Daniel F. Kovacic, Director of Music

412-835-4415

dfkovacic@gmail.com

The Music Ministry of Saint Valentine Catholic Church in Bethel Park always welcomes new members, of any age, to share in the celebration of our faith through the Music Ministry. There are numerous opportunities within our Music Ministry family to share your gifts of time of talent. For instance: 

St. Valentine Adult Choir

The St. Valentine Choir sings a wide variety of sacred music with special emphasis on our rich Catholic heritage.  If you do not know how to read music or would like to learn the fundamentals of singing, please come and join us.  Many of our members read music together and we will learn.

The St. Valentine Choir sings a variety of Liturgies throughout the year including Holy Days, special events and concerts.  We will be preparing special music for Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, Triduum, and various anthems throughout the Liturgical Year along with the new implementation of the Roman Missal.

Come on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm and give us a shot!  We love to sing, have fun, and join in wonderful Christian fellowship.

St. Valentine Handbell Choir

The St. Valentine Handbell Choir may be seen throughout the year playing special Liturgies.  Usually, this group plays at the same Mass as the St. Valentine Choir.  Different Liturgies that we play are Music Ministry Weekend, Christ The King, Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost Sunday along with various concerts.  Reading music is not a necessity.  We read music together and if you would like to learn, you will definitely do so.  All you need to know is how to keep a steady beat.  Come join us in a great spiritual journey of music ministry.

St. Valentine Schola

The St. Valentine Schola is open to teenagers and adults.  New members are required to audition and prepare a solo work.  Also, new members will be required to demonstrate melodic sight reading and rhythm sight reading skills.  The schola will sing moderate to difficult choral literature while preserving the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church through chant and polyphony.  The schola will also sing contemporary works from the best music coming from the pen of today's composers.  The group participates at various liturgical celebrations throughout the year in addition to the annual Christmas/Epiphany Concert. Many of the members are also members of the Saint Valentine Adult Choir and or Cantor Ministry. Rehearsals are scheduled at the convenience of the group.

Schola Cantorum (Cantors)

As a cantor, you sing certain specified parts of the liturgy by yourself, and as a facilitator you assist the assembly’s singing as needed.  Ideally, any type of singing should sound like part of a continuing prayer offered by everyone.  Lots of opportunities abound for increasing the pool of qualified cantors: Funerals, Weddings, Weekend Liturgies, and Holy Days.

 Beginning cantors are required to attend a workshop conducted by the Director of Music.  You will be paired with a veteran cantor to help you learn the ropes and make the experience prayerful.  

Instrumental Program

If you play an instrument or sing, please consider offering your gift of talent during an occasional liturgy.  Busy schedules are understandable.  Therefore, we will work around what works best for you.  We welcome people of all instrumental talents.  Young instrumentalists must have two years minimum experience of instrumental instruction from a private teacher or your music educator at school.  Young instrumentalists will be required to rehearse with the Director of Music to help strengthen their skills for leading the congregation.

Instrumentalists must demonstrate musical competence to participate in the celebration of the liturgy.  Instrumentalists must also be available to participate in major liturgical celebrations throughout the year, including concerts.

Resurrection Choir

This choir sings for all parish funerals. No special rehearsals; just come 30 minutes before each funeral to become familiar with the music. For men and women who are available during the day, this is a wonderful way to serve our parish families in their time of need.