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's Parish Choir 

Saint Joseph's 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 held on Thursday evenings at 7-8:30 PM in Parish Center room 1.  All are welcome for more information, contact the Director of Music. 

 

St. Joseph's Junior Choir

Led by our Director of Music and assisted by Wendy Ohlsen, our Youth Choir gathers on  Sunday afternoons (usually 2 weeks prior to singing) following the 11am Sunday Mass in The Parish Center Room 1 to grow in love for sacred music and have fun! The Choir will sing at the 11am Mass four Sundays during the academic year to share what they've learned with the parish. Singers in grades 3-8 are welcome. Anyone interested in joining this new group is encouraged to contact our Director of Music.

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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.