Music Ministry

“God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises.” USCCB – Sing to the Lord

Indeed we are truly blessed at St. Ann to have a vibrant and joyful music ministry which enriches the liturgies at weekend Masses and holy days throughout the year. We have been blessed with gifted musicians who willingly share their time and talents with the faith community. Thank you for your support of our music ministry.

Director of Music Ministry

The Director of Music Ministry administers and serves as contact person for all music ministries of the parish including, but not limited to: Music for Weddings, Funerals, Celebration of Sacraments and other liturgical services, Choirs- cantors- instrumentalists- handbells

CANTOR

Cantors lead the congregation in the sung prayer of the liturgy.  Cantors should have both an essential ability to learn the music of the liturgy as well as the confidence to stand before the congregation and animate the assembly’s participation. 

CHOIRS

Adult Choirs

Minister weekly from Labor Day through the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ at either the 9 AM or 10:30 AM Sunday liturgies. Rehearsals for both groups are on Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Liturgical Choir, Children’s Choir, Junior Choir and Youth Choir

Liturgical choir students participate in service and prayer ministry at the weekly school liturgies, serving as cantors, choir members and instrumentalists.
Children, Junior and Youth Choirs minister at the weekend liturgies approximately once a month September -May.
  
Choir is for all students in grades preschool-12  in the parish whether they attend a public school, Catholic school, a private school, or are schooled at home. No audition is required; only enthusiasm for singing is needed.
                                      
Students in grades 5-12 will be formed as cantors and will minister in the cantor role when the choirs are scheduled and at other liturgies for which they are prepared. The Children, Junior Choir and Youth Choirs combine with the adult choir for special liturgical occasions. 

Handbells

Adults and Youth minister approximately once a month September-May and for special liturgies throughout the year.
 

Resurrection Choir*

Open to anyone in the parish who wishes to be a part of this valuable ministry at St. Ann during the time of loss and prayer for our parish family. No music training is necessary, simply a desire to be present and assist in sung ministry.
 
*This choir meets 30 minutes before a scheduled funeral to review music selected by the family. Participation in this ministry is based solely on your schedule and when you are able to minister. Email announcements of the date and time of a funeral are sent immediately to each music minister when received. 

Instrumentalists

All instruments have a place in worship accompanying the sung liturgy or providing ensemble pieces. The following instruments are particularly suited to liturgical music:  woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon) strings (violin, viola, cello, bass viol, guitar, dulcimer), brass (trumpet, French Horn, baritone, trombone), guitar, percussion (chimes, timpani).