Music Ministry

Music is an integral part of Catholic worship and liturgy. Holy Spirit Church believes that music has a profound effect on the Church’s many liturgical celebrations: from Sunday Mass, through the various Feasts and Solemnities that mark the Catholic year.

Our musicians seek to lead the entire congregation in praising God, through the use of well-loved traditional and newer hymns, and a diverse repertoire of historical and modern music embracing a wide variety of traditions.

You are invited to participate in our music ministry!  

 I will pray with the spirit, but I will also pray with the mind. I will sing praise with the spirit, but I will also sing praise with the mind.   1 Corinthians 14:15

ADULT CHOIRS

Chancel Choir

Schola

YOUTH CHOIRS

Youth Ensemble – The Youth Ensemble sings for the 11:45 am Mass on Sundays under the direction of John Onder.

This group is open to Sixth Graders through Young Adults. Instrumentalists are also welcome. Choir Members who attend Confirmation class, St. John Paul II Catholic High School Students as well as other student groups may earn service hours through their service in this ministry. To join, please contact director:  John Onder by email: JOnder@hstigers.org.

ST. GREGORY CHOIR – Traditional Youth Choir

  • Open to sixth grade through High School
  • Rehearse and sing 1st,2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of each month
    • Practice Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
    • Sing for 5:00 p.m. Mass after practice
  • Eligible to participate in Royal School of Church Music  “Voice for Life” program
    • Training Course each summer in Washington D.C.
    • Earn Ribbons and Medals through musical Education Curriculum
  • Eligible to participate in events sponsored by the Alabama Choral Directors Association
    • Participate in All State Choruses
  • Service Hours given
  • Contact: musicministry@holyspirithsv.com

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

St. Nicholas Choir

  • Training Choir
  • Open to First and Second Graders
  • Rehearse Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
    • Snack and Games between 3:00 and 3:30 for those who come early
    • Rehearsal is from 3:30 to 4:30
    • Sing with St Cecilia Choir the Fourth Saturday of each month for the 5:00 Mass
  • Contact: musicministry@holyspirithsv.com

St. Cecilia Choir

  • Open to Third through Sixth Graders
  • Rehearse Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
  • Eligible to participate in Royal School of Church Music  “Voice for Life” program
    • Training Course each summer in Washington D.C.
    • Earn Ribbons and Medals through musical Education Curriculum
  • Eligible to participate in events sponsored by the Alabama Choral Directors Association
    • Participate in All State Choruses
  • Contact: musicministry@holyspirithsv.com

HANDBELLS

Open to children and youth in grades 3 – High School. 

CANTORS

A cantor in the Catholic Church is a single person or persons within the parish who act(s) as a music leader, Psalm verse singer, and a general facilitator of the congregation’s worship experience.

Holy Spirit is always welcoming new cantors to our roster.  Please contact Anne Vasile for more information.  musicministry@holyspirithsv.com

ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC

  • Holy Spirit is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music. 
  • Founded in England in 1927 by Sir Sydney Nicholson, the Royal School of Church Music remains dedicated to the highest standards of music in the church. 
  • It has grown to become an international and ecumenical organization with more than 11,000 affiliates in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and throughout Europe.
  • The RSCMA in America offers annual week-long summer training courses for choristers in various regional locations. 
  • Our choristers have attended the training course in Charlotte, North Carolina, St Louis, Missouri, and Washington D.C.
  • Visit www.rscmamerica.org for more information.

Voice for Life

  • Music Theory
  • Ear Training
  • Vocal Training
  • Graded Targets and Assessments
  • Progress through various levels, ribbons, and medals
  • Must have completed Dark Blue level to attend Washington D.C course