Leading the assembly in raising its heart to God through song, a variety of groups provide extraordinary music for all liturgical celebrations during the Church Year. Janet Sarsfield directs the musicians and singers for the Adult, Ensemble, Children's, and Teen Choirs. Singers attend weekly practices, and simple auditions are held for new singers in the Fall of each year and whenever necessary throughout the year.
- The Adult Choir sings at the 9:30 Mass every Sunday and at all major celebrations throughout the year. Rehearsals have begun, for the Adult Choir which sings at the 9:30 Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Those interested in joining the Choir for the first time are asked arrive at 7:10 for a simple audition. Potential new members are asked to call Mrs. Sarsfield at 703-221-4745 or e-mail her at janets@stfrncis.org or jmily@comcast.net.
- The Teen/Young Adult Choir sings several times monthly during the school year (in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Schedule) at the 5:30 Mass on Sunday. They also sing for all combined Choir Celebrations during the year and at Christmas and Easter. Rehearsals have begun, for the Teen/Young Adult Choir which sings several times monthly (in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Schedule) at the 5:30 Mass on Sunday. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. The group also rehearses at 4:30 before their scheduled Sunday night masses throughout the year. Singers from Grade 8 through College age who are interested in joining this group are asked to call Mrs. Sarsfield at 703-221-4745 or by e-mail at janets@stfrncis.org or jmily@comcast.net as soon as possible. There will be simple group auditions at 5:45 before the rehearsal. (Please note that parents of Teen Choir Members who sing or play an Instrument are also allowed to participate in the Teen/Young Adult Choir and must audition along with their children.)
- The Worship Ensemble sings at the 12:00 Noon Mass every Sunday throughout the year, for Christmas and Easter and all Combined Choir Celebrations during the year. The Worship Ensemble sings at the 12:00 Noon Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals for the Worship Ensemble which sings at the 12:00 Noon Mass every Sunday has resumed and will be held every Thursday evening from 7:30 until 9:00 P.M. The Ensemble also rehearses from 11:15 until 11:45 every Sunday before the Noon Mass. Potential new members are asked to arrive at 7:15 before the Thursday evening rehearsal for a simple audition.If you are interested in participating in this group, please call Mrs. Sarsfield at 703-221-4745 or e-mail her at janets@stfrncis.org or jmily@comcast.net.
- St. Francis Select Choir sings for the Friday Morning Children's Masses throughout the School year at 8:45 AM. Rehearsals are held throughout the School year on Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Call Mrs. Sarsfield at 703-221-4745 for further information.
- Parish Christmas Children’s Choir sings for the 3:30 Christmas Pageant - 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass and the 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Children's Mass. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons from mid-November until the Sunday before Christmas from 3:00 until 4:30 PM. Children are asked to sign up for one of the 2 Christmas Children's Masses as well as The Christmas Festival of Praise Children's Choir.
- Christmas Festival of Praise The annual CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF PRAISE will be presented by the St. Francis of Assisi Music Ministry on Friday, December 16, 2010, from 7:15 until 9:15 followed by a Reception in the Dining Hall. All Choirs from the Church and School will be combined for this Concert which will be recorded, video-graphed and photographed. CD sets from 2004 through 2008 are available for purchase at $20 per double CD Set. Call the Church Office of Mrs. Sarsfield at (703) 221-4745 for information.
- ALL CHOIRS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SING IN THE YEARLY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF PRAISE WHICH IS HELD THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS. REGULAR REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE IS A PREREQUISITE.
For information regarding Music Ministry, please contact Janet Sarsfield at (703) 221-4745. You may also download the Music Information Sheet.