Music Ministry

Mary Our Queen Music Ministry enriches the liturgical experience of the parish, allowing our community to experience sung prayer and meditation at weekly Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Additionally, we provide for the personal spiritual growth and the musical enrichment of each of our members through their participation in this ministry. The musical opportunities are listed below. Music Ministry is always open to new members. If you have been thinking about getting involved, now is the perfect opportunity to see if it is right for you.

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Music Ministry Opportunities

Adult Choir

The adult choir is under the direction of Paulette Smith. They sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings, as well as special liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

ELEVEN

ELEVEN is the contemporary group, incorporating various instruments and vocals. They minister at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in the church. Auditions are required for this ensemble.

Cantors and Pianists

Mary Our Queen has several cantors and pianists that lead the music at our 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass. This mass features more traditional music. There are no rehearsals for this ministry - musicians collaborate together before their scheduled masses according to their own schedules.

Children's Choirs

The ministry of our youth choirs is to provide music for parish masses, sacraments, and Mary Our Queen school masses. All Mary Our Queen School, Public School, and Home School students who wish to participate are welcome. The Advanced Children's Choir is open to all students in grades 5 - 8 who have sung in a MOQ choir for at least one year. They rehearse on Wednesday afternoons. The Children's Choir is open to all students in grades 3 - 8 and rehearses on Tuesday afternoons.

Children's Christmas Choir

All children of the parish in grades 3 - 8 are welcome to sing in the Christmas Choir. This choir rehearses during the weeks leading up to the Vigil of the Nativity, and sings at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Children's Choir Registration

This choir will sing at the 4:00pm Mass on Christmas Eve and is open to all students of Mary Our Queen Parish and School, as well as St. John Vianney Parish, in grades 3-8.