St. Vincent Martyr Parish is blessed with an established, vibrant music ministry with varied musical offerings. At St. Vincent Martyr, music is an integral part of our liturgical celebrations. Our goal as pastoral musicians is to bring parishioners closer to God through sung prayer. We invite all parishioners to be part of music ministry either by your participation from the pew, in one of our choirs, or by volunteering behind the scenes.
Interested in joining or learning more about SVM Music Ministry? Click here. Music Ministry Office: 973-377-4000 x 256.
Parish Choir is the flagship choral ensemble for St. Vincent Martyr Music Ministry. Opens to teens and adults, this ensemble meets every Wednesday evening (7:30-9:00PM) during the choir season (mid-Sept.-May) to prepare for service to the Sunday 10:30AM Liturgy. This ensemble prepares a diverse range of musical selections that serves to complement the liturgy. We are always looking for new singers and instrumentalists to share their musical gifts and talents.
Choristers is the Children's Choir of St. Vincent Martyr. Under the direction of Lauren Fittipaldi, they provide music for our Sunday Family Liturgies at 9AM and rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM during the choir season.
This young group of music ministers accepts members from 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls. While "youth" centered, music for this group includes much of the traditional repertoire of the congregation. Interested seventh and eighth graders receive training as young Psalmists and Cantors.
All children are most welcome at any time of the year.
Chamber Choir rehearses and sings once a month, mostly at the 10:30AM Sunday liturgy. This ensemble embraces challenging repertoire from the vast array of sacred music from chant to modern compositions. Chamber Choir also provides music for our annual Tenebrae service. A vocal hearing is required to participate. For more information contact Peter Solecki, Director of Music Ministry, at (973) 377-4000 x 256 or at [email protected].
Contemporary Ensemble is a group open to teens and adults that prepares contemporary Christian music as well as contemporary arrangements of more traditional hymns for the 5:00PM liturgy on Saturday. Singers and instrumentalists of all experience and skill levels are most welcome to come share their gifts and talents. Contemporary Ensemble meets at 4:00pm prior to 5:00pm Saturday Mass for rehearsal.
Our Handbell Choir is a highly dedicated ensemble serving to enhance various liturgies with the beauty and unique sound of handbells and choir chimes. This ensemble serves both alone and alongside our other choirs. Members with music-reading experience are most welcome to join. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM in the Church.
Cantors are men and women who lead the sung prayer at liturgies throughout the year. Cantors are trained as psalmists and leaders of song by the Director of Music Ministry. Interested singers should contact Peter Solecki, Director of Music Ministry, to set up a time for a conversation and voice hearing.