MUSIC AT GOOD SHEPHERD
Contact Anne Shingler at (703) 780-4055, anne@gs-cc.org for all Music Opportunities
Accompanists and Instrumentalists are teens or adults who accompany the choirs and/or cantors on piano, organ, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings, or percussion at weekend Sunday Masses, and/or special liturgies. Previous training and ability required, as well as regular and special rehearsals.
Cantors are skilled singers (teen or adult) who lead the assembly in song,especially when a choir is not present, and who sing the responsorial psalm and gospel acclamation verses, and other special acclamations that are used in the liturgy.
Music Ministry for Funerals (Resurrection Choir) is open to anyone who is interested and available, especially during the weekdays. Rehearsals are held 30 minutes before a funeral liturgy. This ministry provides an essential ministry of hospitality and support to families in their time of grief.
Sunday Morning Music Ministry is a committed energetic group of teens and adults who provide the musical leadership at the 9:00 am Sunday morning Mass. The music is an eclectic mix of contemporary, traditional, and multicultural music. All singers, cantors, accompanists, and instrumentalists for the Saturday evening Vigil and Sunday morning Masses rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Church. We'd like to see more parishioners come forward so that we could form a second group to serve the 10:30 am Mass. The rehearsal time would be the same. Come join us!
Sunday Evening Music Ministry (Cornerstone) is a dynamic group of teens and adults who rehearse at 5:00 pm each Sunday in preparation for the 6:30 pm Mass, as well as once a month on a Monday night. The music has a contemporary and upbeat sound in the Praise and Worship style with varied instrumentation.
Contact: Elmer Bigley, (703) 533-3642, elms22182@yahoo.com
Teen Ensemble is open to teens in grades 7-12 and normally provides the musical leadership for the 12:00 pm Mass on the second Sunday of the month during the school year. Rehearsal begins before the Mass at 11:30 am. Watch the bulletin for the exact date, as it may sometimes change.
Children's Choir is open to youth in grades 1-6 and normally provides special music on the fourth Sunday of the month during the school year at varying Mass times. Rehearsals are on the Wednesday prior to the fourth Sunday, in the Church. Watch the bulletin for the exact date, as it may sometimes change. No special audition is required, however commitment to rehearsals is essential. Choir parents are also welcome to help with organizing. In November this group starts weekly rehearsals in preparation for the Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Mass.