If you are planning on getting married at St. Mary’s Church, you should contact our organist, Tim Claubaugh (at 419-625-7465, ext. 18, or email music@stmarysandusky.org ) 6 months before your wedding. He will help you with planning the music for your wedding. If you are thinking of having another musicians other than Mr. Claubaugh play your wedding, you still need to contact Mr. Claubaugh to discuss this with him since whoever plays your wedding needs to have a knowledge and sense of the liturgy that they are playing and have experience at playing for Catholic liturgies. If Mr. Claubaugh clears another person to play your wedding, all the music for your wedding will need to be cleared by him as well.
If you would like to have a vocal soloist or other additional musicians such as a trumpet, flute, violin, etc., talk to Mr. Claubaugh and he can make those arrangements for you.
Keep in mind that your wedding at St. Mary’s Church is a religious sacrament and therefore the music at the wedding should reflect that as well as help your gathered guests to pray. The Diocese of Toledo has put out a document called, “Wedding Music Guidelines.” Here at St. Mary’s, we follow these diocesan guidelines.
The following comes from the Toledo Diocese “Wedding Music Guidelines”
“Principles of Planning The Ceremony:
Since the wedding liturgy is a celebration of a sacrament, the music must reflect that sacramental nature. The same general principles of planning worship and deciding on music are employed as at other liturgies.
The music should be chosen with the utmost care and consideration for the sacredness of the liturgy. It needs to be expressive of Christian faith and values. Music which only celebrates the human secular values of love is not appropriate in church. The assembly (your guests) gathered for the wedding should be drawn into active participation in this sacred ritual through prayer and song in order to share fully in the sacramental encounter with Christ the Lord.
Sometimes the only music familiar to the couple consists of songs heard at other weddings; such music may not necessarily be suited to the celebration of the sacrament. Certainly, secular love songs have no place in a sacramental celebration. Sung texts should reflect not only the love of a man and a woman but also the love of God for the couple and for all people. The pastoral musician will make every effort to offer a wide range of possibilities to the couple, particularly in the choice of music to be sung by the assembly.
As with Sunday Worship, planning for a wedding liturgy should begin with reflection on the Scripture readings to be used for the occasion. This done, the parish musician can help the couple select music to enhance the meaning of the chosen scriptures and the entire celebration.
Particular decisions about choice and placement of wedding music should grow out of the three judgments proposed in "Music In Catholic Worship," and explained further in "Liturgical Music Today."
Liturgical Judgments:
• Is the music’s text, form, placement and style congruent with the nature of the
liturgy?
• What parts are preferred for singing and who sings them?
Musical Judgments:
• Is the music technically, aesthetically, and expressively good, irrespective of musical style?
• Is the composition of good quality, and will it also sound good with the resources available?
• Do not confuse good and bad music with one style against another. Many good
pieces of music exist in chant, polyphony, choral hymns, responsorial songs and
contemporary compositions.
Pastoral Judgments:
• Will the words and music help this assembly to pray?
• Will your choice of music have the same feeling of prayerfulness within the assembly as you have originally intended.?”
The entire “Wedding Music Guidelines can be viewed in a pdf file here.
Music has its appropriate places in our lives. We wouldn’t have a pop song such as Brian McKnight’s “Back at One” sung at a church wedding no more than we would have a religious song such as the “Ave Maria” sung at a wedding reception.
Sometimes couples will come to their wedding music planning session wanting to have the “Bridal March” (also known as “Here Comes the Bride”) (from the opera “Lohengrin”) by Richard Wagner as part of the processional and the “Wedding March” (from “Midsummer Night’s Dream”) by Felix Mendelssohn as the recessional. Both of these were big pieces during the “pop culture” of their day with the Wagner piece coming from one of his operas and the Mendelssohn coming from a play. The opera and play that these pieces come from are very racy, and have themes of fraud, deception, and corruption in them as well. For these reasons, many churches, including St. Mary’s, do not allow these pieces as part of the wedding music. These two pieces do not have anything to do with weddings in the opera and the play. Neither of these pieces were used for weddings until recently (in the 1940’s) when these pieces were made popular for weddings by Hollywood in their movies. Your organist has plenty of other possibilities to show you from which you may choose.
When you meet with Mr. Claubaugh there is no need to come prepared with a list of music. It is actually better if you come to the meeting completely unprepared. If you have any questions between now and the day of your wedding, feel free to contact him at the above number or email address.
You can view the parish web page on “The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony” here.
Also look at this Diocese of Toledo web page for more wedding information.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
LITURGICAL / MUSICAL QUESTION
A gentleman asked a very good question concerning the use of Gregorian chant. You can view his question and the answer to his question in the "Liturgical or Musical Questions" article here.
Monday, March 23, 2009
THE FOUR COPLAND MOTETS
By Tim Claubaugh
Throughout the year, the St. Mary's Parish Choir will be performing the "Four Motets" by the famous American Composer, Aaron Copland. The title of the Motets are: 1) "Help Us, O Lord;" 2) "Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever;" 3) "Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord;" and 4) "Sing Ye Praises To Our King."
These four "gems" were written by Copland in 1921 while he was studying with the famous composition professor Nadia Boulanger in Paris.
Two of the four motets are "Penitential" and therefore are very well suited for Lent (I. "Help Us, O Lord" and III. "Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord"). Of the set, these two are the most "haunting" in their sound as well as very profound.
The other 2 motets (II. "Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever" and IV. "Sing Ye Praises to Our King") are more joyous and motets of praise which can be done anytime during the year.
Besides being sung at various 9:30 Masses throughout the year, all four of these motets will be performed at the 27th annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Throughout the year, the St. Mary's Parish Choir will be performing the "Four Motets" by the famous American Composer, Aaron Copland. The title of the Motets are: 1) "Help Us, O Lord;" 2) "Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever;" 3) "Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord;" and 4) "Sing Ye Praises To Our King."
These four "gems" were written by Copland in 1921 while he was studying with the famous composition professor Nadia Boulanger in Paris.
