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Cantors
Leader: Rex Rund (317-663-4007)
- Individual singers who fill the dual role of song leader and psalmist (singing the Responsorial Psalm) at Mass
- Individual cantors minister at 8 AM and 12:30 PM Masses. Cantors for all other Masses are from the ensemble responsible for each Mass.
- Potential new cantors must audition and be trained for this ministry.
- Rehearsals Wednesday 5:30 - 7 PM by appointment with the organist
Pueri Cantores Children's Choir
Leaders: Rex Rund (317-663-4007) and Mary Jeanne Kurdys
- Open to all children in grades 2 - 8 at any school, public, private, or home school
- Unison and two-part singing of choral and liturgical music of many styles
- Lead music at children's liturgy on the 3rd Saturday of month at 5:30 PM Mass
- Rehearsals Tuesdays from 4:15 - 5:15 PM during the school year
- Emphasis on prayer, ministry, and good, solid vocal technique and choral discipline
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Coro Español
Leader: Lauren March (317-846-3475)
- Small ensemble singing Spanish and bilingual music of many styles
- Sing at 7 PM Spanish Mass every Sunday
- Rehearsals Sunday 6:15 PM
Antioch Teen Ensemble
Leader: Kayser Swidan (317-574-9751)
- High school singers and instrumentalists proclaiming God's word through mostly contemporary liturgical music
- Lead music at OLMC 5:30 PM Sunday evening Mass throughout the year. Also lead music for annual Destination Jesus retreat.
- Rehearsals weekly prior to Mass, from 4:15 - 5:30 PM
- Membership in Antioch (high school youth group) strongly encouraged.
- Fellowship and fun for young people in the Lord's service.
Gloria Dei (Glory of God) Choir
Leader: Rex Rund (317-663-4007)
- Four-part SATB choir of 50+ members
- Sing choral music of many styles (chant, motets, traditional and contemporary choral works, spirituals, etc.)
- Lead music at OLMC 11 AM Mass every Sunday from September through Pentecost
- Rehearsals at OLMC each Wednesday from 8 - 9:30 PM during same calendar period
- Several outreach concerts and performances through the year
Bells of Our Lady Handbell Choir
Leaders: Brian Wise (317-580-9594) and Carol Oberbroeckling (317-896-2823)
- Uses the unique sound of handbells to enhance liturgical music at various liturgies
- Perform outside concerts
- Rehearsals Wednesday 6:30 - 8 PM
Men's Ensemble
Leader: Dan Sloan (317-571-9448)
- Small ensemble specializing in contemporary liturgical music
- Lead the singing at 8 AM Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month
- Rehearsals flexible
Resurrection Choir
Leader: Rex Rund (317-663-4007)
- This choir leads the music at parish funerals, providing great comfort to the bereaved.
- Only two rehearsals each year, and you can sing at whatever funerals you are available for, not necessarily all.
- You need not be a member of another music group to join.
Saturday Evening Cantors
- Musical styles include both contemporary and traditional music
- Lead music at OLMC 5:30 PM Mass every Saturday
- Rehearsals generally Saturday at 4 PM
Schola Cantorum
Leader: Rex Rund (317-663-4007)
- 4-part small (auditioned) choir specializing in Gregorian chant and polyphonic choral music in Latin and English
- Mostly traditional music
- Lead music at OLMC 9:30 AM Mass 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month
- Rehearsals each Wednesday evening from 6 - 7:15 PM
Women's Ensemble
Leader: Alan Jordan (317-782-1276)
- Two and three-part treble choral music, ranging from classical to contemporary
- Lead music at OLMC 9:30 AM Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month from September through Pentecost
- Rehearsals each Wednesday evening from 7 - 8 PM during same calendar period
Music Scholarship to Guerin Catholic High School
Questions: Rex Rund ( rundr@olmc1.org )
Incoming freshmen at Guerin Catholic H.S. are invited to apply for the Barry W. Klemm Memorial Music Scholarship for the 2018-19 school year. This scholarship generally sees one student awarded a scholarship of up to $1500 toward tuition at GCHS; sometimes the award is split between two students. The student must be an OLMC parishioner who is an incoming 9th grader and will be involved in both school and OLMC parish music. Application materials include school transcripts, an audition recording, and an essay; application deadline is April 15, 2018. Application packets are available in the Parish Office and in the St. Cecilia Music Room. Or download application form here