Welcome to Music Ministry at Blessed Sacrament! Our parish is fortunate to have a diverse music program that enhances our worship every weekend and encourages the participation of parishioners of all ages and musical preferences. Every member of our musical ensembles understands that the music on the page is just the starting point for something greater – the notes bring us together in song, the act of playing music together unifies our minds and bodies in rhythm, but communicating the meaning of the words through music takes our hearts to a new place. If you have been moved through music while sitting in the pews, then you are a key part of music ministry.
One of the goals of our new music director, Erica Johnson, is to foster a unique appreciation of our faith in each of these ensembles as they make music together. Moreover, our parish is blessed with many talented parishioners who have yet to join one of these groups – may they feel welcomed to join us, to express their faith through music, and to help our music ministry grow stronger throughout this year!
Please email Erica for more information about how you can be involved in our parish music ministry
Adult Choir
The 11:00 A.M. Mass is enriched every Sunday during the school year by the vocal support and inspiration of the Adult Choir. This choir rehearses regularly on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 P.M. and sings psalms, anthems, motets, and hymns in both traditional and contemporary musical styles. All adult singers are welcome to join us on Thursday evenings.
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Youth Choir
The members of our congregation in grades 3-8 are all encouraged to join! Director Susan Glancy rehearses with the youth of our parish on Thursday afternoons from 5:00-6:00 P.M. The choir sings every Sunday morning during the school year for the 9:00 A.M. Mass and leads the congregation in singing psalms, hymns, and anthems.
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Festival Choir
Singers wishing to join the Adult and Youth Choirs for specific liturgical celebrations, such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter, are encouraged to join the Festival Choir. This ensemble rehearses for 3-4 weeks in advance of special seasonal events and welcomes those singers who cannot attend regular rehearsals during the year.
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Funeral Choir
A group of singers gathers regularly to provide support for congregational singing during funerals at the church. This ministry of fellowship demonstrates a powerful outpouring of love through singing.
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Handbell Ensembles
We are very pleased to offer the newest component of music ministry at Blessed Sacrament in the formation of several handbell choirs. Each choir needs approximately 8 ringers and rehearses weekly. New ringers are always welcome and no prior experience is necessary!
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Parishioners who play instruments of any kind are encouraged to share their talents with the community, whether playing for Mass, offering solos, or playing together with one of our ensembles. Musicians of
all ages and levels are welcomed! Together we can find the best way for you to express your musical
gifts at Blessed Sacrament. Our weekly worship would be greatly enriched with the addition of varied
instruments.
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Contemporary Music Ensemble
Formerly named the “Youth Ensemble,” the Contemporary Music Ensemble provides music for the 5:30 P.M. Sunday Mass, September-May, and is dedicated to bringing the colors of a modern instrumental group to the more contemporary selections in our pew hymnal. Both musicians and singers are welcomed in this ensemble, which rehearses weekly before Mass, from 4:30-5:15 P.M. Guitarists, wind and string instrumentalists, and singers of all types should join this vibrant group!
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