Worship Music Ministry
- Young Adult Choir
- Liturgical Ensemble
- Youth Choir
- Cantor Ministry
- St. Mary Magdalen Choir
- Bell Choir
- Funeral Choir
- SSA Ensemble
Young Adult Choir
This is an energetic group of young musicians who are interested in sharing their gifts through contemporary and traditional repertoire. Rehearsals are usually one hour prior to Mass, and participants have many opportunities to cantor and participate in planning. This group usually plays twice a month at various Masses. We have a large percentage of high school students in this choir.
Rehearsal: Sunday 4:15
Mass: Sunday 5pm
Contact: Dave Doppel – 616-455-9310 ddoppel@gmail.com
Liturgical Ensemble
The Liturgical Ensemble is made up of singers and instrumentalists who enjoy a somewhat informal approach to leading music ministry and who are dedicated to participating throughout the year.
Rehearsal: Saturdays at 4pm; Mondays as scheduled.
Mass: Saturday 5pm
Contact Jenna Fowle
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is open to school-age children. We meet in Room 1. We are planning to add rhythm instruments so all can share in playing. We need more children to be involved.
Rehearsal: 4:30-5:15 pm Wednesdays
Contact Jenna Fowle
Cantor Ministry
The ministry of cantor/song leader is primarily to sing the psalm and Gospel acclamation. A secondary role is to assist the assembly in the singing of songs and hymns. This role requires a dedication to delivering the word of God in music, a comfortable presence in front of the assembly, a pleasant voice and the willingness to learn music independently.
Requirement: Audition, music reading helpful but not essential
Mass: assigned based on your schedule
St. Mary Magdalen Choir
The SMM Choir consists of singers who enjoy the challenge of singing in four (or more) parts. Our primary purposes are to enhance the singing of the congregation and to present a piece of choral literature periodically as a meditation on the word of God. The literature we sing is highly varied and is mainly drawn from composers of the 17th through the 21st century.
Rehearsal: Thursdays, 6:30-8:15; Sundays 10:15-10:45 am Nursery available Thursday nights!
Mass: Sunday, 11 am
Contact Jenna Fowle
Bell Choir
The bell choir consists of members who play a 3-octave set of Schulmerich handbells. Members need to have a basic proficiency in reading music (mainly understanding rhythm) and be physically able to swing up to a couple of pounds of weight held in their hands.
Rehearsal: Thursdays, 5:30-6:25pm
Assistant conductor: Barbara Kozachik
Funeral Choir
This ad hoc ensemble consists of members of various ensembles and even some non-parishioners who lead the singing for funerals. This ministry is open to anyone who has frequent availability to sing a liturgy on a weekday morning.
Rehearsal: 45 minutes before a funeral liturgy
Mass: announced 2 or 3 days in advance
Contact Jenna Fowle
SSA Ensemble
This is an ensemble that is recommended for women who want to participate in the music ministry, but have limited time to dedicate to a group. This group is also great for women who want to further participate in the music ministry.
Rehearsal: Monday 6-7 pm (2 Monday’s a month)
Mass: As scheduled
