Training in music has been proven to increase performance in scholastics, and participation in team building activities creates a well rounded individual. Our music program uses graded materials which provide children with progressive multilevel lessons and opportunities to achieve awards of excellence. Our vision is that participation in the Children’s Choir will lead to singing in the Teen Choir, with continued development into a responsible person and fine Adult Singer - all the while increasing their knowledge about the Mass, their role in the liturgy, thereby achieving a greater understanding of their faith and spirituality. Under the gentle guidance and expertise of Ewa Fair your child will receive a first rate musical education and continued spiritual foundation.
SJB Music Ministry invites the children of the parish to join the 2015-16
Children’s Choir Open enrollment with no audition! FIRST MEETING: 2PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 IN THE SCHOOL Rehearsals TUESDAYS 2:00 to 3:15 pm for SJB School Students THURSDAYS 5:30 to 6:30 pm for SJB Rel.Ed. Students in the SCHOOL prepares us for Singing at Family Mass (see schedule) Sept-May Warm up for Mass is in the Church MRR (Music Rehearsal Room), located at the East Parking Lot Entrance Call or text SJB Children’s Choir Director Ewa Fair at (773) 551-0284. Any communication is welcome! Ewa Fair is passionate about music and about leading singers to better themselves and to learn new skills. She received her music training at the Krakow Music Conservatory where she earned her master's degree in vocal performance. Previously in Chicago, Mrs. Fair has led children's choirs at The Lira Ensemble and at St. Thecla church among others. At St. John Brebeuf Mrs. Fair's emphasis will be on helping choristers to better their singing and listening skills, their music reading skills, and to enjoy camaraderie and good feelings in rehearsals as we prepare to support the worship services. Choir members will find that these music improvement skills are transferrable to any genre of music. We will work on proper breathing, singing on pitch, and good ensemble singing. It will be fun. Mrs. Fair often appears in singing roles in opera and oratorio and has an active private teaching studio in Chicago. She lives in the Norwood Park area of Chicago with her husband, son and two cats.
SJB Music Ministry Director of Music Marek Rachelski Adult Choir Niles Metropolitan Chorus Cantate Deo Women’s Ensemble Resurrection Choir Teen Choir Children’s Choir Hand Bell Choir Cantor Ministry
Become a Member of St. John Brebeuf Children’s Choir!! Dear Parents, My name is Ewa Fair, Director of the SJB Children’s Choir. You may have seen me singing at SJB Masses over the past few years. It is my privilege to work with your children! The following is some basic information about the Children’s Choir: Our first rehearsal is Tuesday, September 1st in GLAD Room 22/24. Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 2:00-3:15. NEW: Children’s Choir is open to all students in grades 3-8. Our plan is to have two graded groups: (1) Grades 3-5 and (2) Grades 6-8, each meeting separately; this will depend on the number of registrations. The SJB Children’s Choir has a 10:00 AM CALL time in the Church Music Rehearsal Room for the 10:45 Mass (8:00 AM CALL time for the 9:00 Mass) and sings at the Family Mass (see schedule), Christmas Eve 3:00 Family Mass, and First Communion Services in May. Participants must be on time for all rehearsals and Masses. At rehearsal between 2:00 and 2:10 children will have a supervised break in the rehearsal room. Eating snacks and a bathroom break should take place then. Please prepare a snack for your child. Yearly membership fee of $15 will cover books and materials. (I will also buy and give them some fruit at the beginning of rehearsal.) A Parent Volunteer is needed at each rehearsal (as part of Protecting God’s Children). Attendance at rehearsals and Family Masses is essential for the choir to be at its best and is a guarantee for choristers to grow their skills. If you have any questions, please call, text, or email EWA FAIR, Director of the Children’s Choir: Cell/text: (773) 551-0284 Email:
[email protected] Please complete, sign and return the attached consent form with the $15 membership fee to the Parish Ministry Center or the SJB School Office Main Office of SJB School on or before TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15.
