Sacred Music Ministry

The Parish Choir provides music for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday masses, seasonal celebrations and Holy Days throughout the liturgical year. The choir sings a variety of music that is ancient, modern and contemporary, from music masters and living composers. This SATB choir enhances the sung prayer of the people and provides beautiful sacred anthems and motets.The choir is open to all adults. 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, 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:45am - 10:30 a.m.warm-up and mass 

Dr. John J. Hoffman
Director of Worship and Sacred Music, Choirmaster/Organist
jhoffman@st-ignatius.org

Cantors / Psalmists are animators of the assemblies' sung prayer and provide sung portions of the communities' prayer that are more solo in nature.  Often these musical setting are chanted texts or through-composed settings that require a mature vocal technique.
 
Requirements: Must be a practicing Catholic and an audition is required. The ability to sing in tune with a pleasant vocal sound and read music is required. Must be an active member of the parish choir, ensembles or Mariachi Coro. to participate in this ministry.

Time Commitment: Weekly rehearsal with parish choir, ensemble or coro and must arrive 30 minutes before mass to rehearse with the accompanist and prepare for mass.

Dr. John J. Hoffman
Director of Worship and Sacred Music
jhoffman@st-ignatius.org

The Contemporary Choir provides music for the 11:15 a.m. Sunday Masses. Those who play musical instruments (flute, bass, guitar, etc.) are welcome on a regular basis or for occasional participation.

The Sunday Life Teen formation programs help form young Catholics in the faith.  The Life Teen Mass is an extension of this formation process.  The Life Teen Ensemble meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:15 p.m. in the Choir of the church and provides music for the Sunday 5:00 p.m. masses throughout the year.

Requirements: Open to youth, teens, young adults, and adults. Singers must be able to carry a tune.  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.

The Sunday 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass features the music of Mariachi San Ignacio. The Coro is open to teens and adults.