"This Little Light of Mine, I'm Gonna Let it Shine!"

I'm sure this well-known Gospel song is familiar to most of us. It is the time to let your music light shine - the St Raphael's Music Ministry needs people to sing praise to God!

Whether you're a veteran of several choirs or are brand new to music ministry, whether you're looking for a regular commitment of just a few service opportunities, we have a place for you! We
also have several positions open for instrumentalists who might be interested in playing with the choirs.

Please feel free to drop in on a rehearsal to get a feel for the group dynamic and the way we shape our ministry. We're always willing to answer any questions.

Music Ministry Staff

Vince Natali, Director of Music (vnatali@straphaels.org)
Betsy Reed, Asst - Adult Choir
Kelly Gray, Asst - Children's Choir
Stephanie Chan, Director of Schola Choir
Jenny Solano-Smith, Director of Hispanic Choir (301-366-8107)
Daniel Owens, Director of 6:00pm Music Ministry (301-514-4418)

Click on any of the groups for more information, or scroll down:

Adult Choir

Adult Chorale

Schola Choir

Children's Choir New! Registration Form

6pm Sunday Youth Band

Hispanic Choir

Cantor Ministry

Instrumentalists

Volunteers

The adult and Schola choirs sign an Annual Contract of Commitment. All new and returning singers will be interviewed annually in August/September to discuss the Contract Schedule, Policies and Re-Choirments of their choir. It concludes with a vocal check-up.

Adult Choir

The repertoire is a combination of traditional and contemporary music. Harmonies are mainly SATB.

• Directed by Vince Natali (240) 864-2532
• Membership limited to 30 Volunteer Singers
• 10:00a.m. Sunday Mass (Warm-up: 9:00a.m.)
• Rehearse Wednesday Nights from 7:30-9:00p.m.

Adult Chorale

Auditioned group with varied repertoire.

• Directed by Vince Natali
• 11:30a.m. Mass every other week

Schola Choir

The repertoire is a combination of traditional and
contemporary music.

• Directed by Stephanie Chan (Please contact Vince Natali)
• Membership limited to 30. Grades 6 through 12 are welcome.
• 5:00pm or 11:30am Mass once a month
• Rehearse one hour before mass

Children's Choir

The repertoire uses both child-friendly Christian music, along with familiar church music. The children also learn basic music theory in a fun environment.

• Directed by Vince Natali
• Membership limited to 60. Grades K through 5 are welcome
• 11:30a.m. Mass once a month
• Rehearse on Monday afternoons in Church from 3:45-4:30pm.

6pm Sunday Youth Band

• Directed by Daniel Owens (301-514-4418)
• Contemporary Praise and Worship group
• Membership by audition only
• Rehearse Wednesday evenings in the church from 7-8 pm, and Sunday evenings from 5-5:45pm.

Hispanic Choir

• Directed by Jenny Solano-Smith (301-366-8107)
• New members welcome, both vocal and instrumental
• 1:00pm Sunday Mass
• Rehearse Thursday Nights from 8:00-10:00pm in the church

Cantor Ministry

Open to those who feel comfortable leading the assembly in sung prayer. The ability to sight-read is extremely helpful. Scheduling is done on a monthly basis according to individual availability.

• Directed by Vince Natali

Instrumentalists

Open to all accomplished musicians. Instrumentalists are used to enhance our choirs, for special liturgies and holiday Masses. Practice as needed with your schedule in mind. Ensemble experiences a plus!

Volunteers

Those who love music but either don't sing or don't have time for the weekly commitment can still help! There is always a need for clerical help, communications work, phone work, or however you
think you can assist.