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Join Incarnation Music Ministry Family!
Everyone has a place in Incarnation's Music Ministry! From seasoned professionals to those
who have never before made music, we have opportunities for all skill levels. Below are descriptions of our ministries. Just show up to any listed rehearsal by entering through the Adoration Chapel. Specific rehearsal dates can be confirmed via the Calendar Page.
Incarnation Parish Choir
- This is Incarnation's choir for adults and teens.
- Leads congregational music at Mass
- Learns and presents choral music of the Church - we sing music that spans cultures and centuries, everything that is appropriate for the sacredness of the Liturgy!
- Rehearses 7:30-9:00 pm Wednesdays
- Anyone who can sing is welcome! A voice test is encouraged to find out what voice part you are within the Choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass). You do not need to be a professional singer to join this group. We will help you find your voice and feel welcomed into the Inc. Music Ministry Family.
- Protecting God’s Children / Virtus Certification required within 6 months of membership for those 18 and older
Handbell Choir- Plays handbells with the congregation
- Learns and presents handbell ensemble music
- Plays every 3-4 weeks at various Masses as scheduled, excluding Lent
- Rehearses 6:00-7:00 pm most Wednesdays in Church
- No musical experience needed!
- Protecting God’s Children / Virtus Certification required within 6 months of membership (18 and older).
- Grade 6 through adult
Children's Choir- This is Incarnation's children's choir:
- Leads congregational music at Mass
- Learns and presents age-appropriate choral music
- Builds musicianship
- Jubilate leads the community's sung prayer, giving children the opportunity to serve the community and God
- Sings at the 9:30 am Mass on the first Sunday of the month
- Rehearses 6:00-7:00 pm most Mondays
- No musical experience needed - everyone welcome!
- Opportunity for children in grades 7 and 8 to cantor at liturgies by invitation or audition
- Grades 3 through 8
Cantor Ministry
- Cantors proclaim the psalm at liturgies, sing solo music as needed, and lead the community's sung prayer in the absence of a choir
- Cantors must possess a pleasing voice and demonstrate musical skill
- Sing as scheduled (2-4 liturgies/month)
- Rehearses 7:30-9:00 pm on the 1st Monday of the month as scheduled
- Audition required
- Potential opportunities to cantor at funerals and weddings
- High school and older
Instrumental Ministry
- Instrumentalists augment the community’s music through the accompaniment of hymns and choral pieces and providing instrumental-only music at appropriate times of the year.
- Play at various liturgies as agreed upon with Director of Music
- Rehearses 7:30-9:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month as scheduled
- Audition required
- Potential opportunities to play at weddings
- Age is not a consideration, but appropriate maturity and talent must be demonstrated
- This is Incarnation's choir for adults and teens.