Music Ministries
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The following music ministries are available at Saint Sebastian Parish. Contact Lynn Frey for more information on any of them.
Cantors
Masses are assigned with a rotation schedule.
Rehearsals: Seasonally and scheduled a year in advance.
Cantors lead the assembly in worship and song. A pleasant voice and a welcoming demeanor are essential. The ministry is open to anyone Junior High age or older. Training is provided; rehearsals are held seasonally.
Cheribum Children's Choir (grades K-2)
Seasonal Masses – Christmas/Easter Time
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5 p.m. for 8 weeks prior to singing.
Children of the parish, grades kindergarten through two, are invited to be a part of the Cheribum Children’s Choir, a seasonal group that sings for Christmas and at Easter time. Students may be involved in the choir for one or both seasons. Rehearsals are held seasonally and last approximately 8 weeks prior to their first Mass.
Seraphim Children's Choir (grades 3-8)
Seasonal Masses – Christmas/Easter Time
Rehearsals: Saturdays 3 p.m. for 8 weeks prior to singing.
Children of the parish, grades three through eight, are invited to be a part of the Seraphim Children’s Choir, a seasonal group that sings for Christmas and at Easter time. Students may be involved in the choir for one or both seasons. Rehearsals are held seasonally and last approximately 8 weeks prior to their first Mass.
Gregorian Schola
Rehearsals – 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays (off-campus location)
The Gregorian Schola is a choir that sings for the Extra Ordinary Form of Mass on Sundays at 1 p.m.
Youth Handbell Choir (grades 3-8)
Seasonal Masses – Christmas/Easter Time
Rehearsals – 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays
Through the unique sounds of bells, members enhance liturgies during the year and participate in other musical outreach programs as well as special occasions and concerts. The ability to read music is not required. Membership is open to school age children grades 3-8.
Handbell Choir
All Masses – occasionally throughout the year
Meets September through June
Rehearsals – 6:00 p.m. Thursdays
Through the unique sounds of bells, members enhance liturgies during the year and participate in other musical outreach programs as well as special occasions and concerts. The ability to read music is not required. Membership is open to teens and adults.
Musical Arts Series
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 – 7 p.m.
Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Beals, Director
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 – 3:30 p.m.
St. Sebastian Organ Dedication Concert
Featuring Lynn Frey-Steward, CAGO, MM Director of Music/Choirmaster/Organist
ARCO, Parish Choir and String Quartet
Sunday, December 16, 2012 – 3:30 p.m.
A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
Lynn Frey-Steward, CAGO, MM-Director of Music
Parish Choir, Praise & Worship Ensemble, Children's Choir,
Handbell Choir and Gregorian Schola
Reception to follow
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 – 4 p.m.
Violin Concert
Featuring: Andrew Sords, violinist Of the Cleveland Orchestra
Sunday, Feb 10, 2013 – 4 p.m.
Kinder Koncert
Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra
Zwisler Hall
Sunday, March 10, 2013 – 4 p.m.
"Eclectic Folk Music" – Coffee House Concert Series
Featuring the Malyuk Sisters
Zwisler Hall
Sunday, March 24, 2013 – 4 p.m.
The Living Stations
Featuring the Parish Choir and students of PSR
Lynn Frey-Steward, CAGO, MM
Director of Music/Choirmaster/Organist
Sunday, April 14, 2013 – 4 p.m.
Handbell Festival
Featuring Guest Conductor, H. Dean Wagner
Saturday, May 4, 2013 – 7 p.m.
Akron Regional Chamber Orchestra
Benjamin Beals, Director
Thurs., July, 2013 – 5 – 10 p.m.
Brickstreet Jazz Festival/Art Show
Zhall
Parish Choir
Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass
Meet September through May
Rehearsal: Thurs. – 7:30 p.m. – Choir Loft
Parish Choir sings traditional and multicultural music for weekly Liturgies as well as holidays, special occasions and concerts. The Choir is open to teens and adults with pleasant singing voices. They offer prayer and social gatherings throughout the year. No audition is required and the ability to read music is optional. Currently, they are planning a choral Pilgrimmage to Italy in July 2011, to sing a high Mass in St. Peter’s, a concert for the city of Rome, a selection for the Pope at a Papal Audience, a Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and a night in Florence. All are welcome to join them.
Praise and Worship Ensemble
Sundays: 11 a.m. – rotate in Summer
Rehearsals: Wed. – 7:30 p.m.
This group provides a wide variety of instrumental, vocal and ensemble music for Liturgies, special occasions, concerts, and holidays. Teens and adults with a pleasant singing voice or capable instrumental skills are welcome. Vocal audition or the ability to read music is not required. Rehearsals with prayer and fellowship are held weekly year round.
Resurrection Choir
Funerals – occasionally
Rehearsals: - none unless prior to Funeral
This group was developed to offer musical prayer to the grieving at their Funeral Masses. They sing all the hymnody with the congregation to encourage congregational song. This is a wonderful ministry for retirees who cannot make a huge commitment but can occasionally attend a Funeral Mass to sing. There are no rehearsals involved unless it is prior to the Funeral. No audition required and the ability to read music is not necessary. Just the desire to minister to the grieving through song.