St. Teresa Catholic Church of Belleville, Illinois

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Choirs

 

St. Teresa 9:00 Choir


 The 9:00 choir is open to any parishioner who can sing and has an ear for music.  Music reading is not essential for membership.  The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 and sings at the 9:00am Sunday Mass from September through the first weekend in July.  In addition, the choir also sings at the major feast days and celebrations of the parish, and performs the annual Journey to Calvary concert the Friday before Holy Week.  For more information or to inquire about membership, please call Stephen Eros 975-5709

 

Director: Stephen Eros
Rehearsal: Wednesday 7:30-9:00
Mass: Sundays at 9:00am
Members: High school and older

Point of Contact
For information, call Stephen Eros



 

St. Teresa 5:00 Choir


 This group is open to singers of instrumentalists who wish to contribute to the liturgical music for the 5:00pm Vigil Mass.  This groups repertoire consists of mainly contemporary music written for the church, however, the group does sing some more traditional pieces.  Music reading is not essential for membership.  The 5:00 Choir sings weekly throughout the year and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30.  For more information or to inquire about membership, please call Stephen Eros at 975-5709.

Director: Stephen Eros
Rehearsal: Thursday 7:00-8:30
Mass: Saturday at 5:00pm
Members: Teens and Adults
Singers and Instrumentalists

 Point of Contact
For information, call Stephen Eros
 

 

Cantors


 Cantors lead the congregation in song at weekend Liturgies and other celebrations.  It is the cantor's job to sing the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation.  The cantor program is open to parishioners ages 14 and above.  Although music reading is not absolutely essential, it is preferred.  Potential cantors must have a musical background.  Membership is by a short audition.  For more information, please contact Stephen Eros 975-5709.

Director: Stephen Eros
Rehearsal: Before Mass and TBA
Mass: One cantor is scheduled at every weekend Mass
Members: High school and older

Point of Contact
 For information, call Stephen Eros