Two of the four motets are "Penitential" and therefore are very well suited for Lent (I. "Help Us, O Lord" and III. "Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord"). Of the set, these two are the most "haunting" in their sound as well as very profound.
The other 2 motets (II. "Thou, O Jehovah, Abideth Forever" and IV. "Sing Ye Praises to Our King") are more joyous and motets of praise which can be done anytime during the year.
Besides being sung at various 9:30 Masses throughout the year, all four of these motets will be performed at the 27th annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAYS OF LENT
On Fridays of Lent (Feb., 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3), 5:30 pm. and Good Friday Afternoon, April 10, 2:15 p.m., the traditional STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be done with Organ Meditations. Included in the organ meditations are works from the movie "The Passions of the Christ" by John Debney and works by J. S. Bach, Cesar Franck, and others. Presiders for the service will vary from week to week. The organist will be Tim Claubaugh. This service is open to all; you need not be Catholic to attend this very moving hour long service.
SEASONAL HYMN: LENT
By Tim Claubaugh
There are MANY excellent hymns that are sung during the Lent season. "What Wondrous Love is This" was sung at all the Masses this past weekend (March 21 & 22). This beautiful hymn has been around for a long time. The text was written by Alexander Means (1801-1853) and is written in 12 9 12 12 9 meter. The tune (WONDROUS LOVE) comes from the 1835 edition of "Southern Harmony" and has been part of the great American Hymnody for well over 100 years.
The Verses:
1. What wondrous love is this, o my soul, o my soul?What wondrous love is this, o my soul?What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of blissTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul;To bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
2. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;To God and to the Lamb I will sing;To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am,While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;While millions join the theme, I will sing.
3. And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on;And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be,And through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on!And through eternity, I'll sing on.
There are MANY excellent hymns that are sung during the Lent season. "What Wondrous Love is This" was sung at all the Masses this past weekend (March 21 & 22). This beautiful hymn has been around for a long time. The text was written by Alexander Means (1801-1853) and is written in 12 9 12 12 9 meter. The tune (WONDROUS LOVE) comes from the 1835 edition of "Southern Harmony" and has been part of the great American Hymnody for well over 100 years.
The Verses:
1. What wondrous love is this, o my soul, o my soul?What wondrous love is this, o my soul?What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of blissTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul;To bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
2. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;To God and to the Lamb I will sing;To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am,While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;While millions join the theme, I will sing.
3. And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on;And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on;And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be,And through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on!And through eternity, I'll sing on.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
THIS MONTH IN ST. MARY'S HISTORY
THIS MONTH IN THE HISTORY OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH
1855 - 2010: 155 years of rich tradition and history
JULY
?? - Rev. James J. Hamene left St. Mary’s as it’s 2nd pastor in 1861.
?? - Rev. S. John Hackspiel became the 3rd pastor of St. Mary’s in 1861.
?? - Rev. Andrew Herbstritt left St. Mary’s as it’s 9th pastor in 1868.
?? - Rev. Victor Hausner became the 10th pastor of St. Mary’s in 1868.
01 - Rev. Philip S. Feltman became the 21st pastor of St. Mary’s in 1991. Second longest serving pastor (18 years)
01 - Rev. David Nuss became the 22nd pastor of St. Mary’s in 2009.
20 - Feast Day of St. Liberata (Virgin & Martyr), +c. 140, whose relics are in the Cross Reliquary in St. Mary’s Altar.
If you know of any other historic dates of our Parish, please contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
1855 - 2010: 155 years of rich tradition and history
JULY
?? - Rev. James J. Hamene left St. Mary’s as it’s 2nd pastor in 1861.
?? - Rev. S. John Hackspiel became the 3rd pastor of St. Mary’s in 1861.
?? - Rev. Andrew Herbstritt left St. Mary’s as it’s 9th pastor in 1868.
?? - Rev. Victor Hausner became the 10th pastor of St. Mary’s in 1868.
01 - Rev. Philip S. Feltman became the 21st pastor of St. Mary’s in 1991. Second longest serving pastor (18 years)
01 - Rev. David Nuss became the 22nd pastor of St. Mary’s in 2009.
20 - Feast Day of St. Liberata (Virgin & Martyr), +c. 140, whose relics are in the Cross Reliquary in St. Mary’s Altar.
If you know of any other historic dates of our Parish, please contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
FUNERAL FOR KENNETH HARKNESS
Funeral Mass for Kenneth Harkness on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45.
Click here for the Sandusky Register link.
Click here for the Sandusky Register link.
LENT
By Tim Claubaugh
During Lent we will be doing a few things differently than we usually do during Mass.
First you will notice that as you come into church, the Priest (and assisting deacon) will be kneeling in front of the altar, praying silently. We encourage everyone to pray silently before Mass. Also, there will be no Prelude music before Mass and no opening song during Lent.
When it is time for Mass to begin, the cantor will ask everyone to please stand, and we will begin by going right into the Gathering Rite. For the Penitential Rite, everyone will recite the "I confess to almighty God..." followed by the priests' absolution and the sung "Kyrie eleison" led by either the cantor or the deacon. During Lent, we will also be singing an Offertory song, except where there is a choir in which case the choir will sing a selection at the Offertory.
During Lent we will be doing a few things differently than we usually do during Mass.
First you will notice that as you come into church, the Priest (and assisting deacon) will be kneeling in front of the altar, praying silently. We encourage everyone to pray silently before Mass. Also, there will be no Prelude music before Mass and no opening song during Lent.
When it is time for Mass to begin, the cantor will ask everyone to please stand, and we will begin by going right into the Gathering Rite. For the Penitential Rite, everyone will recite the "I confess to almighty God..." followed by the priests' absolution and the sung "Kyrie eleison" led by either the cantor or the deacon. During Lent, we will also be singing an Offertory song, except where there is a choir in which case the choir will sing a selection at the Offertory.
