Music Ministry

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord

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Director of Music & Organist

John Buckel

CONTACT: Mr. Buckel at 516.798.4992 x240
or e-mail: johnb@srolchurch.org

Parish Cantors

Matthew Bayen & Amanda Varelakis

The Parish Choir

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Founded over forty years ago, the semi-professional Parish Choir (SATB) remains the pillar of our music ministry. The choir continues to enrich the traditional choral Mass, our most sacred liturgies, and various concerts throughout each choral season. The choir sings a vast variety of repertoire ranging from motets of the renaissance period to new publications. Singers in age from high school through mature adult are welcome to join. A simple audition is required. Previous choral experience is preferred. Over the past 10 years, the choir has performed notable sacred works of music, including Requiem - Faure, Messiah - Handel (Parts I & III), Messe Solennelle (St. Cecilia) -Gounod (with the former Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre), Gloria - Vivaldi, and The Seven Last Words of Christ - Dubois.

High School Bell Ensemble

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Founded in 2005, this ensemble of boys and girls is made up of intermediate/advanced handbell ringers that enrich our weekend Masses, and various concerts. Almost all the members of this ensemble have gained experience from participating in the Youth Bell Ensemble and Youth Chorale.

Youth Bell Ensemble

(Elementary & Middle School Grades)

Founded in 2016, this ensemble invites boys and girls to enrich our weekend Masses and various concerts as beginner/intermediate handbell ringers where they learn the basic techniques and methods of ringing in a bell ensemble.

Contemporary Music Liturgies

Stephanie Muhs is our Contemporary Music Leader for the Sunday 5:15 pm Mass. Stephanie also provides music for outdoor liturgies, adoration, confirmations, and other special events and liturgical celebrations. To contact Stephanie, please email her at stephaniemuhs@gmail.com or contact our music office.
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