The Saint Bartholomew Choir sings classical and traditional choral repertoire along with hints of contemporary numbers and arrangements. This ensemble's goal is to provide excellence in liturgical music. Its members continue to learn vocal and choral techniques from professional musicians and guest directors and singers as well as to collaborate with other choirs and participate in choir events.
In addition to ministering at weekend Masses on a weekly basis, on feasts and solemnities, and on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday, the Choir has participated in many successful choral concerts as part of our parish's concert series.
Membership is open to anyone who is willing to commit to the regular schedule of the choir and who possesses basic music knowledge and vocal abilities.
Past highlights include a concert appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City under the direction of Maestro John Rutter in June 2014, a Musical Pilgrimage to Rome and the Vatican in November 2016, and the "Let Music Live" European performance tour in June 2022, with concerts at the famous Musikverein in Vienna, Austria, and the equally renowned Rudolfinum in Prague, the Czech Republic.
During the 2016 Musical Pilgrimage to Rome, they sang in St. Peter's Basilica for Pope Francis together with the Sistine Chapel Choir at both the Papal Consistory for the elevation of seventeen new Cardinals and the Papal Mass on Christ the King, marking the closing of the Holy Year of Mercy. The choir also sang at a special Mass at the church of St. Bartholomew on the Tiber Island in Rome, which holds the relics of St. Bartholomew the Apostle. Forty six pilgrims formed our parish group, of which twenty nine were singers in the choir. The choir's pilgrimage through the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican is recorded here.
PRACTICE: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm
CONTACT: Dr. Bogdan Minut, Director of Music Ministry at 812-379-9353 x1237 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
