Peg Kasun, MAML
Director of Worship
Share Your Musical Gifts at St. Charles
Music has the power to lift hearts, deepen faith, and bring us closer to God. At St. Charles, we invite you to share your musical gifts—whether you are singing or playing an instrument.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings from September through mid-June, alternating between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mass times. Membership is open to anyone of high school age and above who can carry a tune and wishes to help lead and enhance the assembly's sung prayer. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Cantors/Psalmists
Cantors and psalmists lead the assembly's sung prayer at Mass. They are provided with print and recorded materials, along with coaching to help them prepare.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir is a multi-generational ensemble which provides instrument accompaniment to the Mass with a stunning four-octave bell set and a two-octave set of chimes. The group rings at various Masses (alternating between 5 p.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.), September through May. The ability to read music is suggested but not required. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Instrumentalists
Parishioners who have performance knowledge of a particular instrument (strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, flute, cello, or keyboard) are encouraged to participate in our liturgies, whether regularly or for special celebrations.
Praise Group
Praise Group is a contemporary praise and worship ensemble, including vocals, piano, guitar, flute, bass and drums, that serves at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass. Membership is open to ages junior high and up. Rehearsals: Sundays, 4:30 p.m.
Youth Choir
Youth Choir is open to parish and school students in 3rd & 4th Grade. Students sing School Masses on Tuesday mornings and once a month at a weekend Mass during the school year. Choir members learn pitch matching, how to sing solos, microphone usage, and they play handbells and percussion instruments. Rehearsals: Mondays (during the school year) 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Schola Cantorum
Schola is our junior high choir that is open to students in grades 5-8. As a more advanced ensemble, singers in Schola are trained as psalmists and cantors. They sing harmonies and have opportunities to play instruments at Mass. Schola sings at School Masses on Thursday mornings and once a month at a weekend Mass during the school year. They also have special appearances such as Christmas parties, caroling, Milwaukee Admiral games, Baseball Day of Faith, Heart of the Nation Televised Mass, and Hartland Lights. Rehearsals: Tuesdays (during the school year) 3:15-4:30 p.m.
