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.
2024-2025 Registration
Registration links for the 2024-25 Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble are now available. 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 7:15-8:30 p.m. To get involved, contact Paul Melcher at 614-761-3734 or pmelcher@stbrigidofkildare.org.
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 Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. from September to May. 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.
Rehearsals are Sundays from 10-11 AM in Enke Hall.
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 12:10 – 1:00 p.m. in the church choir loft.
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.