Please provide some basic contact information: ^*

First Name ^*

Last Name ^*

Email ^*

Phone Number ^*

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Which is your preferred method of contact? ^*

You will receive rehearsal reminders, information about upcoming Masses and other singing opportunities, etc.

Text

Email

Both (just to be sure!!!)

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Are you interested in joining the Parish Sunday Choir? 👇 ^*

This is the official parish choir. We sing at Sunday Masses at both Holy Redeemer and St. Mary's, alternating quarterly between the two (i.e. three months at one, three months at the other, etc.). Choir season will begin after Labor Day. This choir rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 7:00-8:15pm

Yes

No

I'm not sure, but I'd like to learn more

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Parish Sunday Choir Commitment: ^*

Our purpose as a liturgical choir is to give glory to God and to sanctify and edify the faithful through the worthy singing of sacred music aligned with the mind of the Church. It is our solemn duty, therefore, to prepare thoroughly and apply our very best efforts toward this goal. To that end, the following commitment shall be undertaken by all choir members:

>By choosing to be part of the choir, I am also choosing the obligation to regular rehearsal and Mass attendance as scheduled, and I will make this regular attendance--and punctual arrival--a priority in my schedule

>I will communicate occasional necessary absences from rehearsal or Mass in advance whenever possible

>I will participate with the choir at both Holy Redeemer and St. Mary's

>I understand that I may choose either the Summer (May-Jul) or Fall (Aug-Oct) quarter to take a 3-month choir break if I desire

>I will focus and work hard in rehearsal

>I will treat my fellow singers with kindness and respect (which includes maintaining a respectful quiet while other voice parts are practicing)

>I will read communications from the Director, who promises to strive for concision (not his strong suit, as you know!)

>I will maintain a reverent quiet in the choir loft before, during, & after Mass

>I will dress modestly and appropriately for Mass

>I understand that as a choir member I represent our parish, and will speak respectfully of our clergy and staff; if I have disagreements or concerns, I will address them respectfully through appropriate channels

>I understand that, while we can and should find great personal fulfillment and enjoyment from singing with a choir, our primary mission is to faithfully serve the liturgy and the parish, not ourselves

>I will approach new concepts and new music with an open mind, and will give my best work to learn new things

>I will offer my effort, time, and talent as a prayer

If you agree to this commitment, please sign in the box below. If you cannot agree to this commitment, please refrain from completing the sign-up at this time and take it to prayer.

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Quarterly Alternation Schedule & Choir Break Option ^*

The Parish Sunday Choir will alternate quarterly between Holy Redeemer and St. Mary's on the following schedule (based on the liturgical calendar):

November - January, St. Mary's (11:30am Mass)

February - April, Holy Redeemer (8:00am Mass)

May - July, St. Mary's (11:30am Mass)

August - October, Holy Redeemer (8:00am Mass)

For many singers it can be beneficial to have a brief break each year. This provides a rest for the voice and mind, and also offers the chance to enter into the Mass from a different perspective: in the pews with the faithful. A choir break is not mandatory, and you may sing all year if you prefer.

Please choose your choir break:

No Break - I'll sing all year

I'll take a break from May - July

I'll take a break from August - October

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Are you interested in serving (or continuing to serve) as a parish cantor? ^*

Cantors lead the congregation in song at Masses without choir, and sing the verses of the Responsorial Psalm, Alleluia, and proper antiphons. Cantors must be proficient singers, and will be expected to attend a monthly rehearsal to review upcoming music. Cantors will be assigned to their home campus (if applicable) as much as possible, but must be willing to serve at any of our campuses if needed.

Yes

No

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Assignment Preferences ^*

If you have a "home campus" where you would prefer to be assigned whenever possible, please indicate that below. Please note that all parish cantors may be asked to help out across our campuses if needed, but priority can be given to home campus preference.

I have no assignment preference

St. Peter in Chains, Wheelersburg

Holy Trinity, West Portsmouth

Holy Redeemer, Portsmouth

St. Mary of the Annunciation, Portsmouth

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Are you interested in joining one of our specialized ensembles? 👇 ^*

Funeral Choir - any singers who sign up for the funeral choir will be notified of all parish funerals, and are invited to sing for those liturgies if available. Informal, but a nice spiritual work of mercy.

Vox Gaudium - chamber choir dedicated to singing complex polyphony and other challenging repertoire. If you are interested, Patrick will contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Men's Chant Schola - small men's ensemble dedicated to learning Gregorian Chant.

Select all that interest you:

Funeral Choir

Vox Gaudium

Men's Chant Schola

No, thanks

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Are you interested in serving (or continuing to serve) as a parish organist? ^*

Yes

No

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Assignment Preferences ^*

If you have a "home campus" where you would prefer to be assigned whenever possible, please indicate that below. Please note that all parish organists may be asked to help out across our campuses if needed, but priority can be given to home campus preference.

I have no assignment preference

St. Peter in Chains, Wheelersburg

Holy Trinity, West Portsmouth

Holy Redeemer, Portsmouth

St. Mary of the Annunciation, Portsmouth

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Which statement best describes your comfort with reading music notation? ^*

I can comfortably read organ literature in three staves

I can comfortably read standard two stave (SATB) notation, treble and bass clef

I can comfortably accompany from a chorded melody

I learn new music more by ear than notation

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Which statement most closely matches your organ proficiency:

I'm literally Olivier Latry

I am proficient in hymn playing and registration, comfortable with basic liturgical improvisation, and I have a strong repertoire of organ literature

I am proficient at accompanying hymns and Mass parts, but do not have a strong repertoire of literature or improvisation facility

With some guidance, I think I could accompany some hymns, but I'd need help knowing how to set up the organ.

I am a pianist interested in learning to play the organ

I don't play yet. But it sounds cool, and I think I might want to learn.

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