Liturgical music enhances the quality of our parish worship. As part of our religious rites, liturgical music includes a number of traditions, both ancient and modern. St Gabriel's ceremonial music follows the guidelines of the document Sacrosanctum Concilium of the Second Vatican Council.The various expressions employed are traditional and contemporary polyphonic music with instrumental accompaniment suited to our parish membership. Our music groups are comprised of our: - Traditional Adult Choir
- Trinity Adult Choir
- Youth Choir
- Contemporary Ensemble.
The Traditional Choir sings at the 8:30 am Mass and at special holiday Masses. - Repertoire includes traditional church hymns.
- Membership is open to any adult who enjoys singing.
- Rehearsal are Thursday afternoons at 5 PM
Trinity Choir sings at the 11 am Mass on the third Sunday of each month and a special holiday Masses.- Repertoire is slightly more contemporary than the Traditional Choir.
- Membership is open to any adult who enjoys singing.
The Youth Choir sings at the 11 am Mass on the first Sunday of each month and at special holiday Masses.- Membership is open to children in Grades 2-8 in public school as well as children at St. Gabriel School who enjoy singing.
- Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 3 pm at St. Gabriel School.
- Members also participate in many special activities throughout the school year including Christmas and Easter..
MUSIC MINISTRIES
PHOTOS OF MUSIC GROUPS
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This page was last updated: April 8, 2011
Back: Kevin Nugent
Middle: Jane Hebert, Jeannette Caruso, Carmen D'Avignon, Mary Kuruc
Front: Kathleen O'Neill, Evelyn
John Swingler
Music Director for Traditional, Trinity and Youth Choirs
Youth Choir with Jennifer Sullivan and John Swingler.
Back: Dan Marecki, Diane Knuth, Jennifer Sullivan, Mary Kay Fowler
Front: Carmen Fletcher, Bob Wolfe, Sarah Millott, Carol Soulier.
Traditional Choir
Trinity Choir
Music Director
Youth Choir
Photos of 40th Anniversary Concert
of Contemporary Liturgical Music
Group photos
Contemporary Ensemble in Sanctuary
Fr. Maroney lighting memorial candles to honor all who influenced the development of Contemporary Music at St. Gabriel across the years.
Arlene Lacerenza presented with flowers for her musical contributions.
Arlene Lacerenza singing rendition of ".
A hug of appreciation by George Bepko to Steve Hodson upon receiving gift of an electric guitar.
Outer Ring: Dan Marecki, Sara Baluha, Jennifer Sullivan, Janet Fisher, Joseph Fernandez, Dave Peterson, Steven Hodson, George Bepko Inner Ring: Melania Falconi, Melissa Fernandez
MUSICAL FAMILY
Left: Mary Bepko Fernandez, first Folk Group leader at St. Gabriel
Middle: Melissa Fernandez, current vocalist with Comtemporary Ensemble
Right: George Bepko, director of the Contemporary Ensemble.
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