The document provides information about the various music ministries at Holy Family Church in Glendale, CA. It discusses the diverse musical backgrounds of the musicians and their goal of worshipping one Christ through music. It then summarizes the current music ministries, leadership, upcoming events, and guest clinician for an upcoming music ministry retreat.

1. New Members
Orientation
Music Ministries of Holy Family
Glendale, CA

2. Note from the director
The music ministries at Holy Family are diverse as they are busy.
With masses, confirmations, confessions, weddings, funerals, first
holy communions, feast days and solemnities, concerts, ordinations,
and community outreach, our musicians up the ante by becoming
pastoral in their approach to the music they make. We come from a
variety of backgrounds and our musics accomplish various acts and
expressions in worship in the mass. Together, we worship one Christ.
-Adan A. Fernandez, Director of Music/Organist

3. Music
Ministry
Simbayanan'
St. Cecilia
Coro
Guadalupano
Praise and
Worship
Team
Seraphim
and
Cherubim
Music
Advocacy

4. Goals Accomplished
Accomplished Goals 2017-2018
• Established Spanish choir rehearsals
• Website has been established
• Sung the music of Bruckner and Rossini
• Master class with Don Brinegar
• Sang for Ascencia Homeless Shelter
• Added a few new members (Tara Honda, Shailene Dias, Nicholas Cazares, Matt
Allen)
• Hiring of Adan Fernandez director, Renee Paladini and Brandon Kawachi band
leaders
• Newsletter, The Cecilian, established

5. Goals for the Future
Goals for 2018-2019
• Sing concert with Glendale Youth Orchestra
• Establish connections with Glendale Community College, Pasadena
Conservatory, and Pasadena City College
• Christmas Concert recording
• Spring Concert recording
• Saturday Youth Choir/Beginner Choir
• Establish Praise team chorus
• Establish year long liturgies with seasons exploring composers
• Grow each choir by 5% or about 2 people

6. Auditions/Expectations
MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHOIRS:
• Be of 18 years old or older
• Have a desire to serve God through the music ministry
EXPECTATIONS:
• Members are expected to be present and on time for
• all rehearsals and performances. When this is not possible it is
• the member’s responsibility to contact the section leader or minister of music.
• Members are expected to arrive no less than ten (10) minutes before the worship
time in order for appropriate rehearsal time and prayer time for the service unless
hindered
• Members are asked to refrain from excessive talking during rehearsals and worship.
Come and have fun but also come ready to learn in rehearsals.

7. Schedule
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
St. Cecilia:
• Each Thursday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Simbayanan’ Chorale
• Each Friday from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Coro Guadalupano
• Each Tuesday from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Praise and Worship Team
• Each Sunday Evening at 4 p.m.
Children’s Choirs
• Each Monday at 3:15 p.m. during
the school year (Cherubim, k-2nd)
• Each Thursday at 3:15 p.m. during
the school year (Seraphim, 3rd-5th)
Youth Choir
Each Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

8. Music Advocacy/Ambassadorship Program
TREASURER – Collects dues, fines, music replacement from members
as necessary. Handles finances, includes statements and budgets,
pays bills and presents this financial statement at meetings.
SOCIAL SECRETARY – Keeps track of member’s birthdays and in charge
of making the music ministry and other ministries aware of
important events. This position also includes collecting money from
members to buy gifts and cards as well as occasional letter writing
such as “Thank you’s” and other correspondence.

9. Music Advocacy/Ambassadorship Programs
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR – Organizes parties, buffets, purchases
supplies (with music ministry funds) delegates tasks to members to
assure smooth running and enjoyable functions.
CHOIR RETREAT COORDINATOR – For the annual Advent and Lent music
retreats, this position entails the coordination and scheduling of
rehearsal space on the parish calendar and, with the hospitality
coordinator, arranges the libations, etc. Coordinator is also
responsible for contacting reputable clinicians for retreats.

10. Music Advocacy/Ambassadorship Program
MUSIC LIBRARIANS – Distributes and collects the weekly anthems, liturgies,
and songs for use in the mass and concerts (choirs only). Must be
diligent and timely so that music does not build up. Positions are
currently filled by Grace Mendez and Nancy Niles.
PUBLICITY/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Gives brief written report to all
members of Music Ministries Ambassadorship Program regarding all
local, statewide, and national advertisement for the music ministries at
Holy Family. Responsible for communications with local colleges, music
stores, and journals regarding contemporary Christian music and choral
music. Acting as editor for monthly newsletter, The Cecilian.
Positions are up for election every year in August during the choir retreat. Current members may be re-elected.
Prepared by Dr. Christian Marcoe (Director Emeritus) and Adan Fernandez
Updated May 14th, 2018

11. Current Officers
CURRENT OFFICERS 2017-2018
• PUBLICITY/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR: ADAN FERNANDEZ
• MUSIC LIBRARIANS: NANCY NILES AND GRACE MENDEZ
• COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (UNIVERSITIES): CHRISTINA KIM
• LITURGY ASSISTANT: ANTHONY MONICO
• HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR: TBA
• CHOIR RETREAT COORDINATOR: ADAN FERNANDEZ
• TREASURER: TBA
• SOCIAL SECRETARY: TBA

12. Music Ministry Promise
MUSIC MINISTRY PROMISE
I _______________________ will do my very best to serve Jesus
Christ, and the music ministry of Holy Family Catholic Church by:
• Praying for the direction, and responsibilities of the music ministry.
• Understanding the duties of the adult choir and music ministry of Holy
Family Catholic Church, I will make every effort to be at rehearsals and
Sunday morning worship on time and being prepared to serve.
• When I will be absent I will make every effort to let my section leader or
director aware that I will not be at rehearsal or mass.

