Music Ministry

“A well-trained choir adds beauty and solemnity to the liturgy and also assists and encourages the singing of the assembly.”

The Second Vatican Council, speaking of the choir, stated emphatically: "Choirs must be diligently promoted", provided that "the whole body of the faithful may be able to contribute that active participation which is rightly theirs." Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #114

To learn more about any of these ministries or to become involved please contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@smmlb.org

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(Please scroll down to hear music samples from the Adult & Youth Choirs.)

Greetings, Youth Instrumentalists! 

The St. Margaret Mary Youth Instrumental  Ensemble (YIE) is ready to begin a new season.  
Click here for an explanation of YIE and who can participate.

 

Adult Choir

Parish Choir is a community of men and women who love to sing, and are committed to support and enhance the assembly’s worship on Sunday and Feast day liturgies. We sing a wide variety of musical styles - contemporary, traditional, classical, and gospel. Anyone is welcome who is high-school age or older and can sing on pitch. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings, 6:45—8:45 p.m. September through May, in the church.
Click Play to hear our Adult Choir sing "Te Ensalsare"

Junior Youth Choir

All fourth through sixth graders please join us. This choir meets in the church from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. The Jr. Youth choir sings several times a year in combination with all the other youth choirs. You are invited to come, learn, and share your musical gifts with SMM Parish! Register your child by clicking here.

Youth Choir

To learn more about Youth Choir’s 2010-11 season, including singing and rehearsal schedules, click here.
Click here to join the Youth Choir.
Click here to see the Singing Schedule.
Click here to see the Rehearsal Schedule.

All youth in grades seven through twelve are invited to join!

We rehearse on Sunday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, beginning in August. This choir sings an average of two liturgies per month, from September through June. We sing with the Parish Choir for Triduum other major liturgies.

The Youth Choir is an extension of the Youth Ministry here at SMM. Each month various youth participate as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ushers.

Click Play to hear our Youth Choir sing "Halle Halle Halle"

Cantors

Cantors perform an important ministry by leading the assembly in sung prayer. Cantors are scheduled in advance and rehearse prior to the weekend scheduled to sing.

Cherub Choir

All children ages 4 to kindergarten are welcome. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm in room B-6 in the Center. This choir sings several times a year in combination with all the other youth choirs. This is a great way to introduce your child to music in a faith-filled environment. Register your child by clicking here.

 

Children’s Choir

All first through third graders are welcome. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm– 5:15 pm. This choir sings several times a year in combination with the other youth choirs. Learn new songs, make new friends, and share your faith in the Children’s choir. Register your child by clicking here.

 

 

Schola

Scholas are small groups of singers (usually 3-5) who lead the assembly in sung prayer. They often sing in four-part harmony and rehearse prior to the weekend they sing.