Music Ministry

“The first and chief use of music is for the service and praise of God,
whose gift it is.”

John Playford, Of Musick in General, 1654
 

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir sings at the 11:00 AM Mass throughout the year. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Music Room of St. Malachy School. We need both male and female voices. You do not need to know how to read music, just a desire to praise God through song!

Children's Choir

The Children’s Choir is open to any child from grades 2 to 5. Your child does not have to belong to St. Malachy School in order to be a member. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Music Room of St. Malachy School. The Children’s Choir sings once a month at the 11:00 AM Mass. The choir also sings at the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass and the 12:30 PM Easter Day Mass. Children in the choir that attend St. Malachy School will participate in the weekly Friday 8:45 AM Mass. Introduce your child to the Music Program by having them join the Children’s Choir!

Resurrection Choir

The Resurrection Choir sings for all funerals held at St. Malachy Church. There are no rehearsals for this choir, but you must be able to sing in tune. If you are unable to attend weekly rehearsals, but have a flexible schedule and a desire to share your talents for this important ministry, this may be the choir for you!

Contemporary Choir

The Contemporary Choir sings once a month on a rotating Mass schedule, either the 4:00 PM Saturday or 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. The Contemporary Choir is accompanied by guitars. If you enjoy this type of music, we are looking for new members of all ages!

Instrumentalists

The Handbell Choir accompanies the Adult Choir at the 11:00 AM Mass during the Christmas and Easter Seasons. The Choir also plays for special occasions. New ringers are invited to join the Handbell Choir. Musicians ages 13 and older (even adults) are welcome, but you must like to have fun while praising God and making a joyful praise! The Bell Choir rehearses on Sundays at 9:00 AM. Please contact Laurie if you are interested.

We are also looking to expand the Music Program by adding other instruments. If you are proficient at an instrument and would like to enhance the Mass, please call Laurie to set up an audition.

Adult Choir

Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm
The choir sings at the 10am Mass every Sunday
New members welcome – no experience necessary.
For more information, please visit our website!

Cantors

Rehearsals available as necessary
Cantors rotate through the Mass schedule based on their availability.
Contact Brendan Barker for more information.

Adult Choir

Rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7-9 in St. Mary's Church
The Choir sings on a rotating basis between the 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 9:45 a.m. Sunday Masses
New members welcome.  Light audition requirements will apply.  No experience necessary.

Cantors

Cantors are often choir members but not always
Rehearsals with choir or scheduled as convenient
Cantors sing on a rotating basis, or as needed or convenient

Bell Choir

Special occasions only.

Anyone interested in participating in the Saint John of God Music Program should contact Elna Johnson,
Music Director at 412-812-4549, or before or after any SJG Masses with music.