Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
Break into song; sing praise!
Psalm 98
Music Ministries
Music is an integral part of our liturgical celebrations at Christ the King Church. During Sunday Mass, at funerals and weddings, and on special feasts, music helps to bond all of us together in prayer as we come together to worship.
Music in liturgy has the capacity to transcend words and ideas and can facilitate within the faithful a powerful connection to that which is eternal and divine. And while we are all participants in the music, some of us are called to minister to the congregation by sharing our diverse musical talents with the assembly.
The Music Ministries at Christ the King Church, under the direction of William J. Thomas, include cantors, instrumentalists, and two choirs: Christ the King Singers for members high school age and beyond, and the Youth Choir for members in elementary and middle grades.
Christ the King Singers is an all-volunteer adult choir of both non-professional and trained voices. The ensemble's repertoire ranges in style and includes chant, Renaissance motets, music from the Baroque and Classical periods, contemporary Gospel, and music from diverse cultures. The choir has sung in English, Latin,
French, German, and African languages.
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Rather than performing for the assembly, the choir's mission is to communicate in musical expression the Word of God, enhancing the liturgy and supporting the congregation in song.
Christ the King Singers sings at the 10:30 Mass from the parish feast of Christ the King in November through Corpus Christi, and at other services during the Christmas holidays and Easter Triduum. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7 pm in the church. Membership is open to anyone who can “carry a tune”; music-reading skills are helpful but not necessary.
Listen to the music of
Christ the King Singers!
Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
Arr. W. J. Thomas
December 24, 2007
Come Thou, Long Expected Jesus
Wesley; arr. R. Leaf
December 9, 2007
Fum, Fum, Fum
vocal arr. D. Shove;
orch. arr. W. J. Thomas
December 24, 2003
Cantor Schedule
Christ the King Youth Choir
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Since COVID, the Christ the King Youth Choir has taken on several forms, from its origin as a group of elementary and middle-school students, to a smaller ensemble of middle- and high-school singers. The group continues to evolve, as do opportunities for young people to become involved in the music ministry at Christ the King. Please speak with DIrector of Music Ministries Bill Thomas if your child is interested in joining the music ministry.
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