The Contemporary Choir consists of volunteers who sing music of a more contemporary nature with piano and other instruments during the 10:00 am Mass each Sunday, as well as Christmas Eve and combines with the Traditional Choir the second Sunday of each month for the Noon Mass during the academic year, Holy Week, Easter Sunday, special feast days, and Lessons and Carols.
Rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7:00 – 9:00 pm September through May/June.
Membership requires a pleasant singing voice or ability to play an instrument and a regular ongoing commitment of talent and time to rehearsal and Masses. The ability for singers to read music is not required but helpful.
The Traditional Choir consists of volunteers who sing a wide variety of choral music during the Noon Mass each Sunday September through May/June, as well as Christmas Eve and combines with the Contemporary Choir the second Sunday of the month, Holy Week, Easter Sunday, special feast days, and Lessons and Carols.
Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 pm September through May/June.
Membership requires a pleasant singing voice and a regular ongoing commitment of talent and time to rehearsals and Masses. The ability to read music is not required but helpful.
The Parish of St. Patrick has 3 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of choir chimes. It is an opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to participate musically in the parish’s liturgies. They play throughout the year for the Noon Mass, Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve, and other parish liturgies.
Rehearsals normally take place on Sundays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm or at a time convenient for the ringers October through May with a break in January.
Membership is open to students in grades 7-12. The ability to read music is necessary. Ringing of the bells is taught as part of rehearsals.
The St. Patrick Children’s Choir is open to any student in the third through eighth grades currently a member of the parish. The Children’s Choir generally sings the second Sunday of each during the 10:00 a.m. Mass, Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass, other parish celebrations, and community events. In addition to singing at parish liturgies, those children in the parish school will sing once a month during the Wednesday 9:10 a.m. School Mass. Choir members will deepen their faith through the singing of age-appropriate texts and selections from the treasury of Catholic sacred music. They will grow as music ministers, leading the community to a full and more active participation in the liturgy. In addition to choral singing, selected students can be cantors and others will rotate through percussion instruments and tone chimes to further enhance their musical experience.
For more information, contact Patti Sullins at (301) 924-2285 x 306 or music@stpatricksmd.org.
The Children’s Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional rehearsals will take place for special events, like the Lessons and Carols Dress Rehearsal. All choir members must arrange for transportation immediately following rehearsal. All choir members must arrange for transportation immediately following rehearsal. If Montgomery County Schools are closed, rehearsals will also be cancelled.
Attendance is monitored at all rehearsals and performances. Failure to participate consistently shows a lack of commitment. If a choir member is ill or knows in advance of a conflict that will prevent him or her from participating in a rehearsal or performance, please contact Henry Bauer at (301) 924-2285 x 306 or music@stpatricksmd.org.
The Children’s Choir sings the second Sunday of each month during the school year for the parish 10:00 a.m. Mass, Lessons and Carols, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass, as well as other parish and community events. A calendar of events is provided. Additional details will be given as each performance draws near.
For all Sunday liturgies, choir members should meet in the church, properly dressed, and be seated by 9:30 a.m. It is very important for choir members to have time devoted to warm-up and a short rehearsal before Mass, so please be on time. Arrival times for other events will be specified.
Information about upcoming rehearsals, liturgies, and other Children’s Choir events will be sent via e-mail. Please be sure to keep all contact the information current to facilitate communication.
It is the responsibility of each member to care for his or her music. Choral music is provided for each member and is the property of St. Patrick’s.
No eating, drinking, or chewing gum is permitted during rehearsals or performances.
Girls are to wear a white-collared shirt, black skirt or pants, and dark shoes. Boys are to wear a white-collared shirt, solid green (school) tie, black pants, and dark shoes. Green ties will be provided for all of the girls and for those boys not in the parish school.
Membership in the Children’s Choir is a privilege and a responsibility. Choir members and parents are, therefore, requested to complete and sign the Children’s Choir Registration Form, promising to abide by the guidelines listed.