Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord

The Ministry of Music at Saint Rose of Lima                       

Director of Music & Organist   

John Buckel

CONTACT: Mr. Buckel at 516.798.4992 x240 or e-mail: johnb@srolchurch.org   

Cantor & Associate Director

Matthew Bayen

The Parish Choir

Founded over forty years ago, the semi-professional Parish Choir (SATB) remains the pillar of our music ministry. The choir continues to enrich the 11:00am Traditional Choir Mass, our most sacred liturgies, and various concerts throughout each choral season. The choir sings a vast variety of repertoire ranging from motets of the renaissance period to new publications. Singers in age from high school through mature adult are welcome to join. A simple audition is required. Previous choral experience is preferred.
Over the past 9 years, the choir has performed notable sacred music concerts including Requiem - Faure, Messiah - Handel (Parts I & III), Messe Solennelle (St. Cecilia) - Gounod (with the former Diocesan Choir of Rockville Centre), Gloria - Vivaldi, and The Seven Last Words of Christ - Dubois.                 

Concert Series Brochure 2019 - 2020 

 

Youth Chorale

(Grades 4 - 8 & High School Schola)
Founded over twenty years ago, this ever-evolving mixed choir of boys and girls continue to enrich the 9:30 am Family Liturgy Mass along with the Handbell Choirs from September through May. All boys and girls who love to sing are welcome to join. Being a part of this ensemble provides choristers the opportunity to develop strong vocal skills and proper performance etiquette. Most importantly, it gives choristers the opportunity to grow in their faith through music and share that faith with those around them. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings.  

Youth Bell Choir

(Advanced Middle School & High School Schola)

Founded in 2005, this ensemble of boys and girls is made up of intermediate/advanced handbell ringers that enrich our 9:30am Family Mass. Almost all the members of this choir have gained experience from participating in the Junior Bell Choir and Youth Chorale. They also perform significant solo bell pieces for liturgies and concerts.

 

Junior Bell Choir

(Elementary & Middle School beginning at Grade 4)

Founded in 2016, this ensemble invites boys and girls to participate in the 9:30am Family Mass as beginner/intermediate handbell ringers where they learn the basic techniques and methods of ringing in a bell choir. Almost all the boys and girls in the Youth Chorale participate in the Junior Bell Choir.  

Teen Cantors

Appointed by the Music Director, boys & girls in the High School grade levels who show exemplary leadership as members of the Youth Chorale may become Cantors for the 9:30 am Family Mass. As a Teen Cantor, he/she will have leadership roles in presenting the weekend announcements/greetings for Mass, and helping to lead the congregation in song.

Contemporary Ensemble

The contemporary ensemble, led by vocalist/pianist, Stephanie Muhs, is made up of adults (18+) and offers exceptional contemporary music for the 5:15 pm Sunday evening Mass. If you are interested in participating, then please speak with Stephanie before or after the Mass.

The Pipe Organ at St. Rose - click here for Organ Specifications