Music Ministry/Choir

"Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name." 
(Psalm 30).
 

Director of Music Ministry

The music ministry at Our Lady of the Magnificat parish has been directed by Michael Pierce since May, 1999.  Having majored in choral music at the University of Maine, he has many years of experience in liturgical music and music education.  Michael has been a teaching member of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, a past officer of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and is a published composer.
 

Cherub Choir

Our cherub choir is made up of parish singers who are in grades 1-3.  Annually, they perform their singing ministry at the 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve.  This year, rehearsals will commence on November 11th, and will be held each consecutive Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.  In the cherub choir, the children learn the traditional Christmas carols, which will stay with them into their adult live s, to be passed along to future generations of faith.

Young People’s Choir

Our young people’s choir is made up of parish singers who are in grades 4-8.  They sing regularly for the 9:00 am Mass on Sundays during the school year, as well as other special feasts and occasions.  Rehearsals are held each Tuesday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.  Their special enthusiasm and pure singing voices make it a treat to attend the liturgies at which they sing praise to the God of Love.  

Senior Choir

Our parish senior choir rehearses each Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 pm., and sings regularly for the 11:00 am Mass each Sunday, as well as for Holy Days and other special celebrations.  Singers who are high school-aged are welcome to join.  The senior choir is a wonderful group that sings in prayer and praise to our God in 4-part (sometimes more) harmony in many choral styles, including Latin motets, traditional hymns, contemporary liturgical songs, gospel arrangements, and classical pieces.

High School Singers

This ministry is two-fold.  First, these high school-aged singers provide the music ministry for our monthly Confirmation session Masses, which are generally held at 12:45 pm. on the first two Sundays of the month between October and May.  They have a short rehearsal at 12:15 pm on those Sundays.  
Second, our high school singers enhance the 8:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve with their beautiful music.  Many of these young people also belong to the senior choir, and stay after the 8:00 pm. Mass to sing for the 10:30 pm. music recital, and the 11:00 pm. Mass that evening.