One Family, Many Gifts
St. Martin's Liturgical musicians are truly one family with many and varied gifts. Many of them have, at one time or another, sung with the 10:00 a.m. Mass choir, originally under the direction of Chip and Laynette Evans. From this group, many musicians have gone on to share their music ministry with the other Sunday Masses. Although our liturgies have a wide variety of musical styles, the varied gifts of our many musicians compliment one other and are appreciated by their fellow musicians when they come together. Our music leaders for each Mass meet together monthly, as necessary, to plan the music for the various liturgical seasons, holy days, and sacramental celebrations. During these times, they decide upon a common repertory, which serves to unite the community's liturgies and the rituals while still allowing for diversity in styles.
For Thanksgiving, Triduum, and some special liturgies, musicians from the many groups join together, combining their various gifts into one beautiful choir. We are fortunate to have musicians who are willing to work so well together.
Additional singers and instrumentalists are always welcome.
For more information, please contact the Liturgy Office at 289-9617.
So sorry to do a mass email like this, but I wanted to let you all know that, firstly, I'm still alive (!), and, secondly, that I have a new mailing address. Just recently, I moved into a wonderful one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens and will include the address at the end of this email. But first, a quick update!
I've also been blessed in getting a wonderful job at the über beautiful Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in downtown Manhattan. I'm involved with a number of the services and choirs doing a little bit of everything, from accompanying, directing, singing, and amidst all of these activities, I am collaborating with such fine musicians and conductors from whom I am learning much. In addition to the services, the church is home to the much acclaimed Sacred Music in a Sacred Space concert series, directed by Kent Tritle. Many works, both large and small, for piano, organ, orchestra, and choir are performed, and I am so happy to be able to participate in these marvelous concerts. The quality of music at this church is fantastic, and keeping with this quality has challenged me to improve my own musicianship and music-making ability. This challenge is worth it, and has been very rewarding so far.
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