Cantors - Cantors lead our congregation in singing our hymns and the various Mass parts, and serve as Minister of the Word for the Psalm and Gospel Acclamation. Anyone interested in becoming a cantor will need an audition with the Director of Music. There are several qualifications necessary to be a Cantor. Although a singer may sing well in a choir setting, that doesn't necessarily translate to being a good cantor. Cantors should have excellent control of their voice, and should have a quality solo voice and tone, so the voice shouldn't be too raspy/harsh or too nasal. The ability to sing with a microphone at the appropriate level is needed, so singing too soft and/or too loud must be avoided. Too heavy of a vibrato, and too light of a vibrato is to be avoided. The ability to read music is a necessity. Contact Deacon Mike Sweeney at the parish office at 813.689.4900, or via email here.
Adult Choir - This fine group of singers is the foundation of the music ministry. If you have a positive attitude and are able to sing on key, you should consider joining. A brief and simple audition is required, just to make sure you can sing on key. It is helpful to have experience in singing SATB arrangements, or at least have the abillity to sing notes that aren't always the melody. Altos, tenors and basses should be able to read music, as they most of the time will not be singing the melody. The choir normally sings at the 11:30am Sunday Mass and serves all major liturgies. Practices are usually Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the church. Contact Deacon Mike S. at the parish office at 813.689.4900, or via email here.
Youth Choir - Children in grades 4-6 are forming a new Youth Choir in the Fall of 2021! Practice Tuesdays from 5:45pm-6:30pm. They typically sing at the 9:30am Sunday Mass. Girls and boys should be able to sing in a soprano range. Contact Deacon Mike S. for more info at 813.689.4900, or via email here.
Contemporary Ensemble - This group is composed of high school students and older who sing contemporary music at the Contemporary Mass/LifeTeen Mass at 5:30pm Sundays. An audition is required for members of the group, as there is a limited number of singers and instrumentalists needed. Contact Deacon Mike S. for more info at 813.689.4900, or via email here.
Wind Instrumentalists - Wind instrumentalists, specifically brass and woodwinds, are asked to consider adding to various Liturgies throughout the year. Instrumentalists' playing level should be at least at a highschool level, or 5+ years. The ability to cleanly play high notes and 16th notes is needed. Contact Deacon Mike S. for more info at 813.689.4900, or via email here.