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St. James Music Ministry

Back to school sales have begun, which means its decision time again. You’re questioning “Should I join the choir?” I know that you have been thinking about it. Why not give it a try—especially if you sing tenor or bass. Don’t know if you sing tenor or bass? Well, it’s helpful to know that, but I can find that out pretty quickly. We are also in search of good instrumentalists to join in making music weekly or for special occasions.
If you attend the 7:30AM mass you will hear Amy Barnes playing clarinet, and at 11:30AM mass, Chelsea Vendetti playing the flute. I feel privileged to be able to play with them each week, and I wanted to publicly thank them. There is still room in that choir loft for instrumentalists—would you like to join us?
Call Joy, if you are interested in being a part of our music program at 529-8655, ext. 17


Through the capacity of music to enhance the liturgical text and create a prayerful and reverent atmosphere for worship, the choirs and musicians of the Office of Music Ministry provides music for weekend Masses, Holy Day services, weddings and funerals throughout the year. Indeed, the entire assembly participates in the music ministry of the parish in praising our Lord through the songs and hymns sung during these liturgies. In support of these efforts, some members of our parish family also lend their special gifts by participating regularly in one of the following ensembles.


  • Top Ten Reasons to Join the Choir
  • Concert Series
  • Junior Choir
  • Wind & String Ensemble
  • Parish Choir
  • Instrumental Music
  • Past Events




  • St. James Concert Series

    Watch this space for details!!




    Junior Choir

    This wonderful opportunity for children to better understand and know the presence of God through music is open to kids in grades three to eight. No experience is necessary as the children are taught the fundamentals of voice and reading music. All music is learned in rehearsals. The Junior Choir meets weekly and provides music at select Sundays during the school year and certain Holy Day celebrations and special liturgies.


    Please call Joy O'Sullivan at 529-8655, ext. 17 with any questions.



    Wind & String Ensemble

    The Wind & String Ensemble is made up of talented instrumentalists who meet once a month to practice for major liturgies (Christmas, Easter, Palm Sunday) and concerts, and to work on the Dixieland Band repertoire. Because, as I say, "Every church should have a Dixieland Jazz Band."

    Next Wind & String Ensemble Rehearsal:

    Date to be announced.






    Parish Choir

    is open to all high school age and adult singers. All music is learned in rehearsals. Please join us in this rewarding ministry!

    United in voice and spirit, the Parish Choir provides choral music at one Sunday Mass per week and also provides special music for Holy Day services and during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and the Easter season. The Parish Choir is comprised of men and women of all ages and meets weekly during the school year.

    Singers need not have extensive musical training and may join the Parish Choir at any time during the year. Along with the regular parish choir schedule, the Office of Music Ministry also welcomes the addition of choir singers who may only be able to participate in Holy Day Masses in the Christmas and Easter seasons. Please note announcements in the bulletin for rehearsals dates and times or contact the Office of Music Ministry for further information.


    Tentative 2009 Choir Schedule

    Call Joy O'Sullivan at 529-8655, ext. 17 with any questions.




    Instrumental Music

    Along with the activities of the vocal ensembles, the Office of Music Ministry seeks to develop a rich and vibrant music program utilizing various instrumentations and musical arrangements. Instrumental musicians of the parish that wish to share their talents are encouraged to contact the Music Director for further information.