Wednesday, April 10: Please note there is no rehearsal for Angel and Children’s Choir today due to the FCPS holiday.
Participating in a children’s choir provides an excellent opportunity for children to find a place in the church where they can develop self-expression, leadership qualities, self-discipline, and group disciplines. At the same time, they will enjoy the positive atmosphere of fellowship through liturgical music.
Age 4-Grade 2: Rehearses Wednesdays from 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
We may be born with talent, but we must learn to use it. The Angel Choir sings with the older Children’s Choirs periodically throughout the year and for Christmas and Easter Masses. Music for this group comprises both fun and serious songs. We will introduce simpler songs from Mass and some just for enjoyment. Rehearsals are in the Music Room. Resumes for the 2023-2024 School Year on 9/20/23.
This beginning choir:
Allows children to explore the use of their voices through the singing of brief religious songs with small range melodies and simple rhythms.
Begins to teach children to read basic music notation and encourages proper singing posture development.
Teaches children about Mass participation while encouraging the spiritual development of our young parishioners.
To register your child for Angel Choir, please print out the registration form and return it to the Liturgy office or email the completed form to Youthchoirs@saintjn.org. For questions about Angel Choir, contact Director Heather Smith at Youthchoirs@saintjn.org.
Children’s Choir
Grades 3-6: Rehearses Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
The Children’s Choir blesses us with their voices at the Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil Mass on the first and third weeks of the month from October through May. They also sing on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday. The Children’s Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. Resumes for the 2023-2024 School Year on 9/20/23.
This intermediate choir:
Further develops elementary-aged voices through singing classical, traditional, and contemporary church selections.
Further develops the music reading skills of participants and develop proper breathing techniques and posture.
Allows solo opportunities for those interested.
Allows children to spiritually and meaningfully contribute to their twice-monthly Masses by leading all musical selections during Mass. (joint participation with the Youth Choir)
To register your child for the Children’s Choir, please print out the registration form and return it to the parish office or email the completed form to Youthchoirs@saintjn.org. For questions about Children’s Choir, contact Director Heather Smithat Youthchoirs@saintjn.org.
Youth Choir
Grades 6-12: Rehearses 4 p.m.-5 p.m. (before the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass) on the first and third Saturdays of each month, October-May.
Our generous middle and high school students also offer their time and talent each month on the first and third Saturdays (at the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass). Rehearsals are before Mass, at 4 p.m. in the Music Room. Resumes for the 2023-2024 School Year on 10/07/23.
This advanced choir:
Allows these older singers the opportunity to develop their voices through singing 2-3 part classical, traditional, and contemporary church selections.
Further develops the music reading skills, techniques, and musicianship of participants
Allows solo and cantoring opportunities for those interested.
Allows children to contribute to spiritually and meaningfully contribute to their twice-monthly Masses and holiday Masses by leading all musical selections during Mass. (joint participation with the Children’s Choir)
To register your child for the Youth choir, please print out the registration form and return it to the Liturgy office or email the completed form to Youthchoirs@saintjn.org. For questions about Youth Choir, contact Director Heather Smith atYouthchoirs@saintjn.org.
