Music Ministry
William F. Rainey, Jr. is currently Music Director/Organist and oversees the choral, instrumental, and handbell programs at St. Peter's. The adult choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm and sings at the 9:00am and 11:00am Sunday Masses.
For information about the choir, cantoring, playing an instrument or the handbell program, please call 704-332-2901 ext. 23.
WELCOME TO THE ST. PETER’S CHILDREN’S CHOIR
ABOUT THE CHOIR
The purpose of this choir will be to enhance the worship experience for young children through the joy of music. Children will experience vocally appropriate sacred music, proper singing techniques, and have the opportunity to be part of the Liturgy during the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
The choir is currently open to children aged 4 through third grade. Past choir members who have an interest in continuing may certainly do so, even if they have moved on to upper grades.
Emphasis will be placed on the child’s worship experience and the joy that music brings to the Liturgy. No prior music experience is required to join.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Parishioner Alicia Long is a certified K-12 music teacher and currently teaches K-4th grade music at Charlotte Latin School. Mrs. Long received her bachelor’s degree in voice performance from Florida State University and her master’s degree in Arts Administration from Boston University. Mrs. Long has participated in the Diocese "Protecting God's Children" workshop. She and her husband David have two children, Dylan & Aidan.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will be held during the 9:00 a.m. Mass in Benedict Hall. Children will meet in the narthex at 8:55 a.m. and rejoin their parents at approximately 9:30 a.m. Children will be escorted to and from Benedict Hall and we hope to make the transition back into Mass as seamless as possible.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Benedict Hall, Atrium III, 8:55-9:30 a.m.)
It is very important that children attend rehearsals in order to be prepared for Mass.
September 19, October 3, October 17.....Sing on October 24 at 9:00 a.m. Mass
November 7, November 21, December 12.....Sing on December 19 at 9:00 a.m. Mass
January 9, January 23, February 6.....Sing on February 13 at 9:00 a.m. Mass
February 27, March 13, March 27.....Sing on April 3 at 9:00 a.m. Mass
VOLUNTEERING
We will require parental assistance at rehearsals, especially in transporting children. A sign up will be available after registration.
CONTACT
Alicia Long: Email (preferred): aliciamillslong@yahoo.com or Phone: 704-321-1453
HOW TO REGISTER
Please select on the below link and complete the information on the form. The completed form can be mailed to the Church office, or simply drop it in the collection basket.
Children's Choir Registration Form
??