Music Ministry
Andrew Gekoskie, Director of Sacred Music and Choral Ministry
(772) 334-4214 ext. 127
Andrew@stmartindp.com
The Music Ministry of St. Martin de Porres focuses upon inspiring the congregation to sing! We use our voices, hearts, and instruments to lead people closer to God and to the Catholic Church. We choose music that strives to connect with the congregation’s hearts and spirits, with the aim of strengthening each parishioner’s personal relationship with God.
The purpose of the Music Ministry is to follow the guidance of the Catholic Church’s Magesterium, which in part states, that: “The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful be led to that full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy. In the reform and promotion of the liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else.” (CCC #1141)
New Members to our choirs are aways welcome. Please contact Andrew Gekoskie, Director of Music for additional information.
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than
the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
-Johann Sebastian Bach
Adult Choir– Rehearsal Thursdays 6:30pm- 8:00pm - Membership is open to all parishioners ages 18 and up. Music reading ability and prior choir experience is helpful but not necessary or required. The Adult Choir provides music for the Sunday 10am Masses year -round and at all holiday/Holy Days of Obligation and special celebrations.
Bell Choir – Rehearsals TBA - Our Bell Choir is a handbell/handchime ensemble for adults. Basic music reading is necessary. This handbell ensemble rings at Christmas and Easter Masses.
The purpose of the Music Ministry is to follow the guidance of the Catholic Church’s Magesterium, which in part states, that: “The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful be led to that full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy. In the reform and promotion of the liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else.” (CCC #1141)
New Members to our choirs are aways welcome. Please contact Andrew Gekoskie, Director of Music for additional information.
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than
the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
-Johann Sebastian Bach
Adult Choir– Rehearsal Thursdays 6:30pm- 8:00pm - Membership is open to all parishioners ages 18 and up. Music reading ability and prior choir experience is helpful but not necessary or required. The Adult Choir provides music for the Sunday 10am Masses year -round and at all holiday/Holy Days of Obligation and special celebrations.
Bell Choir – Rehearsals TBA - Our Bell Choir is a handbell/handchime ensemble for adults. Basic music reading is necessary. This handbell ensemble rings at Christmas and Easter Masses.
