Assistant
Minister of Music
Darryl Petty
Billie Paige
Choir Director of
Music
Patricia Pike
Choir Percussionist
Art
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Music Ministry: The
Choirs, Vocalists and instrumentalists
combine to enhance the liturgical experience
of our community.
St. Ailbe's has musical ensembles from
children's choirs to adults
and from
organists to drummers to Praise Dancers.
Singing in the Church is an
outward expression of
ones faith and joy.
It is a response to God's saving work and
finds expression in humble, disciplined participation in the Church Choirs.
It
is indeed a joy to hear St Ailbe Choirs
sing. Their voices ring out
beautiful uplifting and
encouraging songs to the LORD. Both
adults
and children raise their voices and hearts
to God in praise through a
varied
selection of music.
Their enthusiasm and high spirited singing is contagious. Over
the last few years, St. Ailbe Choirs have
recorded
several CD's
and tapes.
Singing
and dancing are acts which have united God's people
at all
times in history for the common praise of
God.
Expectations: All singers who wish to raise their voices in
praise
of GOD. Praise dancers ages 8-14
Meeting Time: (Men and women) are welcome to
join the rehearsal on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the
Kuumba Room.
The Adult Choir sings weekly at 8AM
and 11Am Masses
The Children's Choir rehearsals and
performances are scheduled by
Director Robert Murphy
Meeting Time: Praise Dancers
rehearsals and performances will
are
scheduled by Dance Instructors.
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Children's Choir
Director Ministry Of
Music: Robert Murphy: |
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Children’s Choir are the school's
musical ambassadors. They represent the best
that St. Ailbe has to offer. Their
popularity has grown to the point
that they have been invited to sing
all over the state. (more) |
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SUMMER PERFORMANCES 2004
St Ailbe Children's Choir
The St. Ailbe Gospel Singers
Children's Choir performed an
outstanding rocking performance at
the High School Tent at the
Chicago Gospel Fest Friday, June
4th at 5:00.
The assistant director, Ms.
Chapman was immediately approached
by a recording producer for the
choir to do a performance in
November as well as a possible CD.
Stay tuned.
The
choir will be performing Sunday,
June 6th at Dusties Restaurant for
the Black Student Association
Graduate Banquet from University
of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
They
will also be performing for
the Nearwest Connection program at
the Marriot Hotel on Sunday, June
13th.
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ST.
AILBE
PRAISE
DANCERS
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Through
the vision of the Director of Music
Patricia Pike the First Performance
of theSt Ailbe Praise Dancers was Sunday,
July 20, 2003. Only a
"Miracle" could have set
these young ladies in such splendid motion. They gracefully moved
in synchronized rhythm as they gave
their spirited praise to the Lord.
Psalm 149: 3"Let them
praise his name in festive dance,
make music with tambourine and
lyre." |
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ADDITIONAL
MUSIC MINISTRY ACTIVITIES
MUSIC DIRECTOR
PATRICIA PIKE PRESENTED THE FIRST
SUCCESSFUL
ANNUAL" MUSIC
WORKSHOP" JUNE 7, 2003.
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St Ailbe Flea
Market
Hosted by the Adult Choir
St Ailbe
Choir held it’s Annual Flea market
on St. Ailbe’s
Parking lot.
The brightly colored Umbrella
covered tables are filled with a
variety of collectibles, and real
treasures...
There were African American
artifacts and hard to find Annie Lee
framed pictures, unusual crafts,
jewelry, electrical appliances,
kitchenware, dishes, and a selection
of fashion clothing, walking shoes
and much, much more. The sellers,
buyers and spectators exchanged
smiles and friendly conversations it
was an enjoyable event. There were
hot dogs on a bun with chips and
cold pop for sale, which really hit
the spot on this warm summer day.
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"GOSPEL MUSIC PAST... PRESENT... FUTURE...
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KUUMBA
ROOM MURAL
by Michael
Anderson
This
Mural for the Kuumba Room (Music
Room) was designed to
highlight the creatively of Gospel
artists past, present and the
future. We have included Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson etc.
as well
as...
Mr. Frederick Young, Ms. Billie
Paige, Mr. Arthur Thompson,
Mr.
Robert Murphy represent the present
Gospel artist who minister within
our Church as well as faces of
adults and children who are in the
present and hopefully are the future
Gospel artist. This Masterpiece took
approximately three months to
complete. The vibrant palette
contains colors of Liberation of
deep red, green and black influenced
by the African American Heritage. |
Please
call Rectory (773-374-2345)
for assistance in contacting
Ministry Leader.
Click
here for Printable Volunteer Form
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