13. Leadership
Our talented musicians at Holy Family have gifts that they would
love to share! Do not be shy in seeking instruction from our
musicians. Please contact afernandez@hfglendale.org to connect
with an instructor or select from the list below. Some charge a fee
for private instruction and some do not. Intructors include cantors,
section leaders, organists, pianists, and guitar instructors from the
parish and from Holy Family Grade School.
For list of musicians and biod, see website:
https://hfglendale.org/private-instruction

14. Current Leadership
CURRENT LEADERSHIP
ALEXANDRE LEGASPI, CANTOR
BELEN PACHALIAN, CANTOR AND SECTION LEADER
CHRISTINA KIM, CANTOR AND SECTION LEADER
CHRIS BUTTARS, SECTION LEADER
DAVID CASTILLO, CANTOR AND SECTION LEADER
TOM MAKILING, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ORGANIST

15. Calendar of Coming Events
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
5/19 MUSIC MINISTRY POTLUCK
5/20 RECRUITMENT SUNDAY
5/31 REHEARSAL AT THE CATHEDRAL
(7:30PM)
6/2 ORDINATION AT THE CATHEDRAL
(8:15AM)
6/9 KEEP ON ROLLING (MONEY DUE!)
7/27 ORGAN RECITAL AT HOLY FAMILY
8/19 RECRUITMENT SUNDAY (CHANGED
FROM PREVIOUS RESERVED DATE)
8/25 MUSIC MINISTRY RETREAT WITH DR. ALAN WELLMA
9/6 FIRST CHOIR REHEARSAL! (DO NOT MISS!)
10/27 TERENCE PIANO RECITAL AT HOLLYWOOD PIANO, B
11/11 INTERFAITH CONCERT AT THE CATHEDRAL
12/1 CHRISTMAS CONCERT

16. Our Guest Clinician, August 25th
Dr. Alan Wellman teaches vocal music at all three divisions at Polytechnic School. He
teaches general music in grades 3-5 and directs the Lower School, Choristers and the
Middle School Cantatori. At the Upper School, Alan teaches Western Music History and
Application, directs the Vocal Ensemble, and assists in the spring musical production. He is
a native of Chicago and taught at the Catherine Cook School in Chicago for 12 years before
coming to Poly. He holds an undergraduate degree in choral music education from the
Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, a master's degree in choral
conducting from Cal State L.A., a master's in curriculum and instruction from the American
College of Education in Indianapolis, and a doctorate in sacred music from the Graduate
Theological Foundation in Mishawaka, IN.

17. St. Cecilia Chorale
Named after the patron saint of music,
the St. Cecilia Chorale is a group of
dedicated musicians to the excellence of
Sunday worship. Our repertoire consists
of the music of Bruckner, Mozart, Faure,
Tchaikovsky, Gregorian chant, Brahms,
and other music that would challenge any
singer as well as deepen their worship.
https://hfglendale.org/st-cecilia-chorale

18. Simbayanan’ Chorale
The Simbayanan' Chorale is directed by
Tom Makiling. Devoted to the great
sacred music of the Catholic church
through the music of such composers as
Mozart and Faure, the Simbayanan'
Chorale also sings in Tagalog! The
Simbayanan' Chorale has sung with the
Filipino-American Orchestra and with
the Distinguished Concerts Singers
International at Carnegie Hall among
many other concerts at Holy Family.

19. Coro Guadalupano
El Coro Guadalupano es un grupo dedicado de
músicos que celebran la misa a través de
canciones cristianas tradicionales hispanas del
himno, Flor y Canto. Flor y Canto tiene 737
himnos y canciones en español en una variedad
de estilos, que representan música de las
Américas, México, España, Guatemala,
Nicaragua y Puerto Rico.
El Coro Guadalupano también canta en los
diversos eventos tradicionalmente hispanos de la
iglesia desde Las Posadas hasta la Fiesta de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

20. Cherubim and Seraphim Children’s Choirs
The church children's choirs are led by
Adan Fernandez. Each session is guided
by the Kodaly curriculum according to
grade. Children sing once a month at the
9:30am mass the music of the mass along
with their special anthem; to cap off
their choir seasons, they have the chance
to sing two special concerts a year
alongside the adult church choirs. The
children are also assisted by Ms Belen
Pachalian.
In the fall, the children will also be
introduced to the Royal School of Church
Music curriculum to guide their
repertoire.

21. Praise and Worship Team
The Praise Band and Worship Team consists
of a large cast of instrumentalists,
vocalists, and sound engineers. Led by
Renee Paladini and Brandon Kawachi, the
ensemble sings and presents the music of
Reuben Morgan, Chris Tomlin, Brian
Johnson, and more to carry the liturgy of
the mass forward in song.
Band currently consists of Geoff Gross
(guitar), Jeremy Burgan (bass and synth),
Spencer Lere (drums), Ben Stanton (piano
and synth), Brandon Kawachi (guitar), and
Renee Paladini (vocals)