Music Ministry
"In song, faith is experienced as vibrant joy, love, and confident expectation
of the saving intervention of God." - St. John Paul II, Letter to Artists, 1999
Liturgy, or the holy celebration of the Mass, is often refered to in church documents as, "...the source and summit of our Christian life." No where do we find closer union with God than within the sacrament of the Eucharist. Therefore, it is with great joy that we adorn the Mass with God's own artistic gift to us; music
While all Christians are encouraged to participate in singing at Mass, those with musical talents have a special call to serve as cantors, choristers, and instrumentalists, to lead the people in song. If you would like to lend your musical talents to our parish, please look through the opportunities below, and contact Madelaine Beckford, Director of Music and Liturgy, for more information. (email madelaine@clare.church)
Saint Clare Chorale
A traditional choir that sings the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals take place at Bishop England High School on Wednesday evenings. We are always looking for more singers, especially men! Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and previous experience with music is encouraged but not required.
Contemporary Chorale
A more comtemporary group of singers and instrumentalists that provide music for the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and previous experience with music is encouraged but not required.
Cantors
Lead the congregation as a soloist at Mass. Singers who would like to cantor must audition first with the music director. Participation is open to all, ages 16 and up, but some ability to read to music is required.
Instrumentalists
If you play the organ, or a solo instrument such as the violin or trumpet, please consider playing for the liturgy. Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and some ability to read music is required.
If you are a pianist interested in learning how to play the organ, please contact the music director for educational opportunities!
While all Christians are encouraged to participate in singing at Mass, those with musical talents have a special call to serve as cantors, choristers, and instrumentalists, to lead the people in song. If you would like to lend your musical talents to our parish, please look through the opportunities below, and contact Madelaine Beckford, Director of Music and Liturgy, for more information. (email madelaine@clare.church)
Saint Clare Chorale
A traditional choir that sings the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals take place at Bishop England High School on Wednesday evenings. We are always looking for more singers, especially men! Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and previous experience with music is encouraged but not required.
Contemporary Chorale
A more comtemporary group of singers and instrumentalists that provide music for the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and previous experience with music is encouraged but not required.
Cantors
Lead the congregation as a soloist at Mass. Singers who would like to cantor must audition first with the music director. Participation is open to all, ages 16 and up, but some ability to read to music is required.
Instrumentalists
If you play the organ, or a solo instrument such as the violin or trumpet, please consider playing for the liturgy. Participation is open to all, ages 14 and up, and some ability to read music is required.
If you are a pianist interested in learning how to play the organ, please contact the music director for educational opportunities!
