Ensembles

Cantors are not soloists but singers who proclaim God’s word in songs such as the psalm and Gospel acclamations and lead the sung texts when no choir is present.  Cantors should possess a pleasant, clear, and accurate voice.  Audition and rehearsals are scheduled individually.

Please contact Carina Sturdy to set up an audition! 

The Choral Scholar Program is currently seeking applicants, see the flyer below for more information! 

This ensemble leads the music at the 5pm Sunday Mass.

Please contact the Contemporary Ensemble Coordinator John Hopke for more information. 

This choir is part of our Spanish Mass and accompanies all Spanish liturgies from September through June.  Rehearsals are bilingual and on Thursdays from 7:30pm- 8:30pm. 

Please contact director Carina Sturdy for more information. 

Instrumentalists are used at Masses to enhance the musical song of the Church.  Audition, rehearsals, and Masses are scheduled individually.

Please contact Carina Sturdy to  set up an audition!

The newly named Saint Anne Ringers, who share their name with one of the bells in our carillon in the piazza, is open to adults who are available to rehearse during the day. This choir rings our four octaves of Malmark handbells and four octaves of handchimes. The ringers rehearse on Wednesdays 1:30 to 3pm and play at the Saturday 5:30pm Mass every other week September through early June. This group will focus on level 1+ and level 2 music and ring the service music of the mass. Prior musical experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Please contact director Carina Sturdy, for more information!

The Saint Cecilia Choir, named for the patron saint of music, is an auditioned group of singers that includes our Choral Scholars. The music sang ranges in style from Gregorian chant to the best of modern choral literature.  The choir sings every Sunday alternating between the 8:30 and 11am Masses from September to early June.  Rehearsals are Thursdays 7-9pm. 

Please contact Director of Music Aaron Renninger to set up an audition. 

               

The newly formed Saint Dunstan Ringers, named after the patron saint of Handbell Ringers, is open to highschool students, college students, and adults. This advanced choir rings our four octaves of Malmark handbells and four octaves of handchimes. The ringers rehearse on Tuesdays 6:30pm- 8:00pm and play at the Sunday 8:30am Mass which is live-streamed every other week September through early June. This group will focus on level 2 and level 3 music and ring the service music of the mass. Prior musical experience is preferred.

Please contact director  Carina Sturdy for more information!

The Saint Gregory Choir, named for Pope Gregory the Great the namesake of Gregorian Chant,  is open to adults who are available to rehearse during the day.  The choir focuses on Unison and 2 part anthems with organ accompaniment.   The choir sings every other Saturday at the 5:30pm Mass from September to early June.  Rehearsals are Wednesdays 3:30-5pm.

Please contact Director of Music Aaron Renninger for more information.

           

This ensemble provides an outlet and opportunity for players of all ages to play together and learn from each other.  Rehearsals are clustered around the performance dates with the advanced distribution of music.  They present frequent concerts and programs in our church and around the community.  For more information, contact the founder and coordinator:  Alice Lindsay at 757-761-5542.