Our Lady of the Lake Church Choirs & Music

Our Lady of the Lake Church Choirs and Music Sing Praise to His Name!

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church presently has five choirs singing at different Masses.  All have a leader who is in charge of their respective group.  Any questions regarding the music ministry may be directed to Sharon Scharmer, Our Lady of the Lake Music Director, at sharon07@charter.net, or 626-5671, ext. 102, or 504-554-6169.  You may also contact the respective group leaders outlined below.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish has a Cantor Ministry with cantors who have been trained in the role of cantor are familiar with the Catholic liturgy and their role within the liturgy.  If you are interested in becoming a cantor, please contact Sharon Scharmer to schedule an interview and audition.   

 

• If you are an organist or pianist interested in accompaniment duties in the music ministry, please contact Sharon Scharmer.

• The Traditional Adult Choir sings at various Masses in the church on any most weekends throughout the year.  Their repertoire includes music from Latin to contemporary.  This choir also presents a program of Christmas music prior to Midnight Mass as well as providing music for all holy Week services and other special parish Masses.  While reading music is an asset, it is not necessary.  Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center, with the exception of June and July.  The director of this group is Music Director Sharon Scharmer at 626-5671, ext. 102, or 504-554-6169, or sharon07@charter.net.

• The Contemporary Adult Choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the church annex.  The group consists of several vocalists accompanied by guitar, piano and percussion.  Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings.  Further information may be obtained from group leader, Bob Shenk, at rshenk@bellsouth.net. 

• The contemporary choir known as “A Joyful Noise” sings at the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the church annex.  The group consists of vocalists accompanied by guitar, percussion, flute and violin.  Rehearsals are Tuesdays.  Contact group leader, Tresa McAuliffe in the Parish Life Center at 626-5671, ext. 101, or at tresaoll@bellsouth.net for further details. 

• The 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Choir sings on Sunday evenings in the church annex, beginning with Adoration prior to Mass.  This group also is comprised of guitars, percussion and piano.  The group leader is Ryan Enk who can be reached at ryanenk@yahoo.com.

• The Traditional Childrens Choir sings once per month and rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.  This group is open to all children beginning with the 3rd grade and is a wonderful opportunity for children to obtain free vocal training.  The director of this group is Janel Ockman who can be reached at mockman@cox.net or504-912-3890.  Please reference the OLL choir in the subject line.

BRIDES - if you are looking for information on music guidelines for weddings please visit the Sacrament of Marriage page of the website where you can find all of the wedding music guidelines and other important information.