Music Ministry
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Our mission: Our liturgical celebrations are the heart of parish life. Good music makes the liturgical prayers of the community more alive and fervent, and singing is one of the primary ways the assembly participates actively in the liturgy. Inspired by sung participation, we go forth from worship to works of charity, justice, and evangelization.
There are many ways to use your God-given musical talents and interests to serve your parish. Can your faith experience be made more meaningful through these acts of service and commitment?
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Contact Us
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Alex Armstrongalexsaclemson.orgDirector of Music
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Serve in Music Ministry
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Cantors lead the congregation in sung prayer and serve as the psalmists during weekend Masses. Requirements are the ability to sing in tune, self-assurance, a strong voice, and the ability to learn music independently. An audition is required, and training is offered to improve skills.
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The Adult Choir ministry supports the song of the assembly; enriches congregational singing with harmonies and descants; and presents choral works from various periods and styles of music to heighten texts and enrich prayer. The full choir prays and rehearses together on Wednesday evenings. For Sunday Masses…
…8:30 Mass is served by a larger group of mixed (SATB) voices.
…11:00 Mass is served by an ensemble of female singers. From time to time, and for Christmas, Service of Lessons and Carols, Easter Vigil, and other special occasions, the entire choir serves together.
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Especially for undergrads and grad students, young adults, and youth ministry students, we offer the Schola experience. Every Sunday afternoon when the university is in session, this choir meets at 3:30 PM to prepare music for that evening’s Mass, as well as to work on choral anthems and chants to enhance upcoming liturgies. Instrumentalists are most welcome as well as singers.
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The Choir Chime Ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings. They play at various Masses throughout the year, enhancing hymns and anthems as well as playing standalone pieces to inspire. Ability to read music is helpful but not required; chimers will learn to read music as part of the rehearsal process.
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Musicians who play at an intermediate or higher level meet before Mass to prepare to accompany hymns, acclamations, and other music for the Mass. Volunteers are sent music via e-mail for advance preparation. Extra rehearsals are scheduled as needed.
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Campus Edge
Concert SeriesProviding high quality music programs convenient to Clemson University and the community
