The Vision of the St. Mary Church Choir is:
• To sing God’s praises in song
• To cultivate the talents God has bestowed upon us
• To competently lead our congregation
• To be an integral part of the liturgy
• To be an active member of our community
• To grow in fellowship with each other.

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir sings each Sunday at the 10 AM Mass from September through June. This traditional 4-part ensemble (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) covers a wide range of musical styles, from Renaissance motets to contemporary Catholic repertoire. Prior choral experience and the ability to read music are helpful but not required. In addition to singing weekly Masses and select Holy Days, this group currently presents 2 extra performances each year: a Lessons and Carols Service near the end of the Christmas season, and a concert in the spring. The concert this May will include Faure’s Requiem, featuring a guest organist. Regular rehearsals for the Adult Choir are Thursday evenings from 7-830 PM and Sunday mornings from 9:30 -10 AM, in the organ loft.

Resurrection Choir

The Resurrection Choir sings at all Funeral Masses and Memorial Services held at St. Mary Church. As these services come up on short notice, the collection of voices changes from day to day, but consists of a core group of generous volunteers who come whenever they are able. This group does not have regular rehearsals, but arrives 1/2 hour before each Mass to warm their voices and sing through any unfamiliar music. Prior musical experience is not required for this group - just a kind and generous spirit and a love of singing.

Summer Choir

The Summer Choir sings at the 10 AM Mass during July and August. This is the church’s newest musical group, formed last year by Adult Choir members who wanted to sing on occasion during the summer months. Each week, those available to sing meet at 9:30 A.M. to learn one or two new pieces for that morning’s Mass. Vacation plans naturally keep this group fresh and interesting, with Sundays last year ranging in size from trios and quartets to full 15 voice SATB choirs.

For more information on joining these ensembles, contact the Music Director, Jeff Wood.