Music
St. Edward Music Ministry (STEMM) offers musical experiences for every age and ability. Come sing and pray with us, and help to lead and enhance our liturgical music in one or more of these groups:
YOUTH CHOIR (Wednesdays 5-6pm) is our children's choir for singers in grades 2 through 5. Singers learn vocal technique through singing games and songs while preparing to sing for liturgies and special events. Youth Choir sings at 8:45 liturgies once each month from September through May, on Christmas Eve and Easter morning, and performs in our annual Candlelight Carol Sing. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SCHOLA (Wednesdays 6-7pm) is a refined choral group of Middle and High School voices. Schola sings twice monthly at the 8:45 mass, on Christmas Eve and Easter morning, and for special events including our Candlelight Carol Sing. Many Schola members are cantors for our liturgies. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MORNING PRAISE (Thursdays 10-11:30am) is a new group for adults who enjoy singing in unison and seek the fellowship that is provided by singing in a choir. Morning Praise will sing occasionally at weekday funerals, and will sing once each month at the 8:45 liturgy. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ADULT CHOIR (Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm) is our SATB choir for high school through adult singers. This group enjoys a variety of challenging repertoire and has a longstanding tradition of excellence. The Adult Choir ministry includes singing at the 11:15 liturgy every Sunday from September through May as well as Christmas Eve, Triduum, and our annual Candlelight Carol Sing. New members are always welcome! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ST. EDWARD A CAPELLA CHOIR is an auditioned group of 16 – 20 mixed voices that enjoys challenging unaccompanied sacred music. The A Capella choir sings for the Good Friday evening service and for several Sunday liturgies during summer; all singers are members of the Adult Choir or Schola. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CANTORS for Sunday liturgies are volunteers from the Adult Choir or Schola who are called to lead the congregation in song. These singers have solo quality voices, read music fluently, and can dedicate extra rehearsal time to Music Ministry. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
INSTRUMENTALISTS Under the expert direction of Violinist Katie Geisert, intermediate and advanced players come together each weekend to practice and play at most liturgies. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
HANDBELLS (Thursdays 6:15-7:30pm) add beautiful repertoire and breathtaking sound to our liturgies on Christmas Eve, the Easter Vigil, and a few Sundays throughout the year. Led for over 20 years by Mary Beth Schutte, this multi-aged group plays music arranged for 3 octaves, and welcomes new players. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BELLES & BEAUX bring fun and familiar music to local Senior Communities twice each month. Belles and Beaux always welcome new members! For more information call Shirley Jezierski at 272-7108 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SPIRIT SONG is for Middle School through Young Adults and sings for the 5pm Sunday Mass. Contact Deacon Bob Ewan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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