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Worship and Music Ministry
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"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises."
-Sing to the Lord : Music in Divine Worship
The transcendent power of music to touch the core of the human person and put us in touch with the divine has been recognized since ancient times. It is thus no surprise that music has been the great artistic tradition of the Church and continues to be an endless wellspring from which to express our praise and worship to the Creator, the joys and sorrows of the human condition, and our longing for peace and our desire for justice.
The Music Ministry at St. Thomas a’Becket welcomes and invites anyone with a love of music and a desire to worship in song to join one or more of our music ensembles. We welcome singers and instrumentalists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to come and experience the joy of making music in praise of our God. Participants in this ministry enjoy a special sense of community that comes from making something beautiful together, for God, and for His people. Nothing makes us happier than seeing new faces and welcoming them into our musical family. Come join us!
Kelly Rizzo-McLain,
Directory of Music and Liturgy
734-981-1333, ext. 126
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Various Choirs
If you have any questions or are interested in any of the following choir opportunities, please contact our Director of Music and Liturgy, Kelly Rizzo-McLain at 734-981-1333, ext. 126 or [email protected].
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings every weekend at 10 AM or 12 PM Mass from the first weekend after Labor Day through Pentecost (end of May or early June). They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9 PM and learn a wide range of choral music in various traditions and styles. Additionally, the Adult Choir will sing for special liturgies, including Christmas Eve and the Triduum. No experience is necessary to join the Adult Choir.Cantors
Cantors are individuals whose role in our liturgies is to lead the assembly as they pray in song, combined with the role of psalmist. This is a specialized ministry requiring an audition and potentially training sessions with the music director.Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir sings the second Saturday of the month at the 4:30 PM Mass September through May. The choir will gather at 3 PM on the days in which they sing to rehearse before Mass. Additionally, choir members will be given music and rehearsal tracks via dropbox to practice at home. Choir members are expected to come to rehearsal and Mass prepared and familiar with their music. Previous experience singing in a choir is preferred.Folk Ensemble
The Folk Ensemble at St. Thomas a’Becket plays twice a month on Saturdays at the 4:30 PM Masses. The ensemble includes guitars, bass, drums and piano in addition to vocalists. They rehearse the Thursday before they play at Mass from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.Hand Bell Choir
The Hand Bell Choir rings at various liturgies 3-4 times throughout the year and rehearses on Monday evenings from 6 PM to 7 PM. Experience reading music and (most importantly) a solid sense of rhythm is preferred.Haven
Haven is a contemporary Christian band that plays for the Noon IGNITE Mass the first of the month. Haven also plays for other Masses throughout the year as well. They specialize in playing contemporary, modern praise and worship music.Resurrection Choir (Funeral Choir)
This choir is open to all parishioners who wish to sing for funeral or memorial liturgies at St. Thomas a’Becket. Rehearsals are 15-30 minutes before the liturgy begins.Sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
Proclaim his salvation day after day.
Tell his glory among the nations;
Among all peoples, his marvelous deeds.
Psalm 96:1-3
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