Music Ministry at Sacred Heart Church serves to promote full, active, and conscious participation of the assembly in the liturgy through sung prayer. Welcoming anyone who has a desire to participate in this ministry, we serve the needs of our parish in a very active and community-minded way. Our choirs have excellent leadership and are given the opportunity to learn and grow in an understanding of music and liturgy. Our cantors receive hands-on training and mentoring and have a clear understanding of their role as leaders of sung prayer. Those involved in music ministry have a significant leadership role in our liturgies and special services here at Sacred Heart. We offer opportunities for adults, children and teens to enhance the worship life of the parish through choral and instrumental ensembles. Please contact sheila.hancock@sacredheartwdm.org.
Cantor Ministry 
This ministry is open to advanced-level singers who wish to expand their ministry by leading the gathered assembly in song and prayer. The ability to read music is strongly recommended and an audition is required. Training and formation will be provided. For those who have never served as cantors before, you are strongly encouraged to be a member of a choir for approximately three months prior to entering cantor ministry.
Children’s Choir
Our Children’s Choir is comprised of young musicians, grades 3 through 8. Active from September through May, Children’s Choir sings for Mass once a month. Young voices are welcome to join at any time. Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons.
Hispanic Music Ministry
Our Hispanic Masses are enhanced by the talent of a highly skilled, Spanish-speaking musician. Music from Flor Y Canto is sung during our 1:00 pm Sunday afternoon Spanish Mass. English-speaking and Spanish-speaking musicians are welcome to join this very important ministry which serves each Sunday liturgy. Rehearsals: Prior to when Mass is scheduled.
Instrumentalists
If you play an instrument and feel called to music ministry, please contact the parish music director to explore how we can help you offer your gifts!
Knights Choir
The Knights Choir is open to any male parishioners. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is not required! The men sing one Mass per month and for various Holy Days and Special Holidays. Rehearsals: Saturday mornings prior to when scheduled to sing Mass.
Heart Beats
A new aspect to Music Ministry at Sacred Heart, our praise style music group provides music for one liturgy per month. Advanced singers and instrumentalists are invited to join.
Spirit Singers
Spirit Singers is a group of adult parishioners who come together to share their musical gifts with their church family. Fun, relaxed and passionate, Spirit Singers enjoy a wide range of music. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all abilities are invited to come pray through song. The group sings twice a month at various Mass times. Rehearsals: Almost every Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 in the church.
Teen Choir
Teen Choir is a contemporary group, comprised of high school students, who love to praise the Lord through song. The group includes voices, drums, piano, trumpet, flute, and any other instrument that comes along! Our Teen Choir enjoys an upbeat style of sung prayer and always welcomes new voices – the ability to read music is not required. Active from September through May, Teen Choir sings for Mass once a month. Rehearsals: Sunday evenings.
Traditional Choir
The Traditional Choir is open to any parishioner, high school age and above, who desires to share their voice with the Sacred Heart community. The Traditional Choir enjoys singing pieces ranging from choral standards to new music and everything in-between. The group strives to convey the Word of God through song and enhance the liturgy through music. Traditional Choir sings at the 9:30 am Mass three Sundays per month. Rehearsals: Every Thursday evening from 7-9 in the church.