music ministry
"address one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs and playing to the Lord in your hearts."
ephesians 5:19
Music has historically been an integral part of worship within the Catholic Church. Music Ministry at St. Thomas More strives to follow the standards of liturgy as outlined in the Roman Missal while encouraging the participation of all present.
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The Parish Choir is responsible for the music at the various liturgies including all weekly masses, monthly Vespers, and special services for Holy Days. With repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to works by contemporary composers, the choir is made up of volunteers and semi-professionals.
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The Children’s Choir, open to young people in grades 1-6, rehearses throughout the school year. Assuming an active role in the liturgy, they are learning basic vocal skills as well as the importance of music within the Church.
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For more information, contact Dr. Vicki Schaeffer, Director of Music and Organist at @vicki@stm-ou.org
The Kathleen m. heiple
memorial organ
Skinner Organ Company, Opus 422 (1923)
Restoration by Schantz Organ Company (2022)
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Great (Manual II)
16’ Bourdan (from Pedal) 17 pipes
8’ First Diapason 61 pipes​
8’ Second Diapason 61 pipes
8’ Wald Flute 61 pipes
8’ Dulcina (CH)
4’ Octave 61 pipes
4’ Flute 61 pipes
2 2/3’ Twelfth 61 pipes
2’ Fifteenth 61 pipes
8’ French Horn (CH) 61 pipes
Tremolo
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Swell (Manuel III)
16’ Bourdon 73 pipes
8’ Diapason 73 pipes
8’ Gedeckt 73 pipes
8’ Salicional 73 pipes
8’ Voix Celeste 73 pipes
8’ Flauto Dolce 73 pipes
8’ Flute Celeste (TC) 61 pipes
4’ Flute 73 pipes
2’ Flautino 61 pipes
III Mixture 183 pipes
8’ Cornopean 73 pipes
8’ Corno d’ Amore 73 pipes
8’ Vox Humana 73 pipes
Tremolo
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Choir (Manual I)​
8’ Concert Flute 73 Pipes
8’ Dulcina 73 Pipes
8’ Unda Maris 73 Pipes
4’ Flute d’ Amour 73 Pipes
8’ Clarinet 73 Pipes
8’ Tromba 73 Pipes
Harp (TC) awaiting restoration
Celesta awaiting restoration
Tremolo ​
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Pedal
32’ Resultant 44 pipes
16’ Diapason 44 pipes
16’ Bourdon 44 pipes
16’ Echo Bourdon (SW)
8’ Octave
8’ Gedeckt
8’ Still Gedeckt (SW)
16’ Trombone (CH) 12 pipes