The Music Ministry team at St. Pius X provides liturgical music in a variety of styles to accommodate the preferences of our actively participating ‘singing assembly’. Joan Whelan is the Director of Music for the parish. Joan also trains Cantors and helps couples plan music for their weddings and families plan music for memorial services and funerals.
If you love to sing or play an instrument, we would love to have you join us! Please contact Joan Whelan via Flocknote, email, or phone at 406-281-8509.
MUSIC GROUPS
PARISH CHOIR
Sings for weekend liturgies as scheduled and special liturgies such as the Remembrance, Christmas, and Easter Masses. This choir also enjoys several social occasions during the year. The Parish Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The choir is directed by Joan Whelan.
YOUTH CHOIR
The Youth Choir is open to students in grades 1- 8. (No audition required!) The choir sings for weekend liturgies and Youth Masses as scheduled during the school year. They also rehearse and sing for special liturgies such as the Christmas Eve Children’s Mass and the sacramental preparation services, including First Reconciliation, Rite of Enrollment, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. Youth Choir rehearsals are scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons in the Sanctuary.
SPX ENSEMBLE
An adult group of men and women directed by Joan Whelan, they sing for various liturgies, including weekend Masses and Holy Week.
EMMAUS SINGERS
This group of nine women, directed by Rosalie Foster, sing monthly throughout the year for Masses and special liturgies.
SOULED OUT
An adult group of men and women directed by Joan Whelan sings monthly and is frequently accompanied by our instrumentalists.
YOUNG PROCLAIMERS
This ensemble is open to all Jr High and High School Musicians. The ensemble sings for weekend liturgies, including Youth Mass and the Baccalaureate Mass, as scheduled during the school year. The ensemble rehearses as scheduled on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Vocalists and instrumentalists are invited to join.