MPB has a long history of vibrant congregational singing and one can truly hear the voices of many united in praise from the pews.

All musicians are part of one cohesive group, regardless of Mass time, age or musical style. This mirrors how many become one in the MPB community. All active ministers rehearse together on Tuesday nights and use the same music repertoire and schedule. If it is beautiful, gets people singing and strengthens our faith…then we sing it! Musicians may assist at any Mass based on their preference and it may vary from week to week. This creates a flexible team that supports one another and can easily combine for special liturgies and concerts.

The music at MPB reflects the diversity of our global community, the rich history of the Church and the vibrant music of today. It is informed by the readings each weekend, the seasons of the Church year and the joys and challenges of our community. MPB music repertoire includes traditional hymns, favorites influenced by the folk guitar era, gospel styles, contemporary praise music, multicultural music, chant and choral and instrumental masterpieces. Below you may listen to some of our live recordings from liturgies and concerts.

We have many levels of experience involved, from professional musicians to those who find they just love to sing. MPB is blessed with a wide variety of instrumentation, including: vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, mandolin, violin, flute, French horn, trumpet, percussion, and drum set. New members of any voice part or instrument are always welcome.

Requirements

Vocalists should be able to match pitch, and instrumentalists should be proficient on their instruments. All musicians must attend rehearsals and keep an organized music binder. Students 7th grade and higher may join the Music Ministry if they are ready for the commitment. Children 2nd – 6th grade may join the MPB Parish Children’s Choir.

Rehearsal & Mass Schedule

September through May: Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. June through August: Every other Tuesday from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Seasonal Sectionals: Near Christmas, Easter and Concerts we may have some sectionals. A few are required but most are optional. They usually occur Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.

Children’s Choir

The MPB Parish Children’s Choir provides children an opportunity to serve, become involved in the liturgy, learn about music and singing and have fun. ALL parish children, in 2nd – 6th grade of any school, are welcome to join. There is no audition; however, the child should be interested in singing and be able to attend bi-monthly rehearsals. We sing approximately once a month at a weekend Mass and on Christmas Eve. The season runs from September through May and you may elect to participate just September through December, just January through May, or the whole season. Students that are in 7th grade or higher may still participate as leaders with The Presto Team, or they may move up to the Music Ministry. New members are welcome to join at any time. If you are interested, please complete the following registration form, or contact Veronic Mehalic at vmehalic@mpbdenver.org.

Join Us

Thank you so much for registering! MPB Children’s Choir is for all parish children of any school 2nd – 6th grade, and 7th and higher grades can be helpers. We sing once a month at alternating Masses and we rehearse every other week on Mondays at 6:30 PM. You may register for Sept – Dec and/or Jan – May. Do both or “one semester”. Most intermediate level instrumentalists are also welcome. If you have any questions, email Veronic Mehalic at vmehalic@mpbdenver.org. It’s going to be a great year and we’re looking forward to working with you!