OLPH is blessed to have a wide variety of musical ensembles.  If you would like to get involved in the music ministry at OLPH, please contact Dana La Rosa, Director of Music.  Being involved in music ministry is a wonderful way to share your talents with the parish, meet others with the same interests, sharpen your musical skills, and contribute to our community's prayer.

• Traditional Choir
  The Traditional Choir provides music in a variety of styles at the 10:30 Mass.  Our repertoire includes everything from chant to classical to new pieces by contemporary composers.  The choir rehearses 7:30 to 9 PM on Thursday evenings during the school year.
  
  
• Contemporary Ensemble
  The Contemporary Ensemble offers an opportunity for singers and instrumentalists to learn music in a contemporary style.  Rehearsals are held in the church every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 during the school year, and the group sings at the 4:30 Mass the first three Saturdays of the month.  Recently, members of the Contemporary Ensemble have even provided music for weekly Bible study meetings and the parish picnic.
  
  
• Youth Choir
  Our Youth Choir, under the direction of David Punshon-Smith, sings at the Youth Mass, the fourth Sunday of the month at the 9 AM Mass.  The Youth Choir is made up of middle and high school students who sing music in a variety of styles.  The group also provides an opportunity for young instrumenalists to contribute their talents, and offers youth the chance to minister as cantors.  Rehearsals are held in the church each Tuesday from 6:30-8:00.
  
  
• Children's Choir and Handchimes
  The Children's Choir sings at the Children's Mass, which takes place the second Sunday of the month at the 9 AM Mass.  The Children's Choir is open to children in first grade and up. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30.  The children also contribute in a special way to the annual Christmas program, and even take part in community events.  We also have a Handchime Choir, open to children in third grade and up.  Handchime rehearsals are held at 6:00 on Thursdays.
  
  
• Chant Schola
  Discovery why Gregorian chant is among the most beautiful sacred music in our Catholic tradition. Chant Schola members learn how to read chant notation, sing, and conduct chant.  Rehearsals are held every Monday evening at 7:30, and the group sings every week at the Saturday 8:15 Mass.  For more information, see Mia Coyne.
  
  
• Instrumentalists
  OLPH is blessed to have several parishioners contribute their instrumental talents to our liturgies.  We have had talented organists and pianists, wind instruments, guitars, and even a brass ensemble.  If you play any instrument, think about volunteering your services to the parish, either for a one-time event or for a more long-term commitment to one of our musical ensembles.
  
  
• Cantors
  Being a cantor is a special calling for those with a strong singing voice, who are comfortable being in front of large groups of people, and who are able to make the commitment to learn music on their own in preparation for Mass.  Cantors lead the music at 2-3 Masses per month.  Cantor training can be provided to those who are interested.