THE FOUR MARIAN ANTHEMS
By Tim Claubaugh
This season, the Parish Choir has taken up the practice of singing one of the four Marian Anthems at the Sunday 9:30 Masses. This custom is retained in many churches and cathedrals, especially in a church or cathedral where the name of that house of worship is named after our Blessed Virgin Mary.
The "seasonal anthem" is sung on Sundays and Marian feasts throughout the year towards the end of Mass. At St. Mary's we have been singing it as a Communion Meditation piece. These are 4 Gregorian Chants that have been a rich part of our Catholic heritage for well over a thousand years.
The four Marian Anthems are as follows:
“Alma Redemptoris Mater” (Advent – Presentation of the Lord)
Alma Redemptoris Mater,quae pervia caeli Porta manes,et stella maris, succurre cadenti, Surgere qui curat, populo:Tu quae genuisti, Natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem,Virgo prius ac posterius,Gabrielis ab orceSumens illud Ave, peccatorum Miserere.
Loving mother of the Redeemer,Gate of heaven, star of the sea,Assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise againTo the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator,Yet remained a virgin after as before.You who received Gabreil’s joyful greeting,Have pity on us poor sinners.
-Translation from “Liturgy of the Hour"
“Ave Regina Caelorum” (Candlemas – Wednesday of Holy Week)
Ave Regina caelorum, Ave Domina AngelorumSalve radix, salve porta,Ex qua mundo lux est orta:Gaude Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa:Vale o valde decora,Et pro nobis Chirstum exora.
Hail, Queen of the Heavens, Hail, Ruler of AngelsHail Root, Hail GateFrom whom the Light is rising on the world.Rejoice, O glorious Virgin, of all mankind, the fairest:Thou art worthy, O Lady of exceeding beauty,Pray to Christ for us. - Translation by Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio
“Regina Caeli” (Easter Sunday – Pentecost Sunday)Regina caeli laetare, Alleluia:Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia:Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia:Ora Pro nobis Deum, Alleluia.
Queen of heaven, rejoice! Alleluia!For he whom you did merit to bear. Alleluia!Has risen, as he said. Alleluia!Pray for us to God. Alleluia!
- Translation from the “Liturgy of the Hours”
“Salve Regina” (Day after Pentecost – Christ the King)
Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae;Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve,Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Evae.Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentesIn hac lacrimarum valle.Eia ergo, advocata nostra,Illos tuos misericordes oculosAd nos converte.Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tuiNobis post hoc exsilium ostende.O Clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria.
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,Our life, our sweetness, and our hope.To you do we cry,Poor banished children of Eve.To you do we send up our sighsMourning and weeping in this vale of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate,Your eyes of mercy toward us,And after this exileshow us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.O Clement, o loving, o sweet Virgin Mary.
-Translation from the “Liturgy of the Hours”
Click here for a printable version of this article.
This season, the Parish Choir has taken up the practice of singing one of the four Marian Anthems at the Sunday 9:30 Masses. This custom is retained in many churches and cathedrals, especially in a church or cathedral where the name of that house of worship is named after our Blessed Virgin Mary.
The "seasonal anthem" is sung on Sundays and Marian feasts throughout the year towards the end of Mass. At St. Mary's we have been singing it as a Communion Meditation piece. These are 4 Gregorian Chants that have been a rich part of our Catholic heritage for well over a thousand years.
The four Marian Anthems are as follows:
“Alma Redemptoris Mater” (Advent – Presentation of the Lord)
Alma Redemptoris Mater,quae pervia caeli Porta manes,et stella maris, succurre cadenti, Surgere qui curat, populo:Tu quae genuisti, Natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem,Virgo prius ac posterius,Gabrielis ab orceSumens illud Ave, peccatorum Miserere.
Loving mother of the Redeemer,Gate of heaven, star of the sea,Assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise againTo the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator,Yet remained a virgin after as before.You who received Gabreil’s joyful greeting,Have pity on us poor sinners.
-Translation from “Liturgy of the Hour"
“Ave Regina Caelorum” (Candlemas – Wednesday of Holy Week)
Ave Regina caelorum, Ave Domina AngelorumSalve radix, salve porta,Ex qua mundo lux est orta:Gaude Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa:Vale o valde decora,Et pro nobis Chirstum exora.
Hail, Queen of the Heavens, Hail, Ruler of AngelsHail Root, Hail GateFrom whom the Light is rising on the world.Rejoice, O glorious Virgin, of all mankind, the fairest:Thou art worthy, O Lady of exceeding beauty,Pray to Christ for us. - Translation by Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio
“Regina Caeli” (Easter Sunday – Pentecost Sunday)Regina caeli laetare, Alleluia:Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia:Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia:Ora Pro nobis Deum, Alleluia.
Queen of heaven, rejoice! Alleluia!For he whom you did merit to bear. Alleluia!Has risen, as he said. Alleluia!Pray for us to God. Alleluia!
- Translation from the “Liturgy of the Hours”
“Salve Regina” (Day after Pentecost – Christ the King)
Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae;Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve,Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Evae.Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentesIn hac lacrimarum valle.Eia ergo, advocata nostra,Illos tuos misericordes oculosAd nos converte.Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tuiNobis post hoc exsilium ostende.O Clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria.
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,Our life, our sweetness, and our hope.To you do we cry,Poor banished children of Eve.To you do we send up our sighsMourning and weeping in this vale of tears.Turn then, most gracious advocate,Your eyes of mercy toward us,And after this exileshow us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.O Clement, o loving, o sweet Virgin Mary.
-Translation from the “Liturgy of the Hours”
Click here for a printable version of this article.
ABOUT HEATHER GERBER
Heather Gerber has been a member of St. Mary’s Parish since December 1995. As Contemporary Choir Director, her responsibilities include selecting music, conducting weekly choir rehearsals and directing the choir during 11:30 a.m. Sunday liturgies. She also accompanies and cantors at other weekend and daily Masses.
Heather is also very excited to be the music director for Sandusky LifeTeen. Check out www.sanduskylifeteen.org for a calendar of events!
