Parish Musical Opportunities for Children

August 24, 2015

Children love to participate in the Mass. Joining one of our parish choirs is a fun and easy way to encourage your kids not only to attend Mass, but to enjoy it, too. We have offerings for all students from K-12. For more information, please contact Erica Johnson, the parish music director, at music@blessedsacrament.org. There will be a special Open House and Pizza Party for both the Children’s and Youth Choirs on Thursday, Sept. 10 5–6:30pm in the church Sacristy and Community Room.

Children’s Choir (K-Grade 2) – Susan Glancy, director

In addition to learning how to sing with others, our youngest choristers will nurture their faith in song. They will sing with printed music and also by heart and become acquainted with musical ideas and customs. They join the Youth Choir for rehearsal once a month on Thursday afternoon during the school year. They sing for the 9:30 A.M. Family Mass on the first Sunday of each month.

Youth Choir (Grades 3-8) – Susan Glancy, director

The goal of the Youth Choir is to teach children the language of music and artistic expression within the context of a Catholic Christian community of faith. As the singers progress in musicianship and liturgical knowledge, they are assigned roles of responsibility and leadership, including cantoring. They rehearse weekly on Thursdays from 5–6pm and sing for the 9:30am Family Mass every week.

Teen Handbell Choir (Grades 7-12) – Erica Johnson, director

This is the first year we are offering a handbell choir specifically for the youth. Handbells are a fun instrument, with most ringers having charge over at least two bells/notes at a time, but sometimes more! There is no need to have prior experience with music or to be able to read music as we will begin with the initial steps together. The rehearsals will be weekly on Sunday evenings in the balcony of the church from 5–6pm, starting on September 13. The choir will ring for Mass about once a month or every six weeks. There are spots for roughly 11 ringers. This is a fun way to experience sacred music and to participate in the Mass!