Adult Choir
The parish Adult Choir has a long-standing tradition of providing quality music
to inspire the congregation’s prayer. The group explores a variety of
repertoire and sings with professional instrumental ensembles at Christmas and
Holy Week celebrations. Active from September through June, the choir
rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 pm, and participates weekly at the 10:00
am mass on Sundays as well as other Sacramental celebrations throughout the
year. If you are of high school age or older and are interested in sharing
your musical gifts with this ensemble or would like more information, please
contact Brandon Gauvin at 248.646.2244 or bgauvin@hnchurch.org.
Children’s Choir
The Holy Name Children's Choir, open to all in grades 2-6, was re-established
in 2011 under the direction of Patricia Seibold. The choir strives to
transform aspiring singers into our youngest Ministers of Music. We
participate in liturgies about once a month from September to Palm Sunday,
the highlight of the year occurring at Mass on Christmas Eve. The choir
rehearses weekly on Tuesdays after school. Interested parents should
contact Mrs. Seibold at (248) 540-4265 or pattivian@aol.com.
Bell Choir
The
newest addition to the Holy Name Ensembles is the Bell Choir. The Bell
Choir meets once a week on Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to Noon (in between Masses) and is open to anyone
that has a passion for music. Whether you are new to music, want to get
back into music, or interested in a new instrument, all are welcome. The
Bell Choir practices and performs from September to May, and typically performs
at Christmas and Easter masses along with the liturgical ensemble concerts.
If you are interested in playing with the Bell Choir, or would like more
information, please email Anthony and Rebecca Marciniak at anthony.marciniak@gmail.com.
4:00 p.m. Mass
Music at the 4:00 Mass on Saturdays is under the direction of Mr. Chris
Charboneau. Chris has been playing at Holy Name for over 15 years,
serving as a pianist and vocalist. An active member of the parish, Chris was
the first Grand Knight of the Holy Name Knights of Columbus, now in it's 9th
year of existence. He is also the Music Director at the University of Detroit
Jesuit High School and Academy where he teaches band and music
history. Chris is joined by his singing partner, Patty Ward, at the 4:00
mass, as well as other volunteer musicians from the parish on many
occasions. If you would like to be involved in the music ministry at the
4:00 mass, please email Chris at Christopher.Charboneau@uofdjesuit.org
Instrumentalists
Instruments provide
another dimension to the musical experience and add to the solemnity of
liturgical celebrations. Although a minimum of high school proficiency is
required to participate in this ministry, a regular weekly commitment is not. If
you are interested in sharing your musical gifts with the parish in this way,
or would like more information, please contact Brandon Gauvin at 248.646.2244
or bgauvin@hnchurch.org.