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Music Ministry
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St. John Vianney Music MinistryWe are excited to have Mr. Duray as Director of Music Ministry at SJV. He is an accomplished musician and music teacher with a Bachelor of Music Education from Valparaiso University and a Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. There are many exciting opportunities for YOU to participate in one of our choirs at SJV. Please connect with Mark to learn how you can lend your voice and talents to enrich our Mass with beautiful liturgical music!
Mark Duray: [email protected]
"Music, that is the science or the sense of proper modulation, is likewise given by God's generosity to mortals having rational souls in order to lead them to higher things."
-St. Augustine
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New Music Setting for Masses at St. John VianneyThe parts of the Mass we will using include the Gloria, Alleluia, Holy, Memorial Acclamation (Save Us), and the Lamb of God. As with learning any new hymn, song or Mass part, time, patience and repetition are key! To help you familiarize this easy-to-sing setting, here is a link for you to play on your digital device or computer.We look forward to you joining us in "making a joyful noise unto the Lord!” (Psalm 100:1)
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Join us!Would you mind putting God’s gift to work for Him?
The St. John Vianney Music Ministry is looking for new members to help lead music and beautify our parish liturgies! Contact Mark Duray if you are interested in jumping into one of our choirs with both feet, accompanying a Mass on the keyboard, teaming up on guitar, playing a wind or string instrument, or just interested in one or more of the opportunities below.
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Children's Choir
Our Children’s Choir is open to children ages 7-14.
In addition to Christmas and Easter, the Children’s Choir typically sings at one Mass a month.
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Schola CantorumThe Schola Cantorum is open to singers ages 14 and up.
This choir sings an array of literature from the Church’s "great treasury” of music, from masterwork composers of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras to the present.
The Schola Cantorum sings one Mass a month, and many Feasts and Solemnities throughout the year.
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Play an instrument or sing?Cantors (liturgical song-leaders), pianists/organists, and wind or string instrumentalists are always needed for various liturgies throughout the year!
If you have a background as a singer, keyboardist, or instrumentalist, can read music, and possess the desire, willingness, and time to serve in these capacities, please reach out to our music minister, Mark Duray, at your convenience.
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