Guitars, woodwinds, brass, strings, and keyboards are all part of the musical tapestry at The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley. A running roster is kept of both volunteer and professional accompanists and instrumentalists for weekly liturgies and special feasts.
All musicians should submit their interest and availability by clicking the button below.
Organists and pianists accompany cantors and choirs each weekend and on special feasts, Holy Days, and sacramental liturgies. The Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley maintains a roster of both generous volunteer accompanists and paid professionals to support the music program at all three parishes.
Instruments:
St. Alphonsus (Choir loft)
2-manual Allen Organ
Yamaha Arius Electronic Keyboard
St. George
2-manual Allen Organ
Wertz Baby Grand Piano
St. James
4-manual Johannes Organ
Boston Grand Piano (Steinway & Sons)
Archangel Brass (& Players)
The Archangel Brass & Players is comprised of orchestral instrumentalists with a desire to give of their time and talent for festal liturgies and seasonal prayer services, especially during Christmas and Easter. Various combinations (including trios, quartets, etc.) of instruments are possible, pending interest and availability of musicians.
Rehearsals occur seasonally and as-needed, with rehearsal schedules and repertoire distributed in advance.
Solo Instruments & Small Ensembles
Instrumentalists are welcome to play weekly, for feasts, Holy Days, and special liturgies.
The following ensembles welcome instrumentalists as part of their regular musical programming and for special feasts:
St. Alphonsus Choir
St. George Choir
St. James Choir
St. James Voices
Tri-Parish Schola
Ignite Ensemble
Seraphim Singers
Rehearsals correspond with each ensemble's rehearsal calendar.