Music Ministry
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Adult Choir
The Adult Choir provides music for the 9:30 am. Sunday Mass, seasonal celebrations and Holy Days of Obligation. The choir is open to all singers ages high school through adult. New members are welcome and encouraged to join throughout the year.
Requirements: The ability to sing in tune is expected. The ability to read music is a plus, but is not required.
Time Commitment: Wednesday rehearsal, 7:00-8:30pm; and 8:45am Sunday.
Festival ChoirThe Festival Choir is open to singers who are not able to make a long-term commitment with a music ensemble at St. Ignatius; and is open to singers, age high school through adult. The Festival Choir provides special music during the Christmas Midnight Mass, the Easter Triduum and various special celebrations.
Requirements: The ability to sing in tune is expected. The ability to read music is a plus, but is not required.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals are determined by the music director
CantorsCantors are leaders of congregational song.
Requirements: The ability to sing in tune is expected. The ability to read music is a plus, but is not required; ability to sing before the whole community; willingness and time to prepare thoroughly. Must be a regular, active member of an ensemble (at St. Ignatius) to participate.
Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsal with the cantor’s ensemble; must arrive 30 minutes before Mass to rehearse with the accompanist and prepare for Mass.
Contemporary ChoirThe Contemporary Choir provides music for the 11:15 am. Sunday Mass. Those who play musical instruments (flute, bass, guitar, etc.) are welcome on a regular basis or for occasional participation.Requirements: ability to read music is a plus but is not required; ability to sing in tune is expected.
Time commitment: We practice Sunday before Mass (10:15 to 10:45 am) in the Annex chapel, next to the church office.
Life Teen BandLeads worship music at every 5:00 pm. Sunday Life Teen Mass in a praise and worship style which ministers to many people of all ages, especially the young. The Band also provides music for weddings, Quinceñera, concerts, retreats, workshops and other events per request. New members are welcomed and encouraged.Requirements: Open to youth, teens, young adults and adults. Singers must be able to carry a tune, but do not have to be a soloist or have to read musical notes. All instruments are welcome. Sound and equipment technician assistance is needed as well. Adults must complete the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity Workshop and agree to a background check to be able to participate.Time commitment: Rehearsals are held on Sundays starting at 4 p.m. to prepare for the 5 p.m. Mass. Additional rehearsals are held twice a month, with dates and times determined two weeks in advance.
Mariachi San IgnacioProvides music at the 1:00 pm. Sunday Spanish Mass. More musicians are needed for additional ensembles.Requirements: ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not necessary for membership in the mariachi band, sing, play guitar, guitarron, violin, trumpet and flute.
Time commitment: rehearses each Tuesday evening (7-9p.m.) at Father Joe's House (St Vincent de Paul Food Bank) and at the Annex Building (10:30 am - 12:30 p.m.) prior to playing liturgical music for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month at the 1 p.m. Spanish Mass" -
Contact Us
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Andrea L. Pobanz, DMAchoirsst-ignatius.orgMinistry Contact (Adult, Festival Choirs & Cantors)
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Laurie Baalmancontemporarychoirst-ignatius.orgMinistry Contact (Contemporary Choir)
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MIchael VanHattenlifeteenbandst-ignatius.orgMinistry Contact (LIFE TEEN Band)
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Eli Barronmariachisst-ignatius.orgMinistry Contact (Mariachi San Ignacio & Rondalla San Ignacio)
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Lita Hernandezmariachisst-ignatius.orgMinistry Contact (Mariachi San Ignacio)
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Rodrigo GarciaMinistry Contact (Ministerio Alabanza Carismatico Sinai)
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