Music Ministry
Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth: break into song: sing praise.
Psalm 98
Psalm 98
Angela Jowett, Music Director
music@stcatherineschurch.org
Rosaria Choi, Assistant Music Coordinator
music2@stcatherineschurch.org
music@stcatherineschurch.org
Rosaria Choi, Assistant Music Coordinator
music2@stcatherineschurch.org
Choral Praise
Under the direction of Angela Jowett, accompanied by Erik Aaron
Choral Praise is the main choir at Saint Catherine of Siena. This ensemble focuses on beautifully leading the music liturgy at Masses and enriching the musical experience. They mainly sing traditional Catholic hymns, but are always ready to throw a contemporary or ancient hymn in to enrich the liturgy. Their mission
statement is to encourage congregational participation. This choir sings at most major church holidays, including all three days of Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good
Friday, Easter Vigil), as well as Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and the vigil of most of the Holy days of Obligation. Choral Praise specializes at singing a Hymn of Thanksgiving once a month—a piece that takes a little more time and energy to prepare.
Instrumentalists are invited to “guest star” on select pieces when need calls for them.
Practice: Wednesday nights 7:30-9:00 in the church
Scheduled Masses: 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:15, 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00 am, all major church holidays, and other special Masses as requested.
Under the direction of Angela Jowett, accompanied by Erik Aaron
Choral Praise is the main choir at Saint Catherine of Siena. This ensemble focuses on beautifully leading the music liturgy at Masses and enriching the musical experience. They mainly sing traditional Catholic hymns, but are always ready to throw a contemporary or ancient hymn in to enrich the liturgy. Their mission
statement is to encourage congregational participation. This choir sings at most major church holidays, including all three days of Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good
Friday, Easter Vigil), as well as Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and the vigil of most of the Holy days of Obligation. Choral Praise specializes at singing a Hymn of Thanksgiving once a month—a piece that takes a little more time and energy to prepare.
Instrumentalists are invited to “guest star” on select pieces when need calls for them.
Practice: Wednesday nights 7:30-9:00 in the church
Scheduled Masses: 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:15, 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00 am, all major church holidays, and other special Masses as requested.
Hosanna
Under the direction and accompanied by Christine Antis
Hosanna is the most contemporary of the choral groups, utilizing guitars, drums (when appropriate), and a more folk-style of singing. This relaxed ensemble encompasses a comprehensive variety of styles of music for Mass from traditional sacred hymns through the music of the 21st century.
Practice: Thursday night before scheduled Mass
Scheduled Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:00 am
Under the direction and accompanied by Christine Antis
Hosanna is the most contemporary of the choral groups, utilizing guitars, drums (when appropriate), and a more folk-style of singing. This relaxed ensemble encompasses a comprehensive variety of styles of music for Mass from traditional sacred hymns through the music of the 21st century.
Practice: Thursday night before scheduled Mass
Scheduled Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:00 am
Schola
Under the direction of Rosaria Choi
Schola is a small ensemble that specializes in singing acapella (without accompaniment) and in Latin. This ensemble adds a reverent understanding of Catholic tradition that is often forgotten. The group prides themselves on being able to read and sing from chant or square notation, although they readily have round notation pieces available for their singers. In addition to their regularly scheduled Mass, they also sing at the 7:00 pm service on Good Friday.
Practice: Select Sunday afternoons before scheduled Mass
Scheduled Mass: 5th Sunday of a month at 9:00 am
Under the direction of Rosaria Choi
Schola is a small ensemble that specializes in singing acapella (without accompaniment) and in Latin. This ensemble adds a reverent understanding of Catholic tradition that is often forgotten. The group prides themselves on being able to read and sing from chant or square notation, although they readily have round notation pieces available for their singers. In addition to their regularly scheduled Mass, they also sing at the 7:00 pm service on Good Friday.
Practice: Select Sunday afternoons before scheduled Mass
Scheduled Mass: 5th Sunday of a month at 9:00 am
Young Shepherds
Currently under the direction of Angela Jowett and Judy Connelly, accompanied by Erik Aaron
Young Shepherds is our children’s choir. We recently expanded the age range for this choir to include all children, from Kindergarten up. We do encourage parents or caregivers to stay with our younger singers to help them if necessary. Young Shepherds teaches our children from an early age responsibility for the hymns during Mass as the directors discuss readings and allow singers to help choose hymns that fit the readings. This sense of ownership of the Mass encourages our students to be lifelong learners and worshipers in our faith. Additionally, any student who plays an instrument is encouraged to bring their instrument and when appropriate, play along with a hymn. Please note, not all instrumentalists will be asked to play all hymns.
Practice: Wednesday nights 6:15-7:20 in the church
Scheduled Mass: 1st Sunday of the month at 9:00 am
Currently under the direction of Angela Jowett and Judy Connelly, accompanied by Erik Aaron
Young Shepherds is our children’s choir. We recently expanded the age range for this choir to include all children, from Kindergarten up. We do encourage parents or caregivers to stay with our younger singers to help them if necessary. Young Shepherds teaches our children from an early age responsibility for the hymns during Mass as the directors discuss readings and allow singers to help choose hymns that fit the readings. This sense of ownership of the Mass encourages our students to be lifelong learners and worshipers in our faith. Additionally, any student who plays an instrument is encouraged to bring their instrument and when appropriate, play along with a hymn. Please note, not all instrumentalists will be asked to play all hymns.
Practice: Wednesday nights 6:15-7:20 in the church
Scheduled Mass: 1st Sunday of the month at 9:00 am
Cantors
Under the direction of Angela Jowett, accompanied by all parish organists
Cantors are the leaders of song at our Masses. If you have a voice that can easily lead our congregation in song, this may be your calling. There are no formal practices for cantors, you just meet with your organist before Mass to rehearse hymns. Extra rehearsals can be arranged for if needed and any help is easily found with an email or phone call.
Scheduled Masses: All Saturday 5:00 pm Masses, Sunday Masses without ensembles, all done according to your preferences and schedule, as provided to the music director.
Under the direction of Angela Jowett, accompanied by all parish organists
Cantors are the leaders of song at our Masses. If you have a voice that can easily lead our congregation in song, this may be your calling. There are no formal practices for cantors, you just meet with your organist before Mass to rehearse hymns. Extra rehearsals can be arranged for if needed and any help is easily found with an email or phone call.
Scheduled Masses: All Saturday 5:00 pm Masses, Sunday Masses without ensembles, all done according to your preferences and schedule, as provided to the music director.
