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8:30 Choir - Mostly traditional in musical style, we sing at the 8:30 Sunday Liturgy.  Rehearsals are weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Parish Choir - Singing a variety of musical styles, from traditional hymns to contemporary liturgical work, we sing at the 11:00 Sunday Liturgy.  Rehearsals are weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Cantors - Cantors are special ministers who guide the congregation through their sung participation in liturgical celebrations. They are facilitators of sung prayer.

Soloists - If you have special musical abilities and wish to share your gifts with the St. Matthew community, we would love to incorporate you into our music program.

Combined Adult Choirs - Our three adult choirs combine to sing special Liturgies including Christmas, Holy Triduum, Confirmation and First Holy Communion.  This allows us to present music that is fuller and more festive for these important Liturgies.

Children's Choirs - Children's Choirs are open to all children of the parish. Children who attend a school other than St. Matthew are encouraged to participate. More Information>

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Instrumentalists - are always welcome at any liturgy. If you want to participate weekly or periodically throughout out the year, we would love for you to be part of our music ministry. 

Saturday Band - Plays at the Saturday 5:00 Vigil Liturgies, and is open to instrumentalists of all varieties.

11:00 Band - Plays at the Sunday 11:00 Liturgy and is open to instrumentalists of all varieties.

Handbell Choirs - Our 2 adult bell choirs pay at the Sunday Liturgies about once every 6 weeks and also at major Liturgies throughout the year.

Tuesday Handbells rehearses weekly on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.  

Wednesday Handbells rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 p.m.

Questions or comments: Joel Bolen, Director of Music Ministries, 615-550-5108

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Pre-plan a Funeral - Please contact Joel Bolen in the music office 615-550-5108 or by email jbolen@stmatthewtn.org.

Plan a wedding - Please contact Joel Bolen in the music office 615-550-5108 or by email jbolen@stmatthewtn.org. 

Job Posting

Saint Matthew Catholic Church is seeking a part-time Children’s Choir accompanist.  Responsibilities include playing for weekly rehearsals for 2 children’s choirs, 2 school Liturgies during the week, periodic weekend Liturgies on Saturday evening and occasional other Liturgies throughout the Liturgical year.  Ideal candidate would have excellent keyboard skills (piano and organ) in multiple styles of music (classical, contemporary, etc.), have strong accompanying skills as well as the ability to lead the assembly in congregational participation.  Understanding of Catholic Liturgy and ability to lead a children’s choir are both a major plus.  Time requirements are approximately 14 hours per week during the school year.  Hourly salary commensurate with education and experience and the potential for growth based on candidate’s skill set.  Please send cover letter and résumé to Joel Bolen, Director of Music Ministries at jbolen@stmatthewtn.org or for inquires, call 615-550-5108.

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