Music and Choirs

If you are interested in singing in the scholas at our 8:30am or 10:30am Masses, please contact music director Helena Dietrich!

Music is an integral part of every liturgical celebration at Santa Maria, and we are always looking for talented vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages!

Our adult choir sings regularly at the 8:30am and 10:30am Sunday Masses, and is also invited to participate in Holy Day Masses and other liturgical celebrations. No experience is necessary - just a heart willing to pray and praise God through song!

Choir rehearsals usually run September through June on Thursday evenings, and include a warm-up on Sunday mornings 30 minutes before Mass begins.

We have many youth and teens who share their gift of music at our 5pm Sunday Youth Masses (about twice a month from October through May). Whether you sing or play an instrument (like drums, piano, trumpet, or guitar), are ready to lead the congregation or just want to check it out, you are welcome to sing with our Youth Mass Choir!

Our Children's Choir sings at the Children's Masses about six times throughout the school year. The Children's Choir is also invited to sing for Christmas Eve and Easter Morning Masses.

We'll be sending out information on Children's Choir practice times directly through Faith Formation channels as we head into the academic year.

* Contact: Helena Dietrich | 925-254-2426 x307 | hdietrich@santamariaorinda.com