Music Ministry

Join us in making a joyful noise – no auditions – all are welcome! 

Adult Choir

This intergenerational ensemble comes together to sing the Mass in a range of genres once a weekend, rotating Saturdays and Sundays. The adults join the Cherubs and teens in the Festival of Lessons and Carols and take center stage in our Festival of Music.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 P.M. in the Church choir area.

Cherub Choir

Students in grades K-5 lead the Children’s Mass in song on the fourth Sunday of each month. Cherubs also join our teen and adult choirs in the Festival of Lessons and Carols and the Festival of Music.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6 – 6:30 P.M. in the Church choir area.

Teen Choir

Students in grades 6-12 (instrumentalists and singers alike) lead the Teen Mass in song on the second Sunday of each month. The teen choir also joins our Cherub and adult choirs in the Festival of Lessons and Carols and the Festival of Music.

Rehearsals: the first Sunday of each month from 10:30 to noon in the Church choir area.

Musica Latina

Rafael Gomez  y Maria Elena Gonzalez lideran la música de la comunidad Latina, acompañando la Misa es Español los Domingos a las 17 horas.

Meet Nuriel Abdenur, Director of Music & Liturgy 

Nuriel has studied voice for a lifetime – attending a high school conservatory in Classical Voice, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Southern California (Fight On!) and a Master’s in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. Serving as assistant music director at St. George prior to assuming leadership, Nuriel also taught Music from  Preschool through Middle School in Catholic schools where she still substitute teaches. Her philosophy of worship is summed up by St. Augustine who noted that “When you sing, you pray twice.” Her favorite hymn is “How Can I Keep from Singing?” and she invites you to lift your voices during Mass!

For more information, contact Nuriel Abdenur at 952-473-1257 ext. 106 or email:

Meet Amanda Pilon, Piano Accompanist

Originally from the Cincinnati area, Amanda attended Xavier University and came to MN to attend the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Amanda has been playing piano since she was five years old in various capacities, as a solo musician, an accompanist for bands/choirs/orchestras, and as a pit musician in musical theatre productions. Amanda joined the Music Ministry team at St. George at the top of 2023 and we give thanks to God she did!

Festival of Music

Our annual Festival of Music brings together all of our ensembles to sing secular music that puts the beat in our feet! It’s a night of family fun -and food- for all, fundraising for our Music Ministry.”

Join us on a journey! The travel agent at St. George Journeys tries to help an indecisive caller choose a destination and our singers pitch in with their favorites. Father Shane advises we let “Jesus Take the Wheel.”

Festival of Lessons & Carols

All of our choirs come together to celebrate the nativity, leading the congregation through scripture and song.

Recordings

Our choirs have recorded 3 CDs featuring favorites as well as St. George composers thanks to Jim Tierney at Big Swan Studio. “Not Just on Sunday,” “We’re Original,” and “I Say Yes!” are available for purchase at St. George.  All proceeds benefit the St. George music ministry.