ST AILBE CATHOLIC CHURCH            Rooted in Faith Strengthened by love

ST. AILBE CHILDREN'S CHOIR

CHILDREN'S FAMILY MASS

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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.

The parish family and community of St. Ailbe is strengthened by the 
participation of our younger members.

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ST. AILBE CHILDREN'S CHOIR , CONCERT, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

St. Ailbe Children’s Choir, under the direction of Robert Murphy, was on the road again the weekend of February 14th –16th. They traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to perform four concerts. Two at St. Elizabeth’s Church and the second two at Mt. Mercy College. The trip was organized by Ms. B. Chapman, assistant to the director. Twenty- eight children attended and they were chaperoned by Ms. L. Marchman, Ms. M. Henry, Ms. M. Adeyemo, Ms. Y. Gouse, Ms. D. Murphy, Ms. P. Weatherly, Ms. M. Herron, Ms. B. Ingram, and Sister Kathryn Hartnett.

Third grader, Miss A. Day debuted her solo, “Everything Will Work Out Fine.”  She and the choir was accompanied by a fabulous group of musicians: “Q” Stokes (Base), A. J. Anderson  (Lead Guitar), Art Thompson (Percussion), J. Jackson (Keyboard), and Bob Murphy (Keyboard). The choir returns to perform on February 19th at Quigley North High School in the morning and Harold Washington College in the afternoon. On Sunday, February 22^nd, they will join several children and adult Choirs at Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn to benefit the Women’s Shelter.

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ST AILBE CATHOLIC CHURCH REVIVAL

      Proverbs 22:6
 
"Train a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not turn from it." 
  
2 Timothy 3: 14-15

"But you, remain faithful to what you have learned and believed,
because you know from whom you learned it", "and that from
childhood you have known (the) sacred scriptures, which are
capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in
Christ Jesus"

Director of Children's Choir: Robert Murphy 
Assistant Director: Bonita Chapman
                    Musical Percussionist: Art Thompson
             Dedicated Volunteer: Louise Marchman, Judith Lewers   

                                                     MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
                                                      ROBERT MURPHY

                                               "Learn From the Best"

Mr. Robert Murphy (formerly of the Staple Singers)  is an advocate for young musicians with an almost unbelievable persona.  He renders his musical style with a humble sincerity and flawless virtuosity... in other words he is just about the most talented  Choral Director and  Band Instructor on the Southside. He has established  a musical bond of rhythm and singing, that has proven to be the foundation for  a natural part of  personal development and growth for St Ailbe students. 

The Children’s Choir are St. Ailbe's  musical ambassadors.  Under the musical direction of Robert Murphy, their popularity has grown to the point that they have been invited to sing all over the state.  His musical teachings  constantly tap into your child's creative energy and intellectual abilities. He is proven his proficiency at teaching  music. He also writes and records his own music.

                                                  ST. AILBE YOUTH BAND

                      

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