“Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; cry out to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with a song of praise, joyfully sing out our psalms.” Psalms 95: 1-2
The Music Ministry brings richness to the Mass by supporting and encouraging active participation of all assembled through song and response. Music, a joyful form of prayer, gives glory to God and assists the parishioners of Saint Gregory the Great to experience Him through the power and beauty of sacred song. This ministry provides musical direction and brings together parishioners who share a passion for music.
We will be changing to a new Mass setting for the summer months. This new Mass setting, the Mass of St. Ann, is written by Ed Bolduc and is contained in our Spirit and Song hymnal. While we have used this setting before, it has been at least three years since we have last used it In order to help the congregation learn this new setting, and to encourage the congregation to participate in the singing of the Mass responses, recordings can be found below. Please feel free to use these resources to help you become familiar with the contemporary and joyous Mass setting.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings a wide repertoire of music, from traditional through contemporary. All ages high school and older are welcome.
Rehearsals: Please contact the music director for the complete choir calendar.
Mass Schedule: Saturdays 5:00 pm and Sundays 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am.
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir sings contemporary worship music. This choir is comprised of students from eighth grade to high school.
Rehearsals: Please contact the music director for the complete choir calendar.
Mass Schedule: Sundays 5:00 pm Youth Mass.
Children's Choir
The Children’s Choir sings traditional through contemporary music. This choir is comprised of students from third grade through eighth grade.
Rehearsals: Please contact the music director for the complete choir calendar.
Mass Schedule: Approximately once a month on Sundays 11:00 am Mass.
The choir member resource link includes calendars and current song lists for upcoming Masses and events. In addition, all vocal and instrumental parts are prerecorded for members to utilize for practice at home. Please click the link below to enter:
This resource link is a private link for current choir members. If you are interested in joining the choir or have questions regarding dates, please contact the music director for access.
Seeking New Members!
Adult Choir
Our Adult Choir is always looking for new voices and instruments to join us. Please consider sharing your talents with the Music Ministry and the parish. All instruments and voices of all skill levels are welcome. The Adult Choir practices weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Church. Additional online practice aids are also provided. If you are interested in joining, please consider attending one of our practices. For more information, please email John Chicca at musicministry@stgg.org
Youth Choir
Calling all youth (grade 8 and up), young adults, or the young at heart! Please consider joining our Youth Worship Band on Sunday Evenings at the 5:00 pm Mass. Music for this Mass is youthful, energetic, full of spirit, and draws on contemporary worship songs and hymns. All voices and instruments are welcome. Practices are on Sundays at 3:45 pm and additional practice aids are provided online. For more information contact John Chicca at musicministry@stgg.org
Children’s Choir
Children’s Choir will be starting up again this Fall. The Children’s Choir will lead the congregation in singing once a month at the 11:00 am Mass. Our first Children’s Choir Liturgy will be on September 25, 2022. All students who are in 3rd grade or higher are welcome and encouraged to join. Practices will be held at the school for those enrolled, and at the church for our Faith Formation students and young parishioners. School practices will be arranged by the music teacher, Frank Amador. In addition to in-person practices, online practice aids will also be provided. For more information, including specific practice times, contact John Chicca at musicministry@stgg.org
