Music Ministry
Serve the Lord through Music
At our parish, there are musical service opportunities for singers and instrumentalists of all ages and experience levels. Whether you wish to join a weekly choir or only participate occasionally, there is a place for you! Click the appropriate button or scroll down to see what's available.
Each entry describes the normal age range, rehearsal/Mass schedule, typical commitment level, and director contact info. If you're not sure, just get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help!
Singers
St. Francis Chorale [10:30am Sunday]
ButtonFor: Singers age 14 and older
Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Serves at: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass, September–June
Commitment: Weekly
Contact: Laura Bogan, lbogan@stfrancisa2.org
Sunday 5pm
For: Singers and instrumentalists age 14 and older
Rehearsal: Sundays, 4-5pm
Serves at: Sunday 5pm Mass, September–June
Commitment: Weekly
Contact: Jane Panikkar, janepanikkar@hotmail.com
High School Ensemble
For: Singers and instrumentalists, grades 9-12
Rehearsal: Varies (see details)
Serves at: Varies (see details)
Commitment: Varies (see details)
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Assisi Ensemble [5pm Saturday]
For: Singers age 14 and older
Rehearsal: Saturdays, 4:30pm
Serves at: Sunday 5pm Mass, September–June
Commitment: Drop-in
Audition: None
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Family Choir
For: All students and their families
Rehearsal: See below
Serves at: See below
Commitment: Per event
Contact: Laura Bogan, lbogan@stfrancisa2.org
Taizé Musicians
More infoFor: All singers and instrumentalists
Rehearsal: Per event
Serves at: Special prayer services
Commitment: Per event
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Resurrection [Funeral] Choir
For: All
Rehearsal: Immediately before Mass
Serves at: Funerals
Commitment: Drop-in
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Christmas & Triduum Choir
Join the St. Francis Chorale in singing for the 10:30pm Christmas Eve Mass or for our Triduum liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil).
For: Singers with some music reading or choral experience.
Contact: Laura Bogan, lbogan@stfrancisa2.org
Cantors
Our adult and youth cantors serve the parish by preparing to lead the assembly in many of the sung parts of the Mass, whether by singing the Psalm and other solo parts or by supporting the congregation as they sing. This role requires an audition.
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Instruments
Handbells
For: 7th grade and older
Rehearsal: Tuesday evenings
Serves at: Varies
Commitment: Weekly rehearsal, Mass approximately once a month
Contact: Justin Hammis, jhammis@stfrancisa2.org
Sunday 5pm
For: Singers and instrumentalists age 14 and older
Rehearsal: Sundays, 4-5pm
Serves at: Sunday 5pm Mass, September–June
Commitment: Weekly
Contact: Jane Panikkar, janepanikkar@hotmail.com
High School Ensemble
For: Singers and instrumentalists, grades 9-12
Rehearsal: Varies (see details)
Serves at: Varies (see details)
Commitment: Varies (see details)
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Taizé Musicians
More infoFor: All singers and instrumentalists
Rehearsal: Per event
Serves at: Special prayer services
Commitment: Per event
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Solo Instrumentalists
If you play an instrument but just can’t commit to being a regular part of an ensemble, there may still be opportunities for you, as we have need for solo instrumentalists at Masses throughout the year!
Contact: Jonathan Hasey, jhasey@stfrancisa2.org
Other
Music Events Committee
We are in need of volunteers to assist with planning and hosting various concerts and other performances throughout the year.
Contact Music Ministry
For more information about any of the above opportunities, please contact our Director of Music, Jonathan Hasey using the form above, at jhasey@stfrancisa2.org or (734) 821-2124.
