  They encourage the assembly's singing and are responsible for teaching new songs and acclamations to the assembly.  A pleasant singing voice and good public speaking skills are required.  Cantors may be scheduled at their convenience.  For more information, contact the Director of Music.

 

Instrumentalists

In addition to the instrumentalists who accompany the choir, we also seek proficient organists and pianists to support the singing at our other weekend and holy day Masses. For more information, contact the Director of Music.

 

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