On July 1, 2016, I began full-time work as music director of St. Mary’s parish. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share with you some of the “amazing” things music ministry has accomplished this year
Formed a summer children’s choir as well as parish children’s choir
Provided a team building retreat and workshop with various clinicians for music ministers
Established groups of musicians
Welcomed new cantors, organists, and choir members
Established a hymn selection committee
Established a liturgy committee
Established a young person’s choir and orchestra
Resurrected our organ concert series
Upgraded our sound equipment
Offered cantor trainings and organ workshops
Began running a blog page
Upgraded our website to make communications better
Seek the active participation of the assembly
Purchased a digital library that corresponds with our hymnal
Made use of the latest technology
Established guidelines for planning music for funerals