CHOIRS & ENSEMBLES
Archangel Choir
The Archangel Choir is St. Michael’s traditional adult choir (grade 9 and beyond) that sings regularly for weekend liturgies between September and May.
Rehearsals: Thursday Evenings from 7-8:30 PM in the Main Church
Director: Ryan Neal
Brass Choir
St. Michael’s newest instrumental ensemble, the Brass Choir is a combination of brass instrumentalists from our Parish that will play for special liturgies throughout the Church year. This ensemble is open to instrumentalists in high school and beyond. A simple audition will be required for participation in this ensemble.
Rehearsals: TBD
Director: Ryan Neal
Cantors
Cantors lead our Parish in sung prayer. This ministry is open to all singers in middle school and beyond. An audition and regular participation is required to be a part of this ministry.
Rehearsals: October 1, 2019
January 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
June 2, 2020
Coordinator: Ryan Neal
Chamber Choir
St. Michael’s newest vocal ensemble, the Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of experienced musicians that provides music for special liturgies through the Church year. An audition is required to participate in this ministry, open to high school students and beyond.
Rehearsals: TBD
Director: Ryan Neal
Christmas and Holy Week Choir and Orchestra
The Christmas Choir and Holy Week Choir and Orchestra is a special festival ensemble that is made up of any parishioner or instrumentalist in the Parish that likes to sing or play, but can’t commit to a regular musical ensemble. This group meets for a small number of rehearsals and sings for the Christmas Eve and Holy Week liturgies.
Rehearsals: Select Sunday Evenings
Director: Ryan Neal
Folk Group
The Folk Group is St. Michael’s longest continuing ensemble! This group is made of a combination of singers and instrumentalists that play both contemporary and traditional music for two 10 AM Masses each month, September through June.
Rehearsals: Second and Fourth Sunday of each month – 8-9:30 AM in the Main Church
Director: Betty Barwig
Funeral Choir
The Funeral Choir is open to any individual that would like to sing. There are no regularly scheduled rehearsals for this ministry.
Rehearsals: None
Director: Ryan Neal
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir is comprised of a small number of musicians. This group typically plays at one Mass per month, as well as Christmas and Easter liturgies. Regular attendance is key for success in this ensemble, as well as the ability to read music.
Rehearsals: Wednesday Evenings from 6-7:30 PM in the St. Joseph Room
Director: Monica Ciesluk
Instrumentalists
St. Michael is blessed to have so many talented instrumentalists within our Parish. If you play an instrument and would like to play at Masses, please contact Ryan Neal in the Parish Office. All traditional instruments are welcome. We will find a place for you to play!
Rehearsal: TBD
Coordinator: Ryan Neal
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is a group of young singers in grades three through eight that like to sing. This group sings at one Saturday Mass per month as well as Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday liturgies.
Director: Monica Ciesluk
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