Saint Stephen, The First Martyr, Catholic Church

     MUSIC MINISTRY

 If you have the time and would like to share your talents with St. Stephen’s music ministry, please e-mail musicst@earthlink.net or call 776-1532 ext. 206.
 

The Music Ministry is in need of volunteer accompanists for the Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 9:15 am English Masses. If you are a proficient pianist (high school age or older) and would like to share your musical talents with the community, we would love to have you join our group of dedicated volunteers. Contact the Music Ministry Office to volunteer or for more information.

We are also looking for a volunteer to work with our Adult Anglo Choir. The choir rehearses weekly, and ministers at the Sunday 9:15 am Mass. The ability to also serve as the accompanist for the choir is preferred. If you have experience directing choral groups and would like to work with a dedicated group of singers, please contact the Music Ministry Office.

Music Ministry (919-776-1532 ext. 206 or musicst@earthlink.net) currently embraces the following:

We welcome all singers, organists, pianists, instrumentalists and any parishioners who enjoy music and are willing to offer their talent to the greater glory of God and to the enhancement of the parish Liturgies.

This ministry offers opportunities for instrumentalists to provide accompaniment for Liturgies, and, for singers in Choir or as Cantors.

CHOIR ACTIVITY

ST STEPHEN ADULT CHOIR
All voices and skill levels are welcome, young adult (Confirmed) through adults. 
The choir sings at one 9:15 am Sunday Liturgy per month. 

Individual rehearsals can be arranged for non-choir members who are willing to serve as a cantor. 

Instrumentalists interested in playing in an ensemble can contact the Music Ministry for information on instrumental rehearsals. 

Come grow with us and glorify God in song!

Memorial choir
Are you a singer and available during the daytime? Then we want to encourage you to consider lending your voice to this ministry here at St. Stephen. The St. Stephen Memorial Choir, under the guidance of Evie Dooley, rehearses on Thursdays at 1:30 pm. The choir will be available to sing at funerals as needed on relatively short notice. All are welcome! Please contact Evie at 919-498-1916 with any questions!


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Adult Choir: Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm. September through May. (Not currently meeting)

Instrumentalists: Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm. September through May. (Not currently meeting)

11:00 Choir: Fridays 7:00-9:00 pm with Getsemani Coro. Romero Rosas 919-356-7530

Getsemani Coro: Viernes, 7-9 pm. Iglesia. Alex Aguilar 919-718-5789.

Cantors: Rehearsals as needed. See Director of Music for more information.

Memorial Choir: Rehearsal on Thursdays at 1:30 pm in room 135-136. September through May. (This choir is available for funerals on short notice.)

Handbell Choir: Rehearsal on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of the month at 3:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Roman at 919-776-1532 ext. 206 or at musicst@earthlink.net.
 

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CANTOR/MUSICIAN MINISTRY

CANTOR TRAINING PROGRAM

At St. Stephen, the cantor is recognized as the proclaimer of God's word in song.  Besides leading communal prayer as psalmist, our cantors also serve to encourage and support the singing of the assembly.  Cantors must be understood as pray-ers first, singers second and finally as leaders of song. 

The prerequisites are simple: an ability to carry a tune with clearly understood  words, a sense of commitment, and a willingness to serve your community. Anyone from high school through retirement is welcome.  In this ministry, your commitment will be both meaningful and fulfilling and will contribute immeasurably to the liturgical life of the parish.

We provide a Cantor Training Program for anyone interested in getting involved in our Music Ministry. Training time varies in length depending on each individuals experience level.  Training involves time spent ministering with an experienced cantor and includes opportunities to rehearse one on one with the Director of Music. Membership in the choir is not required to serve as a cantor.   Operation of necessary sound equipment, movement through the liturgy and gesture for the leading of the assembly are included in training.

 

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