The music ministry at Ss. John and Paul has many opportunities for those seeking to share their gifts and love of music. Please contact Patty Hormann for more details.

1. Mixed Choir - meets approximately every other Wednesday evening form 6:50-8:15 pm in the church. See choir practice choir schedule for 2019-20 on this web page under documents for specific dates. This choir usually sings at the 8:30 am mass on the 2nd, 4th and some 5th Sundays of the month. This group is open to male and female singers high school age and up. The mixed choir works on reading and singing parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and blending those voices together.
2. Men's Choir -meets on  Wednesdays of weeks when there is no Mixed Choir or Parish Wednesday night Faith Formation.  See choir practice schedule 2019-20 on this web page under documents for specific dates.  Men's choir is open to all male singers high school age and up. This group sings at varied times throughout the year.
3. Cantors/song leaders -lead the assembly in song at mass. Song leaders need: a working knowledge of music and the structure of the mass, confidence to invite others to sing at appropriate time, ability to learn new music, a reverent spirit, and flexibility to adapt to different situations and timings that occur during mass. Training in how to be an effective cantor will be provided.
4. Auxiliary singers  -assist cantor in leading the assembly in song at mass.  Auxiliary singers do not need to raise hands in invitation but sing the part of the assembly. Auxiliary singers need: a working knowledge of music and the structure of the mass, ability to learn new music, a reverent spirit, and flexibility to adapt to different situations and timing that occur during mass.  
5. Keyboard accompanists  piano and/or organ  -responsible for providing all background music for hymns, songs, and mass music. Primary accompanists must be able to: play music chosen for mass, learn new music, posses a spirit of reverence, know the structure of the mass, and be flexible to adapt to situations and timings that occur during the mass.
6. Other instrumental accompanists -usually instruments that blend well with piano and organ and do not mask the voice of the congregation. These instruments include but are not necessarily limited to trumpet, flute, guitar, string bass, electric bass, violin, viola, and cello.  Instrumentalists need to be high school age and above with a strong working knowledge of their instrument and music in general.  Instrumentalists need to be able to work/play with other members of a group and do so by attending practices with other instrumentalists that are scheduled to play along with them.
7. Kids' Choir is a new opportunity for 3rd-6th graders. Practice will be on designated Sundays from 5:15-6 pm. (See the JP Kidz/Tweens calendar for all the dates.) The choir will sing at 5 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. For questions, email Patty Hormann.