Ministry of Music

“When, In Our Music, God Is Glorified”

- Mark 14:26

 

There are many opportunities to be involved in the musical proclamation of the Word and sung prayer at St. Joseph’s. 

 Below are a listing and description of each of our ensembles and whom to contact for each.
 

The One Voice Choir

This choir is an adult four-part (SATB) and instrumental ensemble which sings twice each month, alternating between the 4:30 pm Saturday and the 9:20 am Sunday Masses.  Practices are on Wednesday evenings prior to the weekends on which we sing.  Please contact Chris Meyer at 763-559-6038 for more information.  Schedules are available on the parish website or in the Gathering Area.
 

 

 

 

The Adult Choir

This choir is an adult four-part (SATB) and instrumental ensemble which sings twice each month, at a variety of Mass times.  Practices are on Wednesday evenings prior to the weekends on which we sing.  Please contact Mark Streeter at 763-545-6181 for more information.  Schedules are available on the parish website or in the Gathering Area.

 

 

The Children's Choir

The Children’s Choir sings once per month at the 9:20 Mass and on Christmas Eve.  Practices are from 6:00 – 7:00 for elementary on Wednesday evenings each week.  There are special holiday parties four times per year during regular rehearsal times.  Please contact Paula Lutz at 763-537-4945 for more information, or see the parish website or gathering area for registration sheets and schedules.

 

 

 Schedule

Handbook

Sign Up Form

 

The Youth Band

Under the direction of the LIFELINE band leader, this group is made up of mostly middle school and high school singers and instrumentalists, but musicians of all ages are welcome!  A variety of instruments are needed, including drums, guitars and woodwinds.  Singers of all ability levels are invited!  The Youth Band ministers on the 4th Sunday of the month at the 6:00pm Mass, and rehearses before the Mass at 4:45pm on Sunday afternoon.  Please contact Les Steinberg at 952-544-0713 for more information.

 

The Contemporary Small Ensemble (CSE)

This small ensemble is made up of treble and bass singers and accompanist.  This group is available on a by-audition-only basis, and is particularly in need of a strong male singer at this time.  Please contact Mark Streeter at 763-545-6181 for more information and to schedule an audition.

 

   

 

5 for 1
5 For 1 is an SATB vocal group with accompanist, which ministers at two Masses per month.  This ensemble also serves the parish at events such as the Marriage Celebration Dinner.   5 for 1 has released a CD called, "King of Kings", which is a collection of Christmas music.

 

   

 

Soundboard Ministers

Part of the Music Ministry, these ministers assist the Music Ministers in setting up the sound equipment and operate the soundboard during Mass.

 

     

 

To learn more…

Contact Mary Bur, Director of Music, at 763-544-3352 ext. 106 or mbur@stjosephparish.com

 


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This page was last updated 05/11/2010