Music Ministry at St. Joseph Catholic Church
“To Sing is to Pray Twice.”
St. Augustine
Music Director: Shana Klee
Adult Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays (after Labor Day through May), from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church.
The St. Joseph Adult Choir is a 4 part choir that consists of people of any age. We sing traditional and contemporary sacred music. This is a holiday and special event choir. Please contact Shana Klee at (701)663-9562 for specific information.
Weekend Musicians
St. Joseph Music Ministry offers many opportunities for varied musical interests and abilities.
Cantor Ministry
Willing singers are invited to become cantors. The primary responsibility is to lead worship for weekend liturgies. Training is provided with the music director. Weekly rehearsals are ½ hour before Mass. All other rehearsals can be arranged privately with the music director.
Accompanists
Any interested pianists or organists are invited to assist at worship. A certain proficiency is expected. Accompanists work with the music director and training is provided. Weekly rehearsals are ½ hour before Mass. Additional rehearsal are arranged privately with the music director.
[Available instruments: Kawai Acoustic Grand Piano, Rogers Electric Organ]
Instrumentalists
All instrumentalists are welcome to play at any of the Sunday, holiday or special event liturgies. Contact the music director for rehearsal times and music.
Youth Group Singers
This group is made up of students in grades 7-12 who want to assist at monthly weekend liturgies. Rehearsals and Mass schedules are coordinated with the Youth Director and Music Director.
Polka Mass
Polka musicians provide music for liturgy on the last Saturday of every Month (excluding the seasons Advent and Lent). This group is comprised of instrumentalists and vocalists that reflect the spirit of German Heritage.
Men's Ensemble
This men's ensemble is a selected group of men that are involved with liturgies once a month. This group was newly formed in 2003. For specific information contact Shana Klee at (701)663-9562.
Music for Weddings and Funerals
All music for weddings and funerals needs to be arranged with the music director. Specific information can be obtained by contacting Shana Klee or the Parish Office at (701)663-9562.