Get involved in the music ministry program! The music ministry program consists of four main ensembles. These are the Traditional Choir, Contemporary Choir, Handbell Choir and Children’s Choir. A brief description of each ensemble follows.
If you are interested, please contact our Minister of Music, Daniel Kovacic, at 412 221-5445, Ext. 203 or kovacicd@stm-sjc.org. Daniel will be happy to contact you!
Canticle Choir
The Traditional Choir serves both St. John Capistran and St. Thomas More. The choir sings at the 9:00 AM Mass on the first and third Sundays of the month at St. John Capistran and the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Thomas More. The choir is open to both male and female voices from high school through adult. The group sings a variety of repertoire of music ranging from classical to newly composed liturgical music. The four voice parts are represented: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. The primary instrumental accompaniment is organ, piano, and on special occasions, other instruments will be added. Rehearsals are held Thursdays beginning at 7:00 PM at St. Thomas More in the Family Life Center (Chelsea Room) and the group sings from September through Pentecost. Rehearsals will begin Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Resounding Grace Ringers
The Handbell Choir is our parish handbell ensemble that rings four octaves of handbells at various scheduled liturgies throughout the year. This is a wonderful ministry for families and those who have instrumental experience. The group is open to parishioners in high school through adult. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays beginning at 6:00 PM at St. Thomas More in the Rooney Room. For more information, please contact Nick Capone at caponen@stm-sjc.org.
Living Spirit Choir
The Contemporary Choir at St. John Capistran is open to all high school age students and adults. The choir sings a repertoire of contemporary liturgical music and is accompanied by organ, keyboard, guitar, bass, and flute. The Contemporary Choir sings at the 11:00 AM Mass at St. John Capistran and once per month at the 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil. The season of the choir is from September through Pentecost and rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary at St. John Capistran. The first rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
One aChord Choir
The Contemporary Choir at St. Thomas More is an ensemble of musicians including keyboard, guitar, bass, flute, and vocalists who utilize Catholic and Contemporary Christian music. The group sings twice per month at the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Thomas More as well as holidays. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Contact Tom Kneier at tkneier@yahoo.com for more information!
*Anyone 18 years and older participating in Music Ministry must have their Diocesan Clearances. Thank you.*