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Music is a vital part of worship here at ND! Singing and music making enrich our souls and strengthen our sense of community. Our ministry involves people of many diverse ages and skills working at leading and inspirig our celebrations by using their musical talents to praise God.
". . . join in the triumphant hymn of praise!" We would like to invite everyone, anytime during the year, to become involved in the Music Ministry of our church. We have various ensembles available as well as numerous opportunities to share your love for God through music. Below are the music programs currently available through our ministry.
Adult Choir - Director: Jim Keefe (973) 538-1358, ext. 109 or email: jkeefe@ndcarmel.com.- Ministers at 10:30AM Mass on Sundays and Special Occasions, from September through June.
- Open to all Adults and high school students who can sing on pitch and have a desire to sing.
- Rehearsals every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00PM and Sunday at 10:00AM in the choir room
Joyful Noise - Director: Teresa Elko, email: teresine@optonline.net.- Ministers the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 9:00AM Mass, from Septemeber through Pentecost Sunday.
- Open to students in 2nd through 8th grade.
- Rehearsals on selected Wednesdays, 5:15PM to 6:00PM, in the choir room.
Cantors: A very important ministry and a central part to the Liturgy. It is open to those who have a strong presence and strong voice with vocal experience. If interested, please contact our Music Director:Jim Keefe (973) 538-1358, ext. 109 or email: jkeefe@ndcarmel.com.
Musicians/Praise Band: Parishioners have stepped forward with their musical talents of guitar, French horn, flute and percussion. If you play a musical instrument well, please consider joining this fun and exciting group. If interested, please contact our Music Director: Jim Keefe (973) 538-1358, ext. 109 or email:jkeefe@ndcarmel.com.
Teen Ensemble - Director: Jim Keefe (973) 538-1358, ext. 109 or mail: jkeefe@ndcarmel.com- Ministers at the 12:15pm Mass on prescheduled Sundays.
- Open to all teenagers who sing and/or can play an instrument and have a love for music.
- Rehearsals at 11am in the Music Room, preceding the prescheduled Mass.
Moms & Tots Music - Director: Lisa Scanzera (973) 659-0301. Calling all Moms (or Dads, or Grandmas, or Grandpas, etc.) & Toddlers! Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the choir room, for 45 minutes of music, Bible stories, instruments, dancing and just plain FUN. Toddlers are engaged in meaningful songs, dancing and storytelling that celebrate their love for God, their church, themselves, their families and friends. Gathers September through June.