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Music Ministry
Mission
Through involvement in the music ministry we are able to increase our personal commitment to Christ. By sharing of our time and talents, others may be inspired in worshipping God. We hope that you will find it possible to join one of our music ministries here at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church. You can take part in an exciting, active, and vital ministry in the life of St. Louis Catholic community. Information about the various ways you can become involved in St. Louis' music ministry:
Special Music Concerts and Events
For more information on upcoming concerts and other music events see the Concerts web page.
Our Organ
The Great Organ at St. Louis Church serves to lead worship at the traditional weekend and weekday liturgies, as well as for the Parochial School Masses. In addition, the instrument is used extensively in concert, and is especially well suited to the music of the 19th and 20th centuries. The organ is comprised of 60 ranks over five divisions, with a 4 manual Aeolian-Skinner console. For a complete specification of the instrument, please click on this link. If you have any questions regarding the organ, please call Chris Oelkers at 512.454.0384, ext. 204, or email.
St. Louis Church Piano Fund
After years of upright and electronic pianos, we are starting a campaign to raise monies to purchase high quality grand pianos for use in our church and chapel. St. Louis already has a tradition of fine music, but the acquisition of two large-scale acoustic grand pianos will allow a still greater range of musical style to invigorate our liturgies and other parish musical activities. In addition, concert quality instruments would allow us to better serve the musical needs of the greater Austin community (through the hosting of Diocesan events and local charitable-cause concerts, such as the annual Caregivers Concert), and provide the necessary means to host a variety of visiting artists and ensembles of stature that draw visitors (and, thereby, potential new church members) to our campus.
Our goal for the fund is $60,000. We ask for your prayers and, if possible, your financial support. If you desire to make a monetary donation in support of this campaign, your contribution should be made payable to the St. Louis Church Piano Fund. All donations are tax deductible.
Parish Choir
The Parish Choir is an advanced ensemble that sings traditional music from Gregorian Chant to modern day as well as occasional offerings in folk, ethnic and contemporary styles. Much emphasis is placed on acapella singing. The Parish Choir sings each week at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, has primary singing responsibilities on High Holy Days and Feasts, and often participates in Diocesan events such as ordinations and confirmations. Prior choral experience and music reading skills are helpful for membership in this ensemble, but not required.
Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the St. Louis School, Music Room #120. For more information, please contact director Mark Fisch in the church office at 512.454.0384, ext. 202.
El Coro de San Luís
Nuestro coro tiene mas de once años desde la primera misa hispana se celebro en San Luís. Somos adultos, jovenes, y mayores dedicados a alabar nuestro Señor con canticos de alabanza y himnos de gloria. Siempre ensayamos los jueves a las siete y media en nuestra escuela en el cuarto 119. El coro canta en la misa de una y media cada domingo. Instrumentalistas esten bienvenidos tambien. Muchas gracias a todos que responden a nuestro coro. Para mas información comunicarse con George Cisneros, director al 512.272.4911.
Metanoia (from the Greek for "radical change of the heart")
Solid contemporary liturgical music offered in a dynamic, energizing style is the hallmark of this special ensemble formerly known
as the St. Louis LIFE-Teen Band. Quality repertoire is drawn from a variety of sources and includes the time-honored classics from
the Gather and Glory and Praise traditions as well as current songs from today's leading Christian artists.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the St. Louis School, Room #119, and the group sings at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Singers and instrumentalists are welcomed by invitation or interview.
Check out this link for more details about our CD. For more information, please contact director Denise Descouzis at 512.218.0414.
Coro Nueva Alianza
Este grupo esta compuesto por niños, jóvenes y adultos que han estado en coros o grupos musicales en sus países natales. Nuestro coro fue formado para servir y alabar a Dios y para guiar a nuestra comunidad Hispana con cantos apropiados durante las diferentes temporadas del año litúrgico. El coro Nueva Alianza canta en la misa de las 5:30 pm cada domingo y los ensayos son los Jueves de 7:30 pm a 9:30 pm en el cuarto 120 de la escuela de San Luis Rey. Para mas información comunicarse con Maria Elena Murillo, director al 512.569.9674.
St. Louis Handbell Ringers
This group takes delight in the ancient practice of ringing bells to praise God. Involvement ranges from solo work to full
ensemble ringing. In addition to offering music at various weekend Masses, these players may also ring for special occasions
in the parish and for community organizational functions.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. in the Church balcony. For more information, please contact director Mark Fisch in the church
office at 512.454.0384, ext. 202.
Senior Choir Chimes
This group of "retired from day job" parishioners meets weekly to learn the art of choir chime ringing. The group accompanies chant tunes, hymns, and offers its own solo body of work in various liturgies, parish events, and community settings. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact director Chris Oelkers in the church office at 512.454.0384, ext. 204.
Cantors
Experienced vocalists lead the assembly in hymns and acclamations, proclaim God's word through psalmody, and provide special vocal music for Masses and other services. This is a very personal opportunity to serve God's people in song. For more information, please contact director Mark Fisch in the church office at 512.454.0384, ext. 202.
Instrumentalists
There are also opportunities for experienced instrumentalists to praise God through solo and ensemble repertoire not necessarily associated with one of the ensembles mentioned above. For more information, please contact director Mark Fisch in the church office at 512.454.0384, ext. 202.
Contact Us:
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Mark Fisch,
Director of Music
512.454.0384, ext. 202