join the music ministry
If you are interested in joining the Music Ministry at St. Pat's we invite you to fill out the audition form below!
Questions can be directed to Stephen Royal at directorofliturgy@stpatchurch.org
What you can expect from
st. patrick’s music ministry & tech:
Regular opportunities to grow as a Chrisitian musician or sound tech, in musical/tech knowledge and skills, knowledge of Catholic theology on the arts and ministry, and in spiritual development.
Opportunities to express and receive support for your thoughts, vision, disappointments and prayer concerns during rehearsals.
Opportunities to be involved in intercessory prayer outside of rehearsals.
Development of community through communications, parties, service and sharing artistic skills and vision.
All Music for the Mass or worship events (hymns, ordinaries, and choral pieces) are posted to your personal email or phone prior to all rehearsals and Masses. Choral music for the 9:30 Traditional Choirs is also organized in a personal choral folder for you before you arrive for both rehearsals and Sunday Mass.
Music for cantors and contemporary teams is posted by either email or text 5 days in advance with specific songs, keys, arrangements, and instructions. You will have access to all resources necessary to be a successful member of the team (charts, mp3s, youtubes, etc.)
what we expect of you
A strong desire to grow spiritually, both privately and corporately. A desire to connect the musical and text with the Church’s mission, the choral family, and one’s personal walk with the Lord.
The ability to play or sing certain styles of music competently with good intonation and tone. Rhythmically solid with time signatures and note values. Sound techs should know the needs of the sound system and Mass scene to which they are assigned.
Willingness to seek time to learn music or sound tech abilities BEFORE the rehearsal or Mass, especially for contemporary worship bands or small ensembles.
Able to be at the church a few minutes before the assigned time for weekend rehearsal and liturgy, with music in order. Able to warm up and be tuned before the weekend rehearsal and liturgy. Sound techs should arrive at time designated by the Sound Tech Leader or Worship Leader.
Musicians and Techs must commit to once, twice or four weeks a month, depending on the rules of each role, choir or ensemble.
A humble, flexible, and teachable attitude.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
Do you have any questions or concerns with the expectations above?
Is there anything else you would like us to know ? Send your questions or thoughts to the Director of Music at: sroyal@stpatchurch.org or to the Sound Tech Leader at: ncoffey@stpatchurch.org