Music Ministry

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For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies,

for the beauty of all created things,

we praise and thank God with our music!

Welcome to the St. Zachary music page where you may find out much information about our Music Ministry.  St. Zachary is comprised of many many musicians who love to praise, worship, and thank God through His gift of music.  To find out more information please contact Mary Caldrone, the Music Director at m.caldrone@comcast.net or

847-956-7020 x32.

BUT FIRST: THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MUSICIANS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE TO MAKE THE SAINT ZACHARY MUSIC MINISTRY FULL OF PRAISE, WORSHIP, FAITH, SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY!

 

    Second...a description of the different music ministries.
                                 **Choir schedules at the bottom.**

                          St. Zachary musicians performing the Hallelujah Chorus:      

                                     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2xI2nMCv-I

  1. FAMILY CHOIR:                                                                        We are looking for more members at the 10AM Mass! Ages 13 and up. The Family Choir is called the Family Choir because they sing at the "Family Mass" at 10 AM.  It is a contemporary choir with drums, guitars, and any other instruments available. It is also considered a "drop-in" choir that lets you "drop-in" and sing with us as your schedule permits.                                                            Practice: The Family Choir practices at 9AM on Sunday in the Music Room and sings at the 10AM "Family" Mass. EASY!        **See Schedule at bottom of page.**
  2. TRADITIONAL CHOIR:                                                   TRADITIONAL CHOIR IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN TO JOIN US AT THE 11:30am MASS!  The Traditional Choir is open to anyone interested in singing various genres of music.                          Practice: The Traditional Choir practices Thursday evenings from 7:30PM – 9:30PM in the church beginning the 1st Thursday after Labor Day, September 9, 2010. **See Schedule at bottom of page.**        
  3. KIDS CHOIR:                                                                                The Kids Choir sings once a month at Mass. They also sing for Holidays and special events. All children grades 1-8 in the parish are encouraged to join this choir!  You may join this choir ANY TIME throughout the school year so if you're busy now and want to join in a few months please feel free to join us as the year goes on!            Practice: The Kids Choir practices most WEDNESDAYS from 5:45PM-6:45PM in the music room beginning October 6th, 2010.**See Schedule at bottom of page.**                             
  4. CANTORS:                                                                                                       The Cantors lead the congregation in sung prayer stemming from the Jewish tradition of a leader intoning the psalm verses. The cantor must have skill in singing, leading worship, feeling comfortable reading and singing in front of others, and lastly the desire to Praise God through their voice. Cantors sing at various Masses every weekend.    
    Practice: The Cantors only meet as needed and practice on their own time.
  5. RESURRECTION CHOIR(Funeral Choir):                                    Ages 18 and up. The Resurrection Choir is open to anyone available to sing for Funerals which usually occur in the morning. We call you with the day of the funeral and if you are free please come join us.  You do not have to be available every morning of the week.  Come sing when you are available. This choir is a real blessing to our parish. Anyone available in the morning is encouraged to join. This choir also sings for Holidays and special occasions.                                                                                                              Practice: The Resurrection Choir only practices as needed.
  6. HANDBELLS:                                                                                                      We are excited to announce our new Handbell Choir.  Please contact Gail at 847-732-1736.  Want to try something new please consider joining the Handbell Choir. 
    Practice: Monday night in the Music Room from 7-8PM under the direction of Gail May.
  7. WEDDING COORDINATOR:                                                                       A wedding coordinator helps the engaged couple with their wedding at St. Zachary. They help coordinate the Rehearsal and is present at the church before, during, and after the wedding. For more information about this group please contact Angela Lucchesi-Wundsam at 847-439-8015 or via e-mail at Amleducate@aol.com.
  8. WEDDDINGS:                                                                                              Please contact Mary Caldrone for more information regarding music for your wedding at St. Zachary parish at m.caldrone@comcast.net.  The next Music Planning Session is TBD.  Please contact Mary for more details.
  9. LITURGICAL DANCE:                                                                                This group is comprised of girls in grades 5-8. No dance experience needed. The Liturgical Dance group dances once a month at mass and for Holidays and special events. For more information about this group please contact Angela Lucchesi-Wundsam at 847-439-8015 or via e-mail at Amleducate@aol.com.
  10. SUGGESTIONS/REQUESTS:                                                                Haven't heard your favorite song in a while?  Do you have a suggestions or a request for Mary Caldrone? Please email me directly at m.caldrone@comcast.net with any suggestions or requests you may have.

Family Choir Important Dates 2010
Augustfest, Sunday August 1, 2010 sing 11:30AM Mass outdoors.  Arrive at 9:30 for a 9:45AM Practice Start.
August 8, 2010 Sing 10AM Mass Arrive 9AM for practice   
August 15, 2010 No Family Choir
August 22, 2010 Family Choir sing 10AM Mass Arrive 9AM for practice      
August 29, 2010 Family Choir sing 10AM Mass Arrive 9AM for practice    
 

8/1/2010 8/8/2010 8/15/2010 8/22/2010 8/29/2010
Saturday 5:00 Deborah and Robbie Mack - piano Cathy and Mary Chris and Diane Deborah and Mary Cathy and Diane
Sunday 7:15 Vitus and Diane Vitus and Mary  Vitus and Mary Ann and Diane Albert and Mary
Sunday 8:30 Albert and Diane Albert and Diane Deborah and Mary Albert and Diane Vitus and Diane
Family 10:00 Robbie Mack - piano Family Choir Deborah and Diane Family Choir Family Choir
Sunday 11:30 Out door Mass Trad choir and Family Choir Chris and Mary Cathy and Diane Chris and Mary Deborah and Mary

 

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