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Ascension Church
808 S. East Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
Phone: (708) 848-2703
Fax: (708) 848-2773
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Music Ministry
Each Sunday we gather as a Christian community to celebrate the Eucharist. In the liturgical prayer of the church, common song is a means of establishing a bond among members, of expressing that unity of purpose rooted in the waters of baptism. When Christians sing together, they minister to one another; there is mutual support as each person lends a voice to the song of the community and thereby encourages others to do likewise. Through its sung prayer, the assembly joyfully announces the Good News of Christ. Singing is a sign that something important happens when we come together. Yet common song, if it is to be authentic prayer, must be expressive of people truly engaged in communion with God and others. It must come from persons whose hands faithfully carry out the work of God, for unless the Gospel message is lived outside the liturgy, it cannot be truly celebrated within it. The people who make up our music ministry have as their primary goal, the support and encouragement of the sung prayer of the assembly. The various choirs and ensembles are comprised of individuals committed to this goal. A listing of our choirs and ensembles follow. New members are always welcome. The rehearsal schedules vary to enable more people to be involved in this important ministry of the parish.
Choir Recordings
In 2001, Ascension released their first CD, All Glory is Yours. This recording has sold over 1,200 copies. Listen to mp3 samples below.
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On November 17, 2004, Ascension Catholic Church released their second compact disc, Let Us Be Merry. Under the direction of Music Director, David Anderson, the recording includes twenty Advent and Christmas selections from the 16th through 20th century. The CD features the 66-voice Ascension Choir and 33-voice Ascension Schola. Listen to mp3 samples below.
Before The Marvel Of This Night
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In April of 2008, we released a new recording from our Centennial Concert on May 18, 2007. One Hundred Years of Song includes 23 favorite choral pieces of the Ascension Music Ministry. Both adult choirs of the parish are included on this live recording.
For ordering information contact Ascension Church at 708-848-2703 or email ascensionchurch@comcast.net. Mail orders: include $4 shipping and handling for the 1st CD ordered and $1.50 for each additional CD. Each individual CD is being sold for $15. The proceeds from the sale of the CD benefit the Ascension Music Ministry.
Further information concerning the music ministry can be obtained by contacting the Music Ministry Office at (708) 434-1535.
