MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD

The Ministry of Music at Saint Rose of Lima

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA CHORISTERS

For boys and girls in grades 5 through 8.

Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday from 4:00 until 4:55 pm, September through December. The choir sings Saturday twice a month, a Saturday 5:15 pm and a Sunday 9:30 am liturgy. Vocal technique and handbells are incorporated into well organized, fun rehearsals. An audition is required for placement.

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA FAMILY LITURGY  CHILDREN'S CHOIR

For boys and girls in grades 1 through 5.

Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm until 6:55 pm, September through May. The choir sings for the 9:30 am Family Liturgy each week. All children are welcome.

SAINT ROSE OF LIMA HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT CHOIR

For high school students and adults of all ages who enjoy singing.

Most join for the entire year. Consideration will be given to those who may want to make a commitment to sing September through the Christmas season, or January through the Easter Season. All levels of talent are welcome, no audition required.

Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30 until 9:00 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am in the choir loft. The High School/Adult Choir sings weekly for the 11:00 am Sunday Liturgy. Rehearsals are from September through May.

For High School Students (especially baritone and tenor vocalists) a select number of free solo vocal lessons will be offered by the Director of Music to each high school student who is willing to make a commitment to sing in the Adult Choir.

YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR – For boys and girls in grades 5-8.

This choir will enhance the vocal choir(s) for various services seasonally.  Specific scheduled rehearsals are held throughout the year.

CANTOR PROGRAM – For high school/college students who study voice privately and are interested in leading the congregation in song.

A commitment to sing with the High School/Adult Choir is a prerequisite for consideration.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – For high school and adult instrumentalists: strings, woodwinds, brass and keyboard.

Prerequisite: A rating of “Outstanding: level 6 NYSSMA" (students) or by audition. This ensemble will regularly augment our choir masses as soloists or in smaller ensembles.

Director of Music: Bernard Garrett 

Cantor / Associate Music Director: Matthew Bayen 

CONTACT: Bernard Garrett 516.798.4992 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it