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MUSIC MINISTRIES
"Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the Lord."
Ps 98: 4-8
There are many ways to worship God, and music is one of them. Church music is also the venue for many people to use their talents to honor the One who bestowed the talent upon them. Our music program is comprised of volunteers who love God and music and offer their song as a sacrifice of praise to Almighty God. Involvement in any ministry is a calling from the Lord. Members of the Music Ministry at Saint Augustine’s Parish are a group of talented people who have heard that call. Our Music Ministry provides instrumental music, singing, and cantoring for all masses as well as for funerals, and special events. Our Music Ministry members are truly dedicated and make liturgical music an uplifting listening and singing experience. As our patron Saint Augustine has said, “Those who sing, pray twice.”
MUSICAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Adult and Contemporary Choirs
Leads and sustains the assembly in singing and encourages active participation. Rehearses weekly and prepares music for reflection during appropriate times in the liturgy.
Children's Choir
Provides awareness of children's role in liturgy through music.
Rehearses weekly and is open to children in grades 2-6.
Youth Choir
Bridges awareness of children's role in the liturgy between elementary school and senior high.
Rehearses weekly and is open to youth in grades 7-9.
Funeral Choir
A choir formed of retired parishioners or others who are at home on weekdays, who assist the grieving members of a funeral assembly by leading the sung prayer of the funeral liturgy.
Rehearsals take place 30 minutes before the liturgy.
Cantor
Leads and sustains the people in the singing. Cantors should possess singing talent and an aptitude for correct pronunciation and diction.
Training required.
Adult Choir Director
Recruits and maintains volunteer choir. Chooses appropriate music in cooperation with the director of Music. Rehearses weekly.
Instrumentalists
Accompany or solo at the various liturgies.
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