SJB CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2015-2016
Consent and Information Please fill out and return with $15 to the Parish Ministry Center (PMC) or the SJB School Main Office on or before Tuesday, September 15
Student Information: Please print clearly Student’s Name: ______________________________________Preferred nickname: ______________ Grade: ________________
Birthday: __________________ Allergies: _________________________
Does student have prior singing experience?
No _____
Yes ______ How long? _______________
If “yes” please briefly describe: ___________________________________________________________ Does student play an instrument?
No _____
Yes (please list instrument) ______________________
Name of school that your child attends: ____________________________________________________
Parent Contact Information: Mother’s Name: ______________________________ Mother’s Cell Phone: ______________________ Mother’s Email address: ________________________________________________________________ Father’s Name: _______________________________ Father’s Cell Phone: ________________________ Father’s Email address: __________________________________________________________________ House Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate form of payment for the yearly $15 membership fee: Check _______ Cash ________ Turn in the fee with this Information and Consent form. Checks written to: St. John Brebeuf
Consent: I, _________________________________ give my permission for my child, _______________________ to join the SJB Children’s Choir for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that to ensure a positive and musically rewarding experience for all, my child will: * Be prompt for all rehearsals and Family Masses. *Dress in proper dress code for Family Masses. If my child is unable to attend a rehearsal, Family Service, or any other SJB Children’s event, I will notify Mrs. Fair (text/email) in advance.
Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
SAINT JOHN BREBEUF CATHOLIC CHURCH • NILES, ILLINOIS SJB Music Ministry 2015-2016 SEASON
SCHEDULE: CHILDREN’S CHOIR AND HAND BELL CHOIR September 20 SUNDAY
10:45 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS
October 18
9:00 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS
November 22 SUNDAY
10:45 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS
December 24 THURSDAY
3:00 pm Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS & PAGEANT
January 31
SUNDAY
9:00 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS School Open House 10:00 am-12:00
February 28
SUNDAY
10:45 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS
April 17
SUNDAY
10:45 am Family Mass
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS
May 7
SATURDAY
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
CHILDREN’S & HAND BELL CHOIRS 10:30 am FIRST COMMUNION Mass
SUNDAY
SJB Music Ministry invites the children of the parish to join the
Hand Bell Choir Open enrollment with no audition! Basic music reading ability is a very helpful skill!
FIRST MEETING: 3:15 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 IN THE CHURCH
Rehearsal Meetings on Wednesdays 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM in the Church MRR prepares us for
Ringing at Family Mass September – May (see schedule)
Contact Mr. Marek Rachelski (702) 806-8421 or
[email protected] SJB Music Ministry Director of Music Marek Rachelski Adult Choir Men’s Schola Women’s Ensemble Resurrection Choir Teen Choir Children’s Choir Hand Bell Choir Cantor Ministry
SJB HAND BELL CHOIR
2015-2016
Consent and Information Please fill out and return to the Parish Ministry Center (PMC) or the SJB School Main Office on or before Wednesday, September 16
Student Information: Please print clearly Student’s Name: ______________________________________Preferred nickname: ______________ Grade: ________________
Birthday: __________________ Allergies: _________________________
Does student have prior RINGING experience?
No _____
Yes ______ How long? _______________
If “yes” please briefly describe: ___________________________________________________________ Does student play an instrument?
No _____
Yes (please list instrument) ______________________
Name of school that your child attends: ____________________________________________________
Parent Contact Information: Mother’s Name: ______________________________ Mother’s Cell Phone: ______________________ Mother’s Email address: ________________________________________________________________ Father’s Name: _______________________________ Father’s Cell Phone: ________________________ Father’s Email address: __________________________________________________________________ House Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Consent: I, _________________________________ give my permission for my child, _______________________ to join the SJB HAND BELL CHOIR for the 2015-2016 school year. I understand that to ensure a positive and musically rewarding experience for all, my child will: * Be prompt for all rehearsals and Family Services. *Dress in proper dress code for Family Services. If my child is unable to attend a rehearsal, Family Service, or any other SJB Children’s event, I will notify Mr. Marek Rachelski (702) 806-8421 or
[email protected] (no texts, please) in advance.
Signed: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
