| Music Ministry An old saying goes "those who sing
pray twice." Music is a vital component of our liturgical celebration and St.
Elizabeth's offers many opportunities for those who enjoy liturgical music, either as
singer or as congregant. Renowned musician Manfred Knoop directs the following choirs:V -404 Festival
Choir All enthusiastic adults who have basic singing ability are invited to join
this 54-voice chorale. The choir performs contemporary, classical and traditional
liturgical music twice a month at either the 10 AM or 11:30 AM Masses, holy days, special
occasions and at the annual Christmas Concert. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8:15PM to
10PM in the Music Room.
V -405 Spirit Choir This 15-voice ensemble
performs contemporary and gospel music twice a month at either the 10 AM or 11:30 AM
Masses, holy days and at the annual Christmas Concert. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7 PM
to 8:15 PM in the Music Room. Participation is by audition only.
V -406 Youth Choir
Open to all eighth through twelfth graders, this choir sings the first Sunday of
the month at the 11:30 AM Youth Mass. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM.
Talented instrumentalists are welcome to accompany the group.
V -407 Children's Choir Open to all children in grades two through five,
this choir is a good introduction to choral music for young people. The group performs one
Sunday a month at the 10 AM Mass, at the Christmas Concert, and provides music for the
Gather the Children program every Sunday. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM in
the Music Room.
Director of Music: Manfred Knoop Phone: 201-891-1122
Adult Choirs Coordinator: Helen Di Netta Phone: 201-891-4087
Children's Choir Coordinator: Sharon Walton Phone: 201-848-1481 |
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