2026 Choir Season (Sep 16)

Choir season is about to begin! The first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 16th at 7 p.m. in the organ/choir loft. The choir will sing at the 9 a.m. mass on September 20th.

The parish adult choir sings at most of the 9 a.m. Sunday masses from mid-september through Corpus Christi (Sunday, May 27, 2027). Rehearsals are most Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm (9:00 when preparing for Christmas, Triduum and special feasts). All voice parts are welcome, though tenors and sopranos are especially needed. Please see Kathy Handford after one of the weekend masses or contact her through her church email or through the parish office if you are interested and would like more information.

Cantors are also needed for the 11 a.m. Sunday mass. Cantors need not be professional singers, but previous musical training and vocal/choral experience is helpful. The cantor shares the role with the lector in proclaiming the Word of God. Therefore, spiritual preparation is also important alongside musical preparation. An audition is required.

Requirements and considerations:

• Ability to read and learn music quickly

• Must have a pleasant singing tone

• Ability to sing in tune and with good rhythm

• Comfortable singing in front of people

• Willingness to attend a cantor training and work with the Director of Music

• Ability to set aside necessary time for technical preparation, i.e. reading and studying the texts, noting tone and inflection, practicing vocal production and diction

• Learn techniques of singing with a microphone for volume and clarity.

Please contact Kathy Handford, Director of Music (khandford@onestrongfamily.org) if you are interested in this important ministry to serve the liturgy.