Music and Choirs

"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song.  God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source.  Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises."  -Sing to the Lord :  Music in Divine Worship
 

The Music Ministry enhances our liturgies and celebrations with the Church's rich tradition of music, both vocally and instrumentally. Participants in this ministry enjoy that special sense of community that comes from making something beautiful together, for God, and for his people.  For more information please contact our Director of Music, Kelly Rizzo-McLain, at the Parish Office (313) 278-5555 extension 106 or by email at musicdirector@shparish.org.
 

 
Choir
The Adult Choir of Sacred Heart is a group of dedicated parishioners who lead the community in song at our liturgies. The choir sings every weekend at 9:30 am Mass from the first weekend after Labor Day through Pentecost. The rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The Sacred Heart Adult Choir welcomes anyone who wishes to participate.  You do not need to have previous expereicne singing in a choir.  Please join us!  All are welcome!

You can view the Choir schedule for the 2017-2018 season HERE.
 

Contemporary Ensemble
The Contemporary Ensemble at Sacred Heart is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that lead our community in song every other weekend (typically at the11:30am Mass on Sundays, and occasionaly at the 4:30pm Mass on Saturdays).  They rehearse every other Thursday from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.  This ensemble focuses primarily on music written in the contemporary and praise & worship style.  If you are a singer or instrumentalist, please consider joining us!  No previous experience in a Contemporary Group is necessary.

You can view the Contemporary Ensemble schedule for the 2017-2018 season HERE.

Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir at Sacred Heart will meet once a month, typically the second Saturday of the month at 2:30pm to rehearse and then perform at the 4:30pm Mass the same day.  Members of the Chamber Choir are expected to come prepared, having learned their music at home, with rehearsal being a time to polish the music to be sung at Mass.  Previous experience singing in a choir is required.

You can view the Chamber Choir schedule for the 2017-2018 season HERE.
  
Handbell Choir
The Adult Handbell Choir utilizes our 4-octave set of Malmark Handbells as well as our choir chimes and Whitechapel English Handbells.  Although the ability to read music is a helpful skill, it is not required to ring bells.  The bell choir will rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:00pm, and they will ring at Mass every 4-6 weeks depending on the availibility of the members of the group.  Please contact the music director if you are interested in joining the handbell choir.

Children's Handbell Choir
The Children's Handbell Choir has been an official part of Sacred Heart Church's music ministry for 15 years.  Throughout the school year, the choir plays for selected school Masses and some weekend Masses, as well as for Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday and Pentecost.  The Choir may also play for special events upon request.

Children enrolling in the bell choir must be at least age 9, or in the 4th grade.  Some exceptions can be made for talent, or when a sibling is already in the choir.  Rehearsals begin in September and take place in church at 3:30pm every Thursday when Sacred Heart school is in session for the entire day.  The rehearsals generally last until 4:45pm.  Previous musical experience or the ability to read music is not necessary, but can be helpful.  All ringers are taught to read simple music.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Linda Einpaul through the parish office.  
 

Instrumentalists
Instrumentalists are a long-standing tradition at Sacred Heart Parish. Their contribution to sacred liturgy adds a special musical dimension to the use of the organ and the piano. We especially love having instrumentalists play during the Christmas and Easter seasons.  If you have ability in this area, please consider sharing your talent.
 

Junior Youth Choir
The Junior Youth Choir warmly welcomes all children of Sacred Heart parish and school, ranging from 2nd - 5th grade. This is a great opportunity for Children to become active in the parish community and learn the basics of singing in a choir.   The Junior Youth Choir rehearses on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45pm - 4:30pm from September through May, and will typically sing at the 11:30 am Mass the last Sunday of the month.  They will also sing on Christmas Eve. 

You can view the Junior Youth Choir schedule for the 2017-2018 season HERE.

Advanced Youth Choir
The Advanced Youth Choir warmly welcomes all children of Sacred Heart parish and school, ranging from 6th - 8th grade. This is a great opportunity for youth to continue strengthening their music skills and their singing skills.  The choir will focus on students learning more difficult repertoire and learning how to sing in harmony.  The Advanced Youth Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 3:45pm - 4:30pm and will typically sing at the 11:30 am Mass the last Sunday of the month.  They will also sing on Christmas Eve.

You can view the Advanced Youth Choir schedule for the 2017-2018 season HERE.