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FORWARD WITH CHRIST
Music Ministry Updates & Opportunities
Whether you are a new parishioner or a longtime member of the Holy Angels Music Ministry, I hope you will open your heart to the ways in which the Holy Spirit is prompting you to grow, to change, and to serve the Lord. As we move forward together, please visit this page often for Music Ministry updates and opportunities. I also ask for your prayers and support as I embark on my new role as Music director. I hope you will stop by after Mass to say hello and reach out to me directly with questions.
Thank you in advance for your partnership, prayers, and support.
In His Service,
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Jodie Riccijodieholyangelschurch.comMusic Director
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LOOKING AHEAD - Fall 2021
Consistent with the previous Music Ministry calendar, we are planning a return to weekly choir reheasals beginning in the fall of 2021. Please see dates and specific information below:
Save the Date - Music Ministry Kick-Off Event
Join us as we build on the best of our past and assume that anything is possible for our future!- Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 6:00-8:30 pm
- Light appetizers and facilitated discussion from 6-7 pm in the Community Room
- Choir rehearsal from 7-8:30 pm in the Worship Space
- Flocknote sign-ups will be sent later this summer
2021-2022 Rehearsal Schedule- Children’s Choir – Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:00 pm beginning September 8, 2021
- Teen Ensemble – Every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 pm beginning September 8, 2021
- Holy Angels Choir/Cantors – Our choir and cantors will rehearse together every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 pm beginning September 8, 2021.
Save the Date -Holy Angels Music Ministry Christmas Concert- Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:00 pm (Holy Angels Choir, Handbells, Cantors, and our new Teen Ensemble)
Hand Bells The Hand Bell choir will play for a few special events this upcoming year including the December Christmas concert. Rehearsals will be held prior to each event and communicated via flock-note. Please reach out to me diretly if you are interested in participating in these opportunities. -
Holy Angels Cantor Program
The primary role of a cantor is to serve as psalmist – leading and proclaiming the verses of the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Hymns, and making the assembly's prayer possible through song.
We are seeking individuals with the following competencies:- Takes a faith centered approach to musical work
- Listens well to others and is eager for new opportunities to grow and learn
- Thrives in a highly collaborative environment
- Comfortable singing in front of people
- Demonstrates musical understanding including a strong solo singing voice, music reading skills and listening skills
- Committed to at-home practice, available for evening rehearsals, and for weekend Liturgies (5:00 pm, 9:00 am, 11:00 am).
Any parishioner high-school aged or older who is interested in becoming a cantor, please see Jodie Ricci after our weekend Masses or send an email to jodie@holyangelschurch.com. A time will be set up to discuss your participation, listen to you sing, and discuss the expectations of the cantor program.Cantor Assignments for July
July 24 & 25, 2021 (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)*Jodie plays all Masses this weekend5:00 Mass Cantor Group – Jim O, Jim M, Theresa, Alice9:00 Mass Cantor Group – Jim O, Lisa, Dan, Mickie11:00 Mass – Teen Ensemble - Cayla, Ava, Patsy, Madeline, Claire S., David, RyanJuly 31 & August 1, 2021 (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
5:00 Mass Cantor Group - Jim M, Theresa, Alice, Denise
9:00 Mass Cantor Group - Aimee, Kurt, David, Mickie
11:00 Mass Cantor Group - Teen Ensemble - Cayla, Claire S., David, Madeline, Andrew, Christopher, Michael
August 8 Special Music Ministry Event!
Mark your calendars! The full choir will sing together at the 9:00 Mass on August 8, 2021. There will be a special rehearsal for anyone planning to sing at this Mass on Wednesday August 4 from 7:00-8:30. Sign-ups and additional information will be communicated via flocknote.
New Mass Setting Beginning in July of 2021We will be singing a new Mass setting - The Mass of Communion - starting July 4, 2021 and throughout ordinary time. All of the Mass parts can be found on YouTube. Simply search online for Mass of Communion to access the recordings and familiarize yourself with this wonderful new setting by Matt Maher. SATB parts will be introduced to the choir later this fall.Instrumental Program
Any parishioner high-school aged or older who is interested in serving as an instrumentalist, please see Jodie Ricci at our weekend Masses or send an email to jodie@holyangelschurch.com. A time will be set up to discuss your participation, listen to you play, and discuss the expectations of our instrumental program.
We are seeking individuals with the following competencies:- Takes a centered approach to musical work
- Listens well to others and is eager for new opportunities to grow and learn
- Thrives in a highly collaborative environment
- Comfortable playing in front of people
- Demonstrates musical understanding including a strong instrumental technique, music reading skills, and listening skills
- Committed to at-home practice, available for evening rehearsals, and for weekend Liturgies (5:00 pm, 9:00 am, 11:00 am).
Summer Cantor Groups
Small scheduled cantor groups and our NEW teen ensemble will continue to lead the music at our weekend Liturgies throughout the summer months. The monthly cantor schedule is planned in advance and will be posted above. If you are interested in joining the cantor program this summer, please reach out to me for additional information.
FuneralsWe will once again be supporting the music at Funeral Masses. This ministry is open to all singers who are available during the week. Information will be communicated via flocknote prior to each scheduled funeral. We will meet 15 minutes prior to each funeral to figure out seating and go over a few musical details. Everyone is welcome! Please reach out with any questions and thank you in advance for your dedication to this very important ministry.
Attire for Funeral Masses:- Women – all black dress clothes (black shirt, black dress pants, black skirt, or black dress) with optional white choir scarves
- Men – Black dress pants, white dress shirt and tie.