Music Ministry

Epiphany's Music Ministry serves the parish through participation in the weekly liturgies. The music ministry brings song to all four liturgies each weekend in addition to providing music for feast days, special liturgies, wedding celebrations and funeral liturgies.

At Epiphany, music is an integral part of our life together. Music, which lifts the spirits of both those who hear it and those who make it, is an essential part of our ministry. There are four singing choirs and two handbell choirs. Instrumentalists are welcome and always needed.

The choir's repertoire encompasses a wide variety of styles, including motets by master composers, arrangements of folk music, spirituals and anthems that carry on the tradition of Catholic Church music in the present day.

The groups listed below provide an excellent opportunity to participate in the music ministry.  If you have questions or would like to join us please call or email Patricia Schrock, Director of Music, 794-0222, ext.15   

Chancel Choir
Adults
The choir sings at both the 9:15 & 11:15 liturgies on an alternating basis.
Desired Skills: Pleasant voice, willing to serve, good basic musical skills and a compelling interest in liturgical choral music.
Commitment: The Chancel Choir sings from September-early June. Rehearsals time is Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and warm-up on Sunday morning before mass. The Chancel Choir also participates during Holy Week and special liturgies throughout the year.

Epiphany Youth Choir
Young People, grades 6-12
The choir sings seasonally at both the 9:15 & 11:15 on an alternating basis.
Desired Skills: Pleasant voice, willing to serve, and good basic musical skills. Youth from this choir also serve as Cantors.
Commitment: Rehearsals are in blocks of time prior to and during the season in which the choir participates.  Rehearsal time is Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m.; warm-up Sunday morning before mass.The Epiphany Youth Choir sings for Advent, Christmas Eve, Lent, Stations of the Cross and Easter Sunday.

Genesis Choir
Young People, grades 2-5
Members participate in the liturgy for special occasions throughout the year. The choir will learn anthems and hymns.
Desired Skills: A desire to sing and learn about liturgy.
Commitment: Seasonally. Rehearsals are in blocks on Wednesday afternoons.

Cherub Choir
Children, ages 4- 1st grade
Members participate in the liturgy for special occasions throughout the year. The choir will learn to sing anthems for Prelude music prior to specific liturgies. It serves as an introduction to liturgical music.
Desired Skills: A desire to sing and participate.
Commitment: Christmas Eve, Easter & Mother's Day. Rehearsals are in blocks on Sunday mornings.

Jubilate Ringers
The choir participates in the liturgy throughout the year.  The choir consists of twelve ringers and two substitutes.
Desired Skills: A desire to serve and good basic musical skills.
Commitment: Rehearsals are from September-May on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00.

Epiphany Ringers
The choir participates in the 5:15 Saturday liturgy throughout the year. The Epiphany Ringers Handbell Choir consists of twelve ringers and two substitutes.
Desired Skills: A desire to serve; note-reading skills are a plus.
Commitment: Rehearsals are from September-May on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30.