Music Ministry

Music Ministry


The Music Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has a long history of the active participation of many talented and dedicated volunteer musicians who provide the musical leadership at each of our weekend Masses. They foster and enhance the communal sung prayer by the addition of some vocal harmonies as well as special instrumentation. Each music group rehearses approximately 60 minutes prior to their weekend liturgy. In addition, all Sunday singers meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm in the church to learn new music together along with time devoted to working on SATB parts. Combined and special group rehearsals are scheduled seasonally and as needed to prepare for Christmas and Holy Week liturgies, as well as special concerts and other celebrations that arise during the year. This ministry depends on the active support of many gifted volunteer musicians who help support the parish’s vision for creating life-giving, Spirit-filled celebrations of faith.


Do you enjoy singing, or do you play an instrument? Then please consider getting involved! See just some of the many ways below.

Our Music Ministries include:
  • Psalmists - sing the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation verse
  • Cantors - as above, plus lead and facilitate the song of the gathered assembly
  • Instrumentalists - piano, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion - open to talented youth and adults
  • Contemporary Ensemble - Saturday 4pm Mass - led by Suzan Atkins
  • SEAS Choir (sings at 11:00am) - open to adults and youth (10 and above); rehearsals on Wednesday evenings
  • SEAS Schola (sings at 5:00pm) - open to youth and adults; rehearsals on Wednesday evenings
  • Resurrection Choir - musicians who are available to minister at funeral liturgies - often held during a weekday; rehearsals usually 1 hour prior
  • Advent-Christmas Program Musicians (Lessons and Carols or Concert format); rehearsals Sept. to early Dec.
  • Seasonal Singers for Christmas, Holy Week and other special times - no long term commitment required
  • Handbell and Chime Choir - comprised of interested adults; led by Linda Wolfe
  • Youth Choir (TBA once there is sufficient interest)
  • Children's Choir (TBA once there is sufficient interest)
  • Music librarian - assists in maintaining music files in Music Office
  • Music Planning Team - meets monthly or seasonally to plan the music for Sundays, Holy Days and Triduum.
  • Sound Techs - tech savvy teens or adults to assist with sound adjustments on an as needed basis
  • Music Ministry Special Assistants - assist with set-up, sorting, filing and organizing music and equipment


Contact Director Mike Kurley

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