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Music
Ministry 
“The faithful who gather together to
await the Lord’s coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to
sing together psalms, hymns and inspired songs”
- Colossians 3:16 –
Liturgical song is the sign of the
heart’s joy, thus Saint Augustine
says rightly “To sing belongs to lovers.”
Music is at the heart of each and every celebration of
the mass, the scriptures call us to it.
New members are always welcomed to participate and aspect
of the parish’s diverse music ministry.
Music Ministry
St. Ferdinand’s dynamic Music Ministry is comprised of
seven different division If you have a voice or musical
talent to share, contact our Director of Music Ministries,
Cynthia Plazek, for more information. Auditions are
required for some groups/positions.
Note: This year, all musicians over age 18 are required
to complete our parish’s safe environment process,
including clearances and PTC training as outlined
by the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese.
Adult
Choir:
The St. Ferdinand Adult Choir includes vocalists high school
age and up, and enhances our parish’s Sunday 10 a.m. Mass
weekly, on Christmas and Easter, and other special occasions.
This Choir rehearses once a week, and focuses on traditional
4-part music with special emphasis on correct vocal production
and technique.
Folk
Choir:
The St. Ferdinand Folk choir welcomes vocalists and
instrumentalists, high school age and up, to assist at the 10
a.m. or 12 noon Sunday Masses on a rotating basis (2x/month.)
The Folk Choir is accompanied by guitar and piano.
Handbell
Choir:
St. Ferdinand’s Handbell Choir rehearses on Saturday
mornings and includes men and women, 8th grade and
up. Their music supports the Saturday evening liturgy once
monthly and on special occasions. Knowledge of note-reading and
music counting is helpful.
Youth
Choir:
This energetic group is open to 3rd through 8th
graders and rehearses weekly after the Sunday 12 noon Mass. The
Youth Choir sings and plays Handbells, assisting at the 12 noon
Mass once monthly and on Christmas and Easter. Music reading is
not necessary.
Cantor
Team
These song leaders assist year-round at all Masses on
Sundays and Holydays on a rotating basis. By audition only.
Brass
Ensemble
High school age brass players enjoy assisting at Mass on
special occasions. Auditions required; rehearsals vary.
Teen Ensemble
This
group is composed of two adult leaders and middle school
through high school-aged youth vocalists and
instrumentalists. The group assists at a Saturday or Sunday
evening 6 pm Mass once monthly. Rehearsals are Tuesday
evenings, as needed.
Contact: Mrs.
Cynthia A. Plazek, Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy St.
Ferdinand Catholic Church, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 –
724-776-2888 ext.401
cindyp@stferd.org
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Mrs.
Cynthia A. Plazek began her sacred music career as a
teen, and has consistently served the Diocese of
Pittsburgh as organist, music director, vocalist and
choir director at many parishes. Cynthia received a B.A.
(’82) from Duquesne University and continues to build on
her degree through continuing education and
certification. Her goal is to make the St. Ferdinand
Music Ministry a program that heals and gives glory to
God, as well as empowers volunteers to develop their own
musical gifts. She personally selects all liturgical
music for the parish and oversees a volunteer corps of
approximately 100 musicians with a common goal:
achieving excellence through rehearsal, proper
instruction and prayer.