Heather and her husband, John, have been married since July, 1998. They have a “very spoiled” Maltese named Sophie. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching piano and guitar.
You can email Heather at hgerber@stmarysandusky.org or contact her by calling 419-370-8241.
Heather is also very excited to be the music director for Sandusky LifeTeen. Check out www.sanduskylifeteen.org for a calendar of events!
Heather and her husband, John, have been married since July, 1998. They have a “very spoiled” Maltese named Sophie. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching piano and guitar.
You can email Heather at hgerber@stmarysandusky.org or contact her by calling 419-370-8241.
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR CALENDAR
Contemporary Choir
Heather Gerber, Director
419-370-8241
Information currently not available.
For more information on the Contemporary Choir, click here.
Heather Gerber, Director
419-370-8241
Information currently not available.
For more information on the Contemporary Choir, click here.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
CHILDREN'S CHOIR CALENDAR
St. Mary’s Children’s Choir
Grades K-6
Arlene Strohl, Director
(419-)
REHEARSALS: (Thursdays, 4:00-4:45):
March: 3, 10, 17, 25, 31 (13 is Mass)
April: 7, 14, 21, 28 (10 is Mass)
May: 5, 12, 19 (8 is Mass)
MASSES TO SING (11:30 Mass):
March: 13
April: 10
May: 8
* Rehearsals are Thursday afternoons, 4:00-4:45 in the choir room.
To see biographical information about Arlene Strohl, go here.
Grades K-6
Arlene Strohl, Director
(419-)
REHEARSALS: (Thursdays, 4:00-4:45):
March: 3, 10, 17, 25, 31 (13 is Mass)
April: 7, 14, 21, 28 (10 is Mass)
May: 5, 12, 19 (8 is Mass)
MASSES TO SING (11:30 Mass):
March: 13
April: 10
May: 8
* Rehearsals are Thursday afternoons, 4:00-4:45 in the choir room.
To see biographical information about Arlene Strohl, go here.
PARISH CHOIR CALENDAR
St. Mary's Parish Choir
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Director
Phone: 625-7465, ext. 18
Email: music@stmarysandusky.org
ST. MARY'S PARISH CHOIR
2010-2011 CALENDAR
Please Note: 1. All dates are Thursday or Sunday unless otherwise noted.
2. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. unless otherwise
noted.
3. The choir sings every Sunday morning with warm-up at 9:00 in the
choir room unless otherwise noted.
2010
DATE - TIME - EVENT
09/9 7:30 PM First Choir Rehearsal for the 2010 - 2011 Season.
10/03 9:00 AM Warm-up in Choir Room for choir's first Sunday Mass.
10/14 NO CHOIR REHEARSAL
10/17 CHOIR WILL NOT SING AT MASS
Sat., 10/30 6:00 PM Fall Party at Stefanie and Jeff Rowland’s house.
Sat 11/7 TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR WHEN GOING TO BED TONIGHT!!
11/21 Blessing of all parish musicians at the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. The beginning of National Pastoral Musicians Week.
Tue 11/24 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
11/26 7:45 AM Choir warm-up for 8:15 Thanksgiving Day Mass.
NO REHEARSAL IN THE EVENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/23 7:30 PM Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Midnight Mass.
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Fri. 12/24 10:45 PM Warm-up in choir room for Midnight Mass.
PLEASE BE ON TIME
Thur. 12/30 N O R E H E A R S A L ! ! ! ! ! ! !
2011
DATE - TIME - EVENT
Fri. 1/7 6:30 Christmas Party at the Guendelsberger’s.
Sat 3/12 TURN CLOCKS AHEAD WHEN GOING TO BED TONIGHT ! ! ! ! ! ! !
3/17 Rehearse with Zion Lutheran Choir AT ST. MARY’S.
St. Patrick's Day Party after rehearsal ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
4/7 7:00 PM Rehearse AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Tue. 4/19 7:30 PM Dress rehearsal for Holy Week. PLEASE BE ON TIME ! !
Thur. 4/21 5:30 Warm-up for Holy Thurs. 6:00 Mass.
Sat 4/23 8:00 PM Warm-up for Easter Vigil Mass in the Choir Room.
Sun. 4/24 9:00 AM Warm-up for Easter Morning Mass in Choir Room
Thur 5/12 7:00 PM Rehearsal AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sun, 5/15 T.B.A. Perform at Zion Lutheran Church for their morning services.
Tue. 5/17 7:30 PM Spring Concert Rehearsal (just St. Mary’s Choir)
Wed., 5/18 7:30 PM Heidelberg Concert Choir to perform. We will supply their
Overnight housing.
5/19 7:30 PM Final rehearsal for the 29TH Spring Concert.
With Zion Lutheran Choir
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! !
5/22 6:30 PM Warm-up for 29TH Spring Concert.
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
6/12 P.C. Last Sunday to sing at 9:30 Mass.
Thur., 6/16 5:30 PM Music Ministries Evening Prayer & Banquet.
9/08 7:30 PM First Choir Rehearsal for the 2009-2010 Season ! ! ! ! ! ! !
For more information on the Parish Choir, go here.
For biographical information on Tim Claubaugh, go here
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Director
Phone: 625-7465, ext. 18
Email: music@stmarysandusky.org
ST. MARY'S PARISH CHOIR
2010-2011 CALENDAR
Please Note: 1. All dates are Thursday or Sunday unless otherwise noted.
2. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. unless otherwise
noted.
3. The choir sings every Sunday morning with warm-up at 9:00 in the
choir room unless otherwise noted.
2010
DATE - TIME - EVENT
09/9 7:30 PM First Choir Rehearsal for the 2010 - 2011 Season.
10/03 9:00 AM Warm-up in Choir Room for choir's first Sunday Mass.
10/14 NO CHOIR REHEARSAL
10/17 CHOIR WILL NOT SING AT MASS
Sat., 10/30 6:00 PM Fall Party at Stefanie and Jeff Rowland’s house.
