ST. BLASE MUSIC MINISTRIES
Each ministry will kick-off with rehearsals beginning at the end of September.
Adult Choirs
Remnant Music Ministry
This is a contemporary ensemble consisting of a number of different instrumentalists and SATB singers under the direction of Brian Ivan. This ministry also welcomes members ages 15 and above, and rehearses on Monday evening from 7-9pm, September through May.
Voices in Praise (VIP) Choir
This is our traditional four-part (SATB) choir under the direction of Brian Ivan. This choir welcomes members age 15 and above and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7-9pm.
Cantor/Accompanist Program
This ministry is for those solo singers/instrumentalists who demonstrate an ability to lead the assembly with their voice/instrument, and operates under the direction of Brian Ivan. Cantor rehearsals occur once a month on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Dates for these rehearsals are posted in the Music Library.
Children's Music Ministries
Disciples of Grace: Grades 2-5
Under the direction of Darlene Ivan, this choir is for all 2nd through 5th graders. Disciples of Grace is an amazing group of young, talented singers who not only learn to lead music in a choir setting, but also explore how liturgical music expands their faith. Disciples of Grace sing four liturgies a year, including Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:00 PM on those Tuesdays when there is no scheduled faith formation sessions. Calendar will be provided. Questions? Call Darlene Ivan at 248-652-1459 or email her at dar0614@hotmail.com.
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Teens Loving Christ Ministry: Grades 6-12
Under the direction of Brian Ivan, this ministry welcomes members who are in the 6th through 12th grades. This ministry sings for liturgy once every two weeks, including Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday, and rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:15 pm from September through May. Instrumentalists are certainly welcome. For more information regarding the TLC Ministry, contact Brian Ivan at brianivanguitar@yahoo.com or at 248-930-4060.
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Brian Ivan, Director of Music
Brian Ivan has been a lifelong member of St. Blase, which is where his love of music began. Brian has been studying guitar for over two decades, beginning his studies with Stephen Petrunak as a child. His enthusiasm for guitar called him to continue his music study in college, receiving a Bachelor and Master Degree of Music in Classical Guitar Performance. In addition to being awarded talent scholarships throughout his college career, Brian has numerous other awards and honors from Wayne State University including the Joe Fava Guitar Award, the Robert Stawski Endowed Scholarship and an induction into the Music Honor Society Pi Kappa Lambda. Brian's extensive education in classical guitar, choral music, and music theory, has given him many opportunities to share his passion for music with others. Outside of St. Blase, Brian teaches private guitar lessons, group lessons at Oakland Homeschool Music Institute, and performs at private events such as weddings and dinner parties. Brian can be reached at (248)-930-4060 or at brianivanguitar@yahoo.com
Brian Ivan has been a lifelong member of St. Blase, which is where his love of music began. Brian has been studying guitar for over two decades, beginning his studies with Stephen Petrunak as a child. His enthusiasm for guitar called him to continue his music study in college, receiving a Bachelor and Master Degree of Music in Classical Guitar Performance. In addition to being awarded talent scholarships throughout his college career, Brian has numerous other awards and honors from Wayne State University including the Joe Fava Guitar Award, the Robert Stawski Endowed Scholarship and an induction into the Music Honor Society Pi Kappa Lambda. Brian's extensive education in classical guitar, choral music, and music theory, has given him many opportunities to share his passion for music with others. Outside of St. Blase, Brian teaches private guitar lessons, group lessons at Oakland Homeschool Music Institute, and performs at private events such as weddings and dinner parties. Brian can be reached at (248)-930-4060 or at brianivanguitar@yahoo.com
Darlene Ivan
St. Blase has been Ms. Darlene’s parish since the age of 10. She began singing in the 4:30 Folk Group in 1977 and joined the 9:30 Folk Group (Remnant) in 1979. It is there that she met her husband, Bill. They have 3 children: Sarah, Brian (and his wife Crystal) and Christopher, all of whom are also involved in the Music Program at St. Blase. In 1998 she became the director of the Kingdom Chorus Children’s Choir. She has been active as a leader of music for the vacation bible school Summer Circle for the past 15 years and as of 2013 has taken on the role as Director. In her free time, she loves to crochet and travel.
St. Blase has been Ms. Darlene’s parish since the age of 10. She began singing in the 4:30 Folk Group in 1977 and joined the 9:30 Folk Group (Remnant) in 1979. It is there that she met her husband, Bill. They have 3 children: Sarah, Brian (and his wife Crystal) and Christopher, all of whom are also involved in the Music Program at St. Blase. In 1998 she became the director of the Kingdom Chorus Children’s Choir. She has been active as a leader of music for the vacation bible school Summer Circle for the past 15 years and as of 2013 has taken on the role as Director. In her free time, she loves to crochet and travel.
St. Blase Music Ministry CD - $15 each
Available for purchase in the parish office
