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Join Music Ministry at Newman!Are you musically inclined? Do you like to sing or play an(y) instrument(s)??? Consider offering your gifts for the good of the community and have fun while doing it! Consider these great opportunities!!! MARY MARGARET SHEA MUSIC FELLOWSHIPS:Each fall, two $5,000 scholarships are awarded to two students who have demonstrated adequate proficiency with organ/piano accompanying in the Church setting as well as a desire to grow in the field of pastoral music. These scholarships are in honor of a local woman who was proud of her God-given musical talents and who believed in sharing them with others. The Newman Catholic Center is most grateful for this generous gift in memory of Mary Margaret Shea. Recipients of the Mary Margaret Shea Music Fellowships include:2004-2005 - Breton P. Abbondanzio
- Brian J. Raymond
2005-2006 - Brian J. Raymond
- Michael T. Carney
2006-2007 - Brian J. Raymond
- Michael T. Carney
2008-2009 - Michael T. Carney
- Luke Massery
2009-2010 - Michael T. Carney
- Nicholas John Shaneyfelt
CHOIRS:St. Augustine said it best: "one who sings prays twice!" Perhaps you were once in a Church choir elsewhere, or sang in a chorus in either Middle or High School? Regardless of your ability or background, do you know both your presence and sound can help others grow closer to Christ? Consider these:10:30am Mass ChoirThis choir sings at the Sunday 10:30am Mass weekly. The 10:30am Mass Choir rehearses Sun. 9:45-10:25am. This choir sings year-round (including when academic semesters are not in session). Drop in as you wish!7:00pm Mass ChoirThis choir sings at the Sunday 7:00pm student Mass. The 7:00pm Mass Choir rehearses in the Chapel each Sun. 6:00-6:55pm. This choir only sings during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. Drop in as you wish!
Taizé Choir
In the spirit of Taizé music, this choir sings a cappella - while scattered throughout the assembly - at each monthly Taizé prayer service (held on the first Monday of every month during the fall and spring academic semesters). The simple yet repeating harmonies and texts evoke a most powerful and meditative prayer experience which remains with each participant for quite some time afterward. It is highly encouraged that participants in this choir be able to comfortably carry their own part without much support from others. Rehearsals are held from 9-9:30pm on the Wednesday evening which precedes each Taizé prayer service as well as 7-7:50pm on the night of the Taizé prayer service itself. Participants must attend both rehearsals which precede the Taizé prayer service in question. Dates for Taizé prayer services in2010-2011 are: Festival ChoirThis choir sings at special events held at Newman throughout the year. Rehearsals for such special events are announced accordingly. Membership in the Festival Choir can be event-to-event, as your schedule allows.INSTRUMENTALISTS:If you play an(y) instrument(s), and would be willing to play at a Newman Mass or Reconciliation service, please let us know! There are as many possibilities as stars in the sky! It's a great chance to enhance our community's prayer life while also providing a chance to play in front of several hundred people each week! Whether once a month or as a regular occurrence, please consider sharing your talents! You will find the acoustics of the Newman Chapel quite fun, as well!ACCOMPANISTS:If you or someone you know plays piano or organ, please let us know! We are always in need of substitutes when the students are away on breaks (especially over winter break and summertime). Please be in touch with us even if we appear covered!CANTORS:Do you have what it takes to song-lead at one of our four weekend Masses? Two of our Masses (Sat. 4:30pm & Sun. 8am) need a cantor each weekend, while the other two Masses (Sun. 10:30am & 7pm) can always use a soloist to proclaim the verse for the Gospel Acclamation and other such possibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who has, or is, studying voice! Why not give it a try? Training is available!CONTRIBUTIONS:If you are willing to support the music programs of the Newman Catholic Center, please don't be shy! Please consider donating to defray the purchase cost of music, to assist with the upkeep of our instruments, and/or enhance special events/occasions which are 'beyond the normal budget.' Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
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please email Music at Newman.
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