Sat 11/7 TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR WHEN GOING TO BED TONIGHT!!
11/21 Blessing of all parish musicians at the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. The beginning of National Pastoral Musicians Week.
Tue 11/24 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
11/26 7:45 AM Choir warm-up for 8:15 Thanksgiving Day Mass.
NO REHEARSAL IN THE EVENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12/23 7:30 PM Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Midnight Mass.
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Fri. 12/24 10:45 PM Warm-up in choir room for Midnight Mass.
PLEASE BE ON TIME
Thur. 12/30 N O R E H E A R S A L ! ! ! ! ! ! !
2011
DATE - TIME - EVENT
Fri. 1/7 6:30 Christmas Party at the Guendelsberger’s.
Sat 3/12 TURN CLOCKS AHEAD WHEN GOING TO BED TONIGHT ! ! ! ! ! ! !
3/17 Rehearse with Zion Lutheran Choir AT ST. MARY’S.
St. Patrick's Day Party after rehearsal ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
4/7 7:00 PM Rehearse AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Tue. 4/19 7:30 PM Dress rehearsal for Holy Week. PLEASE BE ON TIME ! !
Thur. 4/21 5:30 Warm-up for Holy Thurs. 6:00 Mass.
Sat 4/23 8:00 PM Warm-up for Easter Vigil Mass in the Choir Room.
Sun. 4/24 9:00 AM Warm-up for Easter Morning Mass in Choir Room
Thur 5/12 7:00 PM Rehearsal AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sun, 5/15 T.B.A. Perform at Zion Lutheran Church for their morning services.
Tue. 5/17 7:30 PM Spring Concert Rehearsal (just St. Mary’s Choir)
Wed., 5/18 7:30 PM Heidelberg Concert Choir to perform. We will supply their
Overnight housing.
5/19 7:30 PM Final rehearsal for the 29TH Spring Concert.
With Zion Lutheran Choir
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! !
5/22 6:30 PM Warm-up for 29TH Spring Concert.
PLEASE BE ON TIME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
6/12 P.C. Last Sunday to sing at 9:30 Mass.
Thur., 6/16 5:30 PM Music Ministries Evening Prayer & Banquet.
9/08 7:30 PM First Choir Rehearsal for the 2009-2010 Season ! ! ! ! ! ! !
For more information on the Parish Choir, go here.
For biographical information on Tim Claubaugh, go here
Saturday, March 14, 2009
MUSIC SCHEDULE
LENT:
February 22 (ASH WEDNESDAY)
8:15 Tim / School Mass
6:00 Tim / Phil
Feb. 25 & 26 (L1) 4:00 Heather / Bob
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Bob / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Julie / C.C.
5:00 Br. Terry
March 3 & 4 (L2) 4:00 Tim / Carol
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Julie / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Marie / C.C.
5:00 Andrew* / Phil
March 10 & 11 (L3) 4:00 Tim / Glen
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Carol / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Arlene / Heather M /
C. C. / Child Ch.
5:00 Alice / Steven
March 17 & 18 (L4) 4:00 Tim / Bob*
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glenda / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Glen / C.C.
5:00 Marlene / Kris
March 24 & 25 (L5) 4:00 Tim / Randy
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Rosemary / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Randy / C.C.
5:00 Amy
March 31 & April 1 (Passion/Palm Sunday)
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Phil / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Julie / C.C.
5:00 Andrew* / Phil
2:15 Tim
7:00 Life Teen “Living Stations” @ HolyA ngels
A pril 8 (EA STER SUNDA Y) 7:30 Tim / Rosemary
9:30 Tim / Randy / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Heather M. / C.C.
5:00 Br. Terry
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Ron / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Steven / C.C.
3:00 (Divine Mercy – at H.A. this year)
5:00 Br. Terry
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glen / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Arlene / Marie / C.C. / Child Choir
2:00 Tim / Gary G. (?) (Blue Mass)
5:00 Alice / Rosemary
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Randy / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Glen / C. C.
5:00 Marlene / Ron
7:00 ? ? ? / ? ? ?
June 2 & 3 (TRINITY) 4:00 Tim / Rosemary
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Phil / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Steven / C.C.
1:30 @ Sts Peter & Paul (Bacc.)
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Clara
11:30 Heather / Marie
7:30 Alice / Rosemary
9:30 Alice / Randy
11:30 Heather / Heather M.
June 23 & 24 (Nat of John Bap)
4:00 Tim / Carol
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Ron
11:30 Heather / Steven
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glenda
11:30 Heather / Julie
Cantors are responsible for getting their own replacement if they can not cantor an assigned Mass.
* First name is the Mass Accompanist, second name is the cantor. Third (initials) is the choir (when applicable).
** P.C. = Parish Choir
***C.C. = Contemporary Choir
Cantors: Bob Lazarony, Carol Icsman, Glenda Lindquist, Julie Castello, Kris Dinovo, Marie Grimm, Phil Dinovo, Ron Blake, Rosemary Manner, Steven Balcerzak, Heather Mishlen, Glen Verhoff, Randy Ramhoff
Mass Accompanists: Alice Weiss, Amy Chamberlain, Bob Lazarony, Glen Verhoff, Heather Gerber, Marlene Longer, Tim Claubaugh, Andrew Morfier, Br. Terry Nuefer.
Directors: Tim Claubaugh, Parish Choir
Heather Gerber, Contemporary Choir
Arlene Strohl, Children’s Choir
For more information about the choirs and cantor program, go here.
February 22 (ASH WEDNESDAY)
8:15 Tim / School Mass
6:00 Tim / Phil
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Bob / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Julie / C.C.
5:00 Br. Terry
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Julie / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Marie / C.C.
5:00 Andrew* / Phil
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Carol / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Arlene / Heather M /
C. C. / Child Ch.
5:00 Alice / Steven
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glenda / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Glen / C.C.
5:00 Marlene / Kris
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Rosemary / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Randy / C.C.
