Goals & Purpose: To enhance our parish liturgical experience by providing 4-part choral harmony during the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass and at special services including Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter.

Responsibilities: To attend rehearsals and assigned Masses. To work very hard, have lots of fun, and feel honored and proud to provide a portion of the music ministry at Saint Matthew Parish.

Time Commitment: Sunday practice at 9:45 AM, followed by 11:00 AM Mass. Two weeknight rehearsals each month and additional rehearsals as needed.

Training Requirement: Though singing in tune and reading music is a plus, all you need is a willing heart.

Leader: Carole Graves

Goals & Purpose: To sing with joy for the Lord during the Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass.

Responsibilities: To attend Saturday Vigil Mass, come prepared to sing, and to attend weekly rehearsals prior to Mass.

Time Commitment: Weekly Mass and rehearsals.

Training Requirement: Contact Music Director for more information.

Leader: Carole Graves

Goals & Purpose: To lead the congregation in singing during services.

Responsibilities: Cantors must be able to read music and have the ability to learn music at a fairly quick pace. Two or three cantors sing at each service. The primary cantor Mass is Sunday at the 8:30 AM service. The cantors also sing at Sunday Masses during the summer. There are a variety of needs for cantors during the year.

Time Commitment: At scheduled Masses beginning with practice 30 minutes before Mass begins.

Training Requirement: On the job training is provided during the summer months with Music Director.

Leader: Carole Graves

Goals & Purpose: To enhance all aspects of the Music Program of the Church.

Responsibilities: Be available to rehearse with the choir and learn music in a timely fashion. Be able to play from the Church’s piano, vocal copies, or transpose into your instrument’s clef.

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week, or as assigned by the Music Director.

Training Requirement: Proficiency in your instrument.

Leader: Carole Graves

Goals & Purpose: To provide an opportunity for children in grades 2 through 8 to glorify God with their voices.

Responsibilities: To sing at special liturgies approximately 6 times a year, including First Communion and Christmas. Members will attend rehearsals for one hour after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass 3-4 times per month depending on our singing schedule.

Time Commitment: Attend at least 75% of the rehearsals.

Training Requirement: A love of music and willingness to sing for the Lord!

Leader: Carole Graves