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"Among the many signs and symbols used by the Church to celebrate its faith, music is of preeminent importance. As sacred song united to the words it forms an integral part of solemn liturgy….The quality of joy and enthusiasm which music adds to community worship cannot be gained in any other way." (Music in Catholic Worship, #23.)

 

 

St. Anthony’s Senior Choir

The Second Vatican Council stated emphatically that "Choirs must be diligently promoted." St. Anthony’s has a history of fostering good music and that has long included the presence of an adult choir.

The choir’s role is twofold: first, to support the congregation in its musical participation in the liturgy; and second, to sing music both from the traditional sacred music repertoire and by contemporary composers which will contribute to the community’s prayer and worship.

The choir sings during the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass from October to June (except the first Sunday) as well as on special occasions. Rehearsals are held in the church on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. from September through June. The choir is open to anyone from high school on up. We welcome people who can make the commitment to sing with us each week as well as those who are able to sing with us only for specific celebrations, e.g., Christmas and Easter.

Sopranos Altos Tenors
Maria Gambardella
Rose Poggiogalle
Helen Wolk
Lorna Nanton
Agnes Claire Reithebuch
Lillian Sarich
James McCormack
Tim Rowan

 

Bass

Arthur Burnap

St. Anthony’s Junior Choir

St Anthony’s also has a children’s choir open to children of the parish in grades 3 through 8. The purpose of this choir is to provide the children with an understanding of the Church’s liturgy as well as to train them in the fundamentals of music and singing. Rehearsals combine the learning of music to sing at Mass with exercises in vocal production and training in reading music. No prior experience is necessary.

The Junior Choir sings at the 10 a.m. liturgy on the first Sunday of each month during the school year. Rehearsals are held in the Church on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. from September through June.

Junior Choir Members

Angela Brown
Meaghan Brown
Megan Marie Deis
Junelle Demarest
Bianca DeSouza
Melissa Freitag
Kaitlyn Hernandez
Megan Hernandez
Caitlin Huber
Kimberly Iaciofano
Joseph Koovalloor
Tyler Marin
Emily Martinez
Alvin Mathew
Anthony Santoro
Rosa Sudol

Anyone with questions about either choir should contact the Director of Music either by leaving a message at the Parish Office 

Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Reilly

 

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