Music Ministry
Contact
Nancy Erdman, Director of Music Ministry, (716) 688-5678, Ext. 308
Regular Vocal Ensembles
The Cantors provide vocal leadership for the various liturgies that do not have ensembles. The Cantors serve as leaders of song and as psalmists.
The Full of Grace 'FOG' Contemporary Ensemble provides musical leadership during the 5:30 pm Saturday Mass twice a month from September to June. This is a vocal and instrumental ensemble that is open to new members.
The One Way Home 'OWH' Contemporary Ensemble provides musical leadership during the 5:30 pm Saturday Mass twice a month from September to June. This is a vocal and instrumental ensemble.
Parish Children Choir - (Grades 3-8) provides musical leadership during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass for the Family Mass. This vocal ensemble is open to children in Grades 3-8 and it rehearses on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm. For those children that are interested, please complete the registration form below and return it to Nancy Erdman in the Parish Office or email to NErdman@stgregs.org.
The High School Choir provides musical leadership during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass once or twice a month from September to June. This vocal ensemble is open to high school students and it rehearses just before Mass.
The 9:30 am Adult Ensemble provides musical leadership during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass once or twice a month from September to June. This vocal and instrumental ensemble generally sings in unison and is open to new members.
The 11:00 am Adult Choir provides musical leadership during the 11:00 am Sunday Mass from September to June. This vocal ensemble generally sings in four parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and is open to adults. This vocal ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 pm until 8:15 pm in the Church.
SGYM Music Ministry: This ministry provides an opportunity for St. Greg's Youth Ministry (SGYM) participants to sing for the 12:30 pm Sunday Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Practice begins at 11:00 AM in the Gathering Rooms directly prior to Mass.
ASCENT 101: This music practice meets on the Wednesday directly prior to SGYM Music Ministry Mass. 6:00-7:30 pm in the Ministry Center [MC 2], SGYM participants will have the opportunity to practice music for SGYM events and Mass. ASCENT 101 focuses on proficiency in leading praise and worship, singing vocal harmony, and developing instrumental technique.
Seasonal Vocal Ensembles
The Thanksgiving Day Choir provides musical leadership during the 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass. This choir is open to children, adults, and entire families and it rehearses from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving Day.
The Choir for the Mass at Midnight for Christmas provides musical leadership for the Mass at Midnight for Christmas with a prelude program beginning at 11:30 pm. This vocal ensemble rehearses from 8:15 pm until 9:15 pm on Tuesday evenings beginning on November 15, 2022 with a final rehearsal from 7:15 pm until 9:00 pm on the last Tuesday before Christmas Eve.
The Easter Triduum Choir provides musical leadership during the Holy Thursday Evening Mass, the Good Friday Celebration of the Lord's Passion, and the Easter Vigil Mass. This vocal ensemble rehearses from 8:15 pm until 9:15 pm on Tuesday evenings starting February 21, 2023 with a final rehearsal from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm on the Tuesday of Holy Week, April 4, 2023.
The Confirmation Choir provides musical leadership during the two Confirmation Masses in the spring. This vocal ensemble is open to high school students and adults.
The Mission Music Ensemble provides musical leadership during Mission which occurs once a year during the summer. This ensemble is open to people who have made Mission.
Hand Bell Choir
The Hand Bell Choir provides musical assistance during Mass periodically throughout the year. This ensemble usually assists during the Mass at Midnight for Christmas, the Easter Vigil Mass, and a Mass for Pentecost. This ensemble generally rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and is open to new members who can read music. Please contact Nancy Erdman at NErdman@stgregs.org.
Listen to the 2018 Handbell Choir Concert - Ringing in the Season
The Brass Ensemble provides musical assistance during Mass periodically throughout the year. The Brass Ensemble usually assists during the Mass at Midnight for Christmas and the Easter Vigil Mass.