Music Ministry
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CANTORS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS
Joseph KruegerWe welcome those who would like to lead singing at Masses as well as those who would like to enhance worship through instruments such as guitar, violin, viola, cello, flute, or trumpet. Cantors are asked to audition. Please email our Music Director, Joseph Krueger, for more information.ADULT CHOIR
Christina KrutzaThe St. Michael Adult Choir is a dedicated ensemble of adult voices who strive after a high standard of excellence in singing to give due praise to God. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and sings approximately twice a month at the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass, as well as at Holy Week liturgies. Our season begins in late September and continues until the Feast of Corpus Christi, which generally falls in early to mid-June. The repertoire of the choir is composed of a broad spectrum of music, ranging from Gregorian chants of the medieval period to sacred choral works composed in the 21st century! Membership in the choir ranges from high school students through retirees and consists of people from many different walks of life. We welcome musicians with formal training to those with little or no musical background. Our choir is supported by a select group of “Choral Scholars” from local high schools who are charged with additional duties in order to help their section learn music with greater ease and sing with greater confidence. Although the rehearsals are fast-paced, their environment is characterized by warmth, friendliness, and an abundance of good humor. A choir is not just a collection of singers—it’s a community!
We are always interested in recruiting new members to our choir. New members are expected to complete a very simple audition process. Due to the great amount of music that we endeavor to sing, a strong commitment to weekly rehearsals and Masses is expected from all members.
For more information or to inquire about joining, please email our Adult Choir Director, Christina Krutza.
YOUTH CHOIR
Arinda BarthelSingers in grade 5 and up are invited to join St. Michael Youth Choir! We welcome all voices that have a strong desire to sing, build community, and serve the Lord through song. Rehearsals will take place in the downstairs choir room from 3:45 to 4:45 PM every Wednesday during the school year. The first rehearsal for 2024-2025 will be on Wednesday, September 18. The Youth Choir will sing at the 9:00 AM Mass approximately once a month. All are welcome to join! Membership in the youth choir provides an opportunity to expand musical skills, make new friends, participate in the Mass in a new way, grow in leadership skills, and build a faith-based musical community. No musical skill is required to join, and you are encouraged to bring friends along at any point throughout the year! There is a suggested donation of $50-$100 per family.
Click the button above to register. If you would like more information or have any questions, please email our Youth Choir Director, Arinda Barthel.