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Anjanette Indelicato
Coordinator of Music Ministry
(480) 899-1990 ext. 150
Michael Campbell
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry
(480) 899-1990 ext. 129
/ (Sat 5PM Ensemble)
The music ministry of St. Andrew the Apostle strives to provide musical leadership which fosters "full, conscious and active participation" of the assembly, which assists the assembly to "express the gift of faith within them", and which "nourishes and strengthens their interior commitment of faith."
Music Ministry Responsibilities
- All singers and instrumentalists must attend at least 75% of rehearsals and liturgies.
- All singers and instrumentalists must attend the Diocesan Called To Protect Class.
- All singers and instrumentalists are highly encouraged to attend Adult Formation Classes at St. Andrew the Apostle.
- When leaving the music ministry, all singers and instrumentalists are required to return all music, music books, etc. that have been loaned to them by St. Andrew the Apostle.
Saturday 5 PM Ensemble
Under the co-direction of Deborah Melita and Roland Paquin, this ensemble rehearses on Thursday nights at 7PM in the church. Because this is a small ensemble of singers with everyone on individual microphones, this is an audition group. All instrumentalists must also audition before joining.
Sunday 9 AM Choir
Under the direction of Anjanette Indelicato, the adult choir, open to all singers who can match pitch, sings at the 9AM Mass and rehearses in the church on Tuesdays at 7PM. Instrumentalists rehearse once a month, on a Monday night; all instrumentalists must audition before joining.
Sunday 11 AM Ensemble
Under the direction of Anjanette Indelicato, this group of singers currently rehearses with the choir on Tuesday nights. Because this is a small ensemble of singers with everyone on individual microphones, this is an audition group. Instrumentalists rehearse once a month, on a Monday night; all instrumentalists must audition before joining.
Sunday 5:30PM Youth Choir/Instrumentalists
Those blessed with the gift of being able to sing or play an instrument are welcome to share their talents with this ministry and our community. There are opportunities at this Sunday Liturgy and at other times during the year for youth who are proficient in voice and instrument to be able to lead the community in sung prayer and to minister.
- This ministry is open to all singers and instrumentalist's from grades 7 - College.
- Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM before our 5:30 PM Youth Liturgy.
- An audition helps to determine where gifts can best be used.
An interview / audition is required. Contact Michael Campbell to schedule an appointment.
2009 - 2010 Children's Choir Program (for children in grades 2 - 6)
Performance Schedule
The Children's Choir commits to singing approximately once a month at the children's liturgies on the following dates:
- Sat., October 24th: 5PM Mass
- Sat., November 21st: 5PM Mass
- Christmas Eve: 6:00PM mass
- Sat., January 23rd: 5PM Mass
- Sat., February 27th: 5PM Mass
- Sat., March 27th: 5PM Mass
- Easter Sunday: 9AM Mass
- Sat., April 24th: 5PM Mass
The Rehearsal Commitment
The Children's Choir commits to rehearsing weekly in the Adult Ed Center on Wednesdays from 5:15 – 6 PM. All singers are expected to be present at every rehearsal and liturgy unless a call is received.
In general, we will rehearse when RE is in session. Weekly rehearsals will begin Wednesday, September 9th and continue until Christmas. Regular rehearsals will resume January 13th.
A detailed schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.