Music

Sacred music is one of the Church's greatest treasures.  The tradition of musical praise dates back to the earliest days of civilization, and continues to mold and shape our common worship.  The language of music has the power to transcend boundaries geographic, ideologic, emotional and spiritual.    

Christ the King, a multicultural parish, is home to a very active and vibrant music ministry, with ensembles for children and adults, both vocal and instrumental, for those whose primary languages are English, Vietnamese, or Tagalog.  For more information, please feel free to contact Edith Moore Hubert, or any of the ensemble leaders listed below. 

Musical Ensembles at Christ the King

Adult Choir - English
The Adult Choir is open to singers high school age and above. Younger singers may participate by audition or invitation of the director.  The Adult Choir leads the singing at the 11:00am Sunday Mass from September-May, on Holy Days, and for other special services.  Our repertoire includes ancient Gregorian chant, traditional hymns and anthems, as well as more recent compositions. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required.  Rehearsals are on Sundays from 12:15 - 1:30 in the chapel.

Handbell Choir 
We are blessed to have a 3.5 octave set of Schulmerich handbells here at Christ the King.  Bells have always had a significant role in the Church, and we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to our parishioners.  Open to teens and adults, this group rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00pm in the church.  Basic music reading skills are necessary.  

Cantors 
A cantor leads and inspires the singing of the assembly.  Cantors are scheduled for the Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am Masses.  A cantor must be confident enough to lead the singing of the responsorial psalm from the ambo.  Ample training and rehearsal time is offered so that each cantor feels well prepared prior to their assigned Mass. Formal music training is not a requirement, but cantors should have confident voices, the ability to sing in tune and enunciate clearly, and enough skill to learn music on their own.  Our current group of cantors includes music majors, music teachers, as well as parishioners with beautiful voices, good ears, and a devotion to lead the singing of the assembly.   

Children's Choir 
Our Children's Choir choir is open to students in grades 1-8 and meets in the church on Wednesdays from 5:45 - 6:30pm.  The Children's Choir sings once a month on Sundays at the 9:00am Children's Mass, and for special holidays (Christmas, Easter, First Communion, etc).  In addition to learning hymns and songs for Mass, weekly rehearsals include instruction in rhythmic reading, solfege, and other basic musicianship skills.  Students may join at any time throughout the year, but must first meet with the director for an informal/casual audition.

Blessed Beyond Belief (Director:  Wendy Klinkenberg)
The Blessed Beyond Belief ensemble provides music for the 5:00 pm Sunday Mass and other special parish events.  Focusing on contemporary music, the ensemble includes vocalists, guitarists, a bass player, drummer and keyboardist.  For more information, please contact the director, Wendy Klinkenberg, through the parish office (904-724-0080).

Funeral Choir 
This group serves a very special role, ministering to those who are bereaved at their time of need with their gift of comforting and inspiring music.  We rehearse 30 minutes prior to Funeral Masses.  Notification of services are sent via a phone tree or email list.