For over a century, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish has had a proud tradition of fine music making. As generations of people raise their voices in song, our music itself serves as an offering of praise and thanksgiving to God.

The Music Ministry serves to inspire and uplift these voices, providing a program as diverse as our people. Drawing from the entire treasury of the Church’s repertoire, you’ll encounter everything from medieval chant and renaissance motets to the most contemporary literature.

Both trained professionals and amateurs alike make up our roster of musicians and we are continually seeking new members. If you play an instrument or have a pleasant singing voice, please consider one of our many music-making opportunities.
 

The Saint Vincent Chamber Chorale regularly sings the 10:00 a.m. Sunday liturgy. The chorale explores all types of traditional sacred choral music with an emphasis on developing artistic skills such as sight singing, ensemble singing and basic music theory.

Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Parish Center during the Chorale’s season which runs from Labor Day to the Feast of Corpus Christi in early June.  Membership is by audition which can be arranged at any time through the Music Office.

Please contact Robert Beatty with questions or to request further information.
 

Music for the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass is led by the Saint Vincent Ensemble, a contemporary group which explores musical styles including folk, pop, jazz and Taizé. In addition to a full complement of singers rounding out part singing, all customary orchestral instruments are utilized.

The Ensemble is especially designed for musicians who cannot commit to weekly evening rehearsals by meeting early before each Sunday Mass to prepare. The group convenes year-round and membership is open at all times.

Please contact Josephine Stracek with questions or to request further information.
 

Cantors provide musical leadership at all principle parish liturgies including weekends, holy days, and other major celebrations. Cantors are selected by audition through the Music Office.

In additional to the Saint Vincent Ensemble, instrumentalists are used in various liturgies for special occasions. The Music Office maintains a roster of available musicians for needs as they arise.