Music Ministries @ St. Mary
At St. Mary, we embrace music ministry as a vital component of our Eucharistic Celebrations. In our music ministries, we strive to involve musicians of all ages and experience levels, whether vocalists or instrumentalists, in our liturgical celebrations. Whether you have time for a weekly commitment, a monthly commitment, or an occasional commitment, we'd love to have you join us in praising God and serving our Assembly. If you'd like to get involved in any of the ministries described below, please contact Paul Schutz, our Director of Worship, or Sr. Darlene Boyd, SFCC, our Associate Music Minister.
| Cantors and Psalmists at St. Mary are special members of our music ministry who lead the Assembly as they raise their voices in praise of God. Cantors empower our actively singing Assembly to fully participate in the music of the liturgy. Psalmists proclaim the Word of God in special way, leading the Assembly in the Responsorial Psalm during the Liturgy of the Word. Cantors and Psalmists minister at all three of our liturgies each week. Formational training workshops are held twice a year. If you feel called to leading the musical prayer of our Assembly, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy. |
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The 9:30 AM Liturgy Choir ministers every Sunday morning at the 9:30 AM Liturgy and at various other liturgies throughout the year. The choir works to empower the Assembly in their celebration of the Eucharist by presenting music of various styles with authenticity and excellence. The choir also presents two concerts per year, typically held in the spring and winter. Currently, the choir has around 35 members of all ages. The choir rehearses year-round on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM. If you love to sing God's praises and are interested in joining us, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy. |
| The St. Mary Youth Choir ministers once a month on a rotating schedule. Like the adult choir, the Youth Choir aims to empower the Assembly in the celebration of the Eucharist. In addition, the Youth Choir focuses in a special way on catechesis and the development of spirituality and a sense of ministry in the young people of the parish. The Youth Choir is open to anyone in grades 2-8 and rehearses on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 PM from September to May. If you're interested in joining us, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy. |
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The St. Mary Symphonia consists of dedicated instrumentalists (wind, string, and percussion) who play once a month at each liturgy. The Symphonia rehearses on specified Thursday nights throughout the year. If you're an instrumentalist and would like to get involved, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy, or Dennis Russell, our oboeist, at druss@sigecom.net or see him after the liturgy. |
| The 4 PM Contemporary Ensemble ministers every other week at the 4 PM Sunday Liturgy and at various other liturgies throughout the year. The ensemble presents liturgical music in a contemporary way, making use of guitars, percussion, piano, and other contemporary instruments. If you are interested in sharing your instrumental or vocal talents, please contact Paul Schutz at 812-425-1577 or pschutz@stmaryevansville.org or see him after the liturgy. |  |
St. Mary Chamber Octet |
The St. Mary Chamber Octet ministers monthly and at various other liturgies and events throughout the year. The chamber octet presents a wide variety of music, with an emphasis on a cappella and early music. Membership is limited to eight members. |
