Music Ministry
Sing a new song unto the Lord!
"One cannot find anything more religious and more joyful in sacred celebrations than a whole congregation expressing its faith and devotion in song."
(MS 16)
Music Programs
Our Lady Queen of the Universe Children’s Choirs and Handbells are open to all Kindergarten thru 12th grade students from OLQU Parish. More than just a choir; children in the music program will learn proper vocal technique, pitch recognition, vowel, and the foundations of reading music.
Cherub Choir
Boys & Girls K-2nd Grades
At present, Children will sing with the St Cecilia Choir at Christmas and Easter.
Rehearsals: TBD
St. Cecilia Choir
Boys & Girls 3rd–8th Grades
The St. Cecilia Choir sings on the 4th Sunday of the month at the 10:00 am Mass.
They will also lead the music for Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm and Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 am. Rehearsals: Sunday 12:15-1:30 pm
St. Francis Ensemble
Boys & Girls 9th-12th Grades
The St. Francis Ensemble will sing and play instruments on the 4th Sunday of the month along side the St Cecilia Choir. They will also lead the music for Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm and Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 am. Rehearsals: Sunday 12:15-1:30 pm
Beginning Handbell Class
As an introductory music class, beginning bells will learn the foundations of music and proper technique and skills for Handbells. New classed will open every four months with possible graduation to the Handbell Choir.
Please contact the director for more information
Lessons: TBD
Handbell Choir-Mystic Rose Ringers
The Handbell Choir will ring four times during the year, including Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm and Easter Sunday Mass at 10:00 am. Rehearsals: Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm
The Adult Handbell Choir-Marian Ringers
Marian Ringers will ring four times during the year, including Christmas Midnight Mass and Easter Vigil Mass. Rehearsals 9:00 am on Tuesdays.
Private voice lessons: Anyone who makes a commitment to any Adult Music group is eligible for FREE private voice lessons.
Mr. Mark Blackburn,
Director of Music
To learn more about the many opportunities to serve, please contact me and find out how you can get involved!