5:00 Amy
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Phil / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Julie / C.C.
5:00 Andrew* / Phil
__________________________
Thur., A pril 5 (HOLY THURSDA Y)
6:00 Tim / Heather / Marie / C.C.Fri., A pril 6 (GOOD FRIDA Y)
12:30 Tim / Glen / P.C.2:15 Tim
7:00 Life Teen “Living Stations” @ Holy
Sat., April 7 (EASTER VIGIL),
8:30 Tim / Glenda, Ron, Julie, Phil / P.C.9:30 Tim / Randy / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Heather M. / C.C.
5:00 Br. Terry
_____________________________________
April 14 & 15 (E2)
4:00 Tim / Glen7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Ron / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Steven / C.C.
3:00 (Divine Mercy – at H.A. this year)
5:00 Br. Terry
April 21 & 22 (E3)
4:00 Tim / Ron7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glen / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Arlene / Marie / C.C. / Child Choir
2:00 Tim / Gary G. (?) (Blue Mass)
5:00 Alice / Rosemary
April 28 & 29 (E4)
4:00 Tim / Julie7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Randy / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Glen / C. C.
5:00 Marlene / Ron
May 5 & 6 (E5) (1st Com weekend)
4:00 ??? / Ron
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glenda / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Marie / C.C.
5:00 Andrew* / Phil
May 12 & 13 (E6) (Mother’s Day)
4:00 Tim / Bob*
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Julie / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Arlene / Randy / C.C. / Child Choir
5:00 Amy
May 19 & 20 (ASCENSION)
4:00 Tim / Glen
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Carol / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Julie
3:00 Tim / Heather / Heather M. / C.C. (Confirmation)
5:00 Alice / Kris
May 26 & 27 (PENTECOST)
4:00 Tim / Randy
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Clara / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Marie / C.C.
Wed., June 6 (8th Grade Graduation)7:00 ? ? ? / ? ? ?
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Phil / P.C.
11:30 Tim / Heather / Steven / C.C.
1:30 @ Sts Peter & Paul (Bacc.)
June 9 & 10 (CORPUS CHRISTI)
4:00 Tim / Julie 7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Clara
11:30 Heather / Marie
June 16 & 17 (O11) (FATHERS DAY)
4:00 Amy / Marie7:30 Alice / Rosemary
9:30 Alice / Randy
11:30 Heather / Heather M.
4:00 Tim / Carol
7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Ron
11:30 Heather / Steven
June 30 & July 1 (O13)
4:00 Tim / Ron7:30 Tim
9:30 Tim / Glenda
11:30 Heather / Julie
Cantors are responsible for getting their own replacement if they can not cantor an assigned Mass.
* First name is the Mass Accompanist, second name is the cantor. Third (initials) is the choir (when applicable).
** P.C. = Parish Choir
***C.C. = Contemporary Choir
Cantors: Bob Lazarony, Carol Icsman, Glenda Lindquist, Julie Castello, Kris Dinovo, Marie Grimm, Phil Dinovo, Ron Blake, Rosemary Manner, Steven Balcerzak, Heather Mishlen, Glen Verhoff, Randy Ramhoff
Mass Accompanists: Alice Weiss, Amy Chamberlain, Bob Lazarony, Glen Verhoff, Heather Gerber, Marlene Longer, Tim Claubaugh, Andrew Morfier, Br. Terry Nuefer.
Directors: Tim Claubaugh, Parish Choir
Heather Gerber, Contemporary Choir
Arlene Strohl, Children’s Choir
For more information about the choirs and cantor program, go here.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
LITURGICAL OR MUSICAL QUESTIONS
Do you have a liturgical or musical question? Click on "Comments" directly underneath this article and ask your question. You should receive an answer within a few days.
To post a comment, the first few steps are pretty obvious, but steps 4 & 5 below will be helpful to know:
1) Click on "comments" under the article that you want to leave a post;
2) Write your comment in the "Leave your Comment" box;
3) Fill in the "Word Verification" box;
4) Under "Choose and Identity," click on "Name/URL;"
5) Fill in your name in the "Name" box. We hope that you would list your name, although that is not required. If you wish to remain anonymous, just type in "anon" or "anonymous;"
6) Click on "Publish Your Comment," and PRESTO, your comment is published! If you have problems posting any comments, contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
On February 10, 2010, Anonymous (Mike W.) said...
"I heard the "alleluia" verse sang while visiting another parish and it was upbeat and the congregation really caught onto it.It went like this...Alle, Alle, Alle...Luiaaa..(Repeat 2x) and then it concludes Alleluia--Alleluia! From this lame attempt to describe, does it sound vaguely familiar to you?" Mike
Answered by Tim Claubaugh, Organist / Music Director
Mike, Thank you for your question. First I want to apologize for taking so long to answer your question. This "Alleluia" that you are describing sounds like the "Halle, Halle, Halle" which is # 259 in our hymnals. The music for this Gospel Acclamation comes from a traditional Carribean melody and was arranged by John Bell and Marty Haugen. This "Alleluia" is done every once in a while with the K-6 grades at their School Masses. However, I don't think Mrs. Jody Nave (the grade school music teacher) has had the students sing this at their Masses lately.
On March 23, 2009, Kevin said...
"I read with interest your article on the 4 Marian Anthems. I thought since Vatican 2, gregorian chant was no longer to be done in the church. Could you please explain. "
Answer by Tim Claubaugh, Organist / Music Director:
Kevin, this is a GREAT question because many people have the perception that since Vatican II, the church is not to sing Gregorian chant. However, nothing could be further from the truth. One of the Church's documents on liturgy and music, "Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy," states in number 116 of that document,
"The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as distinctive of the Roman liturgy; therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services."
Number 117 in the same document goes on to say, "The "editio typical "of the books of Gregorian chant is to be completed and a more critical edition is to be prepared of those books already published sine the reforms of Sty. Pius X. It is desirable also that an edition be prepared containing the simpler melodies for use in small churches."
