St. Brigid music ministry is made up of parishioners of various ages and skill levels who offer their time and talent to enhance the worship experience of the entire parish.

Music is an integral part of every weekend Mass celebrated at St. Brigid. A variety of musical styles, from traditional to contemporary is incorporated in the celebration of Mass. Music Director Paul Melcher coordinates the music program. To get involved in any of the music ministries, contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Virtual Choir Performances

During COVID-19, when the choirs were not able to meet in person, members of our music ministry created over 30 virtual choir videos.

Click here to view the St. Brigid of Kildare Virtual Choir Playlist on YouTube for links to all virtual choir performances.

2023-2024 Registration

Registration for 2023-24 is now open. Scroll down for links and schedules

Adult Choir

The adult choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. Mass from September through May, and at the 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday and Confirmation. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The first rehearsal is September 7th, 2022. To get involved, contact Melissa Herman at 614-571-5897 or melissa@hermancircus.com.

Adult Contemporary Group (Brigid’s Gael)

This instrumental and vocal ensemble sings three to four times per month throughout the year at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for rehearsal as we start our fall season on Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 2022. To get involved, contact Paul Melcher at 614-761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Children’s Choir

The children’s choir (grades 1-8) sings once each month at the 9:00 a.m. Mass from September through May, as well as for the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass (4:00 p.m.). Mass. To get involved, contact Melissa Herman at 614-571-5897 or melissa@hermancircus.com.

Rehearsals are Sundays from 10-10:45 AM in Enke Hall. The first rehearsal for the 2023-24 year will be on October 1st.

Youth Ensemble

The Youth Ensemble is open to 6th – 12th graders who love to sing or play an instrument. *Instrumentalists must have studied for 3 years.

Members of the Youth Ensemble serve as cantors, singers and instrumentalists one Saturday a month at the 5 p.m. Mass from September through May. Rehearsals are three Sundays a month from 12 – 1:00 p.m. in the church choir loft. The first rehearsal for the 2023-24 year will be September 24th, 2023. To get involved, contact Melissa Herman at 614-571-5897 or melissa@hermancircus.com.

Cantors

Cantors assist at all weekend Masses by leading through song. They also sing on Feast Days and for Evening Vespers during Advent and Lent. Cantors must have good vocal strength and quality. To get involved, contact Paul Melcher at 614-761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists of all ages are encouraged to join existing choirs at Mass. To get involved, contact Paul Melcher at 761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.