Music
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The Music Ministry is one of the most important areas of service to the liturgical life of a parish. St. Paul advised the Colossians to “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God” (Col. 3:16). That is the calling of every member of the worshiping assembly. But it is the special calling of music ministers to teach, encourage, inspire, and lead them by example.
The Music Ministry at St. Martha embraces this exhortation and strives to give God glory through music that is prayerful, excellent in quality, appropriate to the parts of the Mass, and helps all who come to Encounter Jesus in Word and in Sacrament.
Please click on the links below to find out more about the different music ministries we have at St. Martha.
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Contact Us
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Tony Andorfertandorferst-martha.orgDirector of Music & Liturgy
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The Liturgical Choir is the primary Adult Choir for St. Martha. They will provide music for select 10:00 a.m. Sunday Masses and various liturgical celebrations. The Liturgical Choir season runs from Labor Day to Pentecost. This group is open to anyone high school age through adult who can carry a tune. Music-reading skills are very helpful, but not required. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm, with some weeks off.
We are currently undergoing a period of transition for our Director of Music. Our new Director, Tony Andorfer, will begin at St. Martha on July 1. Please reach out to him via email with any questions.
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Cantors lead music at all weekend and Holy Day Masses. They are expected to prepare music on their own, but individual rehearsals are available to any cantors who wish to take advantage of them. This ministry is open to anyone high school age through adult.
We are currently undergoing a period of transition for our Director of Music. Our new Director, Tony Andorfer, will begin at St. Martha on July 1. Please reach out to him via email with any questions.
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Our Parish Children's Choir is open to any child, Grades 2 through 8, regardless of what school they attend. The Children will minister at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass approximately once a month, as well as at the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass and other select events.
We are currently undergoing a period of transition for our Director of Music. Our new Director, Tony Andorfer, will begin at St. Martha on July 1. Please reach out to him via email with any questions.
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Anyone who plays a musical instrument, whether wind, brass, string, harp, or other type of instrument, is welcome and encouraged to play at our weekend and Holy Day Masses. An audition is required, and instrumentalists need to be able to prepare the music on their own. Warm-ups for liturgies occur 30 minutes before each liturgy, but additional rehearsal time can be arranged.
We are currently undergoing a period of transition for our Director of Music. Our new Director, Tony Andorfer, will begin at St. Martha on July 1. Please reach out to him via email with any questions.
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