The descriptions below may help you prayerfully discern which ensemble may be right for you. Rehearsal and Mass participation schedules are linked to each ensemble description. Email Kellen O'Grady and he will assign you to a group or session based on your schedule and available space.
We have developed five new quintets for past choir members and new members who'd like to join our music ministry.
Group C
Rehearsal, Monday, February 22, 6 p.m.
Mass on Sunday, February 28, 10 a.m. (Second Sunday of Lent)
Group D
Rehearsal, Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Mass on Sunday, March 21, 10 a.m. (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
Group E
Rehearsal, Thursday, March 25, 6 p.m.
Mass on Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m. (Palm Sunday)
This ensemble plays music for the monthly Dominus Est! service. “Dominus Est” is Latin for “It is the Lord!” and refers to the acclamation of the disciples in John 21:7. The service is an hour of praise & worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, and the opportunity for sacramental Confession. This ensemble rehearses one hour prior to the service. Making music in a contemporary style, all kinds of instruments are welcome. An audition for proper musical placement and the ability to quickly learn music is required. Services are one Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. with rehearsal one hour prior.
Click here for more about Dominus Est!
This ensemble of ten ringers plays a three-octave handbell set. The ability to read music is not required, although rhythmic accuracy is necessary. No audition is necessary.
Session 2
Rehearsal, Tuesday, March 2, 6 p.m.
Rehearsal, Tuesday, March 9, 6 p.m.
Mass on Sunday, March 14, 10 a.m. (Fourth Sunday in Lent)
Easter Session
Rehearsal, Tuesday, March 16, 6 p.m.
Rehearsal, Wednesday, March 24, 6 p.m.
Rehearsal, Tuesday, March 30, 6 p.m.
Mass on Sunday, April 4, 10 a.m.
This video (which includes some SEAS cantors, our very own Director of Music and Liturgy, and scenes from the SEAS sanctuary) was shot over a period of two weeks, and all of the audio was recorded by those involved at home on their cell phones. Everything was then put together in this video.
Watch and listen HERE.