Another Church document, "General Instruction of the Roman Missal," which was just released in 2002 states, "All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. Other types of sacred music, in particular polyphony, are in no way excluded, provided that they correspond to the spirit of the liturgical action and that they foster the participation of all the faithful. "
"Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin..." (number 41)
So as you can see, the church encourages us to sing Gregorian chant, especially the Ordinary parts of the Mass (also known as the "service music") which are the parts that are consistently the same ("Kyrie" ("Lord Have Mercy") "Gloria;" "Holy, Holy;" "Memorial Acclamation" ["Christ has died," etc.]; "Great Amen;" and the "Lamb of God").
Although the Parish Choir are singing these Four Marian Anthems in Gregorian chant style, we as a congregation are singing chant almost every weekend that many people are not aware. First there is the Responsorial Psalm where the cantor sings the verses in chant form as well as the Gospel Acclamation. Also during the Lent Season, and during the Eucharistic Prayer, we also sing the "Holy, Holy," "Memorial Acclamation" and the "Great Amen" that are chants. We also sing the Lamb of God as a chant and we sing it in Latin as well! ! Another part of the Mass that we sing in Gregorian chant is the "Kyrie Eleison" (or "Lord have mercy") at the beginning of Mass.
Many times the priest will even chant the parts of the Mass such as the Eucharistic Prayer and the dismissal at the end of Mass.
So as one can see, since Vatican II, the church has not tried to eliminate Gregorian chant, but has strongly urged us to use it. After all, it is a very strong and beautiful part of our Catholic heritage. We have an obligation not to let it die out.
To post a comment, the first few steps are pretty obvious, but steps 4 & 5 below will be helpful to know:
1) Click on "comments" under the article that you want to leave a post;
2) Write your comment in the "Leave your Comment" box;
3) Fill in the "Word Verification" box;
4) Under "Choose and Identity," click on "Name/URL;"
5) Fill in your name in the "Name" box. We hope that you would list your name, although that is not required. If you wish to remain anonymous, just type in "anon" or "anonymous;"
6) Click on "Publish Your Comment," and PRESTO, your comment is published! If you have problems posting any comments, contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
On February 10, 2010, Anonymous (Mike W.) said...
"I heard the "alleluia" verse sang while visiting another parish and it was upbeat and the congregation really caught onto it.It went like this...Alle, Alle, Alle...Luiaaa..(Repeat 2x) and then it concludes Alleluia--Alleluia! From this lame attempt to describe, does it sound vaguely familiar to you?" Mike
Answered by Tim Claubaugh, Organist / Music Director
Mike, Thank you for your question. First I want to apologize for taking so long to answer your question. This "Alleluia" that you are describing sounds like the "Halle, Halle, Halle" which is # 259 in our hymnals. The music for this Gospel Acclamation comes from a traditional Carribean melody and was arranged by John Bell and Marty Haugen. This "Alleluia" is done every once in a while with the K-6 grades at their School Masses. However, I don't think Mrs. Jody Nave (the grade school music teacher) has had the students sing this at their Masses lately.
On March 23, 2009, Kevin said...
"I read with interest your article on the 4 Marian Anthems. I thought since Vatican 2, gregorian chant was no longer to be done in the church. Could you please explain. "
Answer by Tim Claubaugh, Organist / Music Director:
Kevin, this is a GREAT question because many people have the perception that since Vatican II, the church is not to sing Gregorian chant. However, nothing could be further from the truth. One of the Church's documents on liturgy and music, "Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy," states in number 116 of that document,
"The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as distinctive of the Roman liturgy; therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services."
Number 117 in the same document goes on to say, "The "editio typical "of the books of Gregorian chant is to be completed and a more critical edition is to be prepared of those books already published sine the reforms of Sty. Pius X. It is desirable also that an edition be prepared containing the simpler melodies for use in small churches."
Another Church document, "General Instruction of the Roman Missal," which was just released in 2002 states, "All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. Other types of sacred music, in particular polyphony, are in no way excluded, provided that they correspond to the spirit of the liturgical action and that they foster the participation of all the faithful. "
"Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin..." (number 41)
So as you can see, the church encourages us to sing Gregorian chant, especially the Ordinary parts of the Mass (also known as the "service music") which are the parts that are consistently the same ("Kyrie" ("Lord Have Mercy") "Gloria;" "Holy, Holy;" "Memorial Acclamation" ["Christ has died," etc.]; "Great Amen;" and the "Lamb of God").
Although the Parish Choir are singing these Four Marian Anthems in Gregorian chant style, we as a congregation are singing chant almost every weekend that many people are not aware. First there is the Responsorial Psalm where the cantor sings the verses in chant form as well as the Gospel Acclamation. Also during the Lent Season, and during the Eucharistic Prayer, we also sing the "Holy, Holy," "Memorial Acclamation" and the "Great Amen" that are chants. We also sing the Lamb of God as a chant and we sing it in Latin as well! ! Another part of the Mass that we sing in Gregorian chant is the "Kyrie Eleison" (or "Lord have mercy") at the beginning of Mass.
Many times the priest will even chant the parts of the Mass such as the Eucharistic Prayer and the dismissal at the end of Mass.
So as one can see, since Vatican II, the church has not tried to eliminate Gregorian chant, but has strongly urged us to use it. After all, it is a very strong and beautiful part of our Catholic heritage. We have an obligation not to let it die out.
UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS AT ST. MARY'S
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All events take place in St. Mary's Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, OH, unless otherwises noted. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions about any of the above events, contact Tim Claubaugh, at 419-625-7465, ext. 18 or email him at music@stmarysandusky.org
All events take place in St. Mary's Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, OH, unless otherwises noted. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions about any of the above events, contact Tim Claubaugh, at 419-625-7465, ext. 18 or email him at music@stmarysandusky.org
HOW TO POST A COMMENT
To post a comment, the first few steps are pretty obvious, but steps 4 & 5 below will be helpful to know:
1) Click on "comments" under the article that you want to leave a post;
2) Write your comment in the "Leave your Comment" box;
3) Fill in the "Word Verification" box;
4) Under "Choose and Identity," click on "Name/URL;"
5) fill in your name in the "Name" box. We hope that you would list your name, although that is not required. If you wish to remain anonymous, just type in "anon" or "anonymous;"
6) Click on "Publish Your Comment," and PRESTO, your comment is published!If you have problems posting any comments, contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
1) Click on "comments" under the article that you want to leave a post;
2) Write your comment in the "Leave your Comment" box;
3) Fill in the "Word Verification" box;
4) Under "Choose and Identity," click on "Name/URL;"
5) fill in your name in the "Name" box. We hope that you would list your name, although that is not required. If you wish to remain anonymous, just type in "anon" or "anonymous;"
6) Click on "Publish Your Comment," and PRESTO, your comment is published!If you have problems posting any comments, contact the editor at music@stmarysandusky.org .
ABOUT TIM CLAUBAUGH
Tim Claubaugh was born and raised in Sandusky and has been Music Director of St. Mary Church since July of 1982. He started piano lessons at age 5 with Mary Patterson, and organ lessons at age 13 with Jim Gardner.
Tim attended Sandusky High School and was in the SHS band (trombone), Orchestra (violin), and A Cappella Choir. He graduated from SHS in 1978 and attended Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music where he studied organ with Dr. Warren Berryman and graduated in 1982 with a degree in Music History. While at BW, he was the Organist and Music Director of the BW Chapel and sang with the BW Bach Festival including their 50th Bach Festival which performed J. S. Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" at the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
While Tim has been at St. Mary's, he has built up a Music program which includes 4 choirs and 15 cantors. There are currently 80 people involved in the Music Ministry Program at St. Mary's. Tim also has lectured and has been a clinician at workshops and has given numerous organ recitals in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Tim is married to Anita (Hartleib) and they have 6 grown children (4 boys and 2 girls) and 5 grandchildren.
Tim attended Sandusky High School and was in the SHS band (trombone), Orchestra (violin), and A Cappella Choir. He graduated from SHS in 1978 and attended Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music where he studied organ with Dr. Warren Berryman and graduated in 1982 with a degree in Music History. While at BW, he was the Organist and Music Director of the BW Chapel and sang with the BW Bach Festival including their 50th Bach Festival which performed J. S. Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" at the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
While Tim has been at St. Mary's, he has built up a Music program which includes 4 choirs and 15 cantors. There are currently 80 people involved in the Music Ministry Program at St. Mary's. Tim also has lectured and has been a clinician at workshops and has given numerous organ recitals in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Tim is married to Anita (Hartleib) and they have 6 grown children (4 boys and 2 girls) and 5 grandchildren.
ST MARY'S MUSIC MINISTRIES
ST. MARY’S CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRIES
“To lead His people in sung prayer, and to Sing to the Honor & Glory of God”
I. Parish Choir, Tim Claubaugh, Director
A. Rehearse from September – May on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 in church.
B. Sing at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday mornings from October – first Sunday of June.
C. Special Events: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Spring Concert (May) other Diocesan events.
D. No audition required.
II. Funeral Choir, Tim Claubaugh, Director
A. Rehearse occasionally after funerals.
B. Sing at all Funeral Liturgies.
C. Special Events: Memorial Mass (November).
D. No audition required.
III. Contemporary Choir, Heather Gerber, Director
A. Rehearse from September – early June on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 in the church.
B. Sing at 11:30 Mass on Sunday mornings from October – first Sunday of June.
C. Special Events: Anointing Mass (October), Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
Vigil Confirmation, First Communion, St. Mary Central Catholic High School
Baccalaureate Mass, Spring Concert.
D. For anyone age 13 and up through adult.
E. No audition required.
IV. Children’s Choir, Mike Schmenk, Director
A. Rehearse on Sundays 10:45 – 11:30 am.
B. Sing once a month November - May.
C. For Children in grades 3-8.
D. No audition required.
V. Cantors – for Weekend Masses
A. Rehearse on their own from a tape.
B. Sing at all the weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00; Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, 5:00) Cantors are scheduled.
C. Audition is required.
Tim Claubaugh
419-625-7465, X 18
music@stmarysandusky.org
Heather Gerber (Contemporary Choir)
419-370-8241
hgerber@stmarysandusky.org
Mike Schmenk (Children’s Choir)
419-609-9712
“To lead His people in sung prayer, and to Sing to the Honor & Glory of God”
I. Parish Choir, Tim Claubaugh, Director
A. Rehearse from September – May on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 in church.
B. Sing at the 9:30 Mass on Sunday mornings from October – first Sunday of June.
C. Special Events: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Spring Concert (May) other Diocesan events.
D. No audition required.
II. Funeral Choir, Tim Claubaugh, Director
A. Rehearse occasionally after funerals.
B. Sing at all Funeral Liturgies.
C. Special Events: Memorial Mass (November).
D. No audition required.
III. Contemporary Choir, Heather Gerber, Director
A. Rehearse from September – early June on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 in the church.
B. Sing at 11:30 Mass on Sunday mornings from October – first Sunday of June.
C. Special Events: Anointing Mass (October), Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
Vigil Confirmation, First Communion, St. Mary Central Catholic High School
Baccalaureate Mass, Spring Concert.
D. For anyone age 13 and up through adult.
E. No audition required.
IV. Children’s Choir, Mike Schmenk, Director
A. Rehearse on Sundays 10:45 – 11:30 am.
B. Sing once a month November - May.
C. For Children in grades 3-8.
D. No audition required.
V. Cantors – for Weekend Masses
A. Rehearse on their own from a tape.
B. Sing at all the weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00; Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, 5:00) Cantors are scheduled.
C. Audition is required.
Tim Claubaugh
419-625-7465, X 18
music@stmarysandusky.org
Heather Gerber (Contemporary Choir)
419-370-8241
hgerber@stmarysandusky.org
Mike Schmenk (Children’s Choir)
419-609-9712
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