Liturgical and Sacred music are integral parts of your ceremony. The Parish has a number of dedicated and committed musicians and singers. They are fully versed in the music that is most suitable for a wedding. They will ensure a joyful celebration.
Of course a lot of modern love songs are appropriate for weddings, but they belong at the reception, not in the religious ceremony. CDs are not allowed. If you choose to celebrate your marriage at either St. Brigid’s or Sacred Heart, the historical pipe organs will certainly add to the solemnity of your wedding ceremony.
The musicians listed below are very familiar with weddings and our churches. They usually lead our Sunday mass celebrations – why not attend one of our Sunday masses when they are rostered to get a better idea of the possibilities for your wedding ceremony.
Organist: Roland Bartkowiak – 3367 1098 (H)
Roland is the organist at St. Brigid’s, Red Hill. To hear the magnificent Whitehouse organ please join us on Sunday at 10am when we celebrate our solemn Mass.
Soloist(s) from St Brigid's
Each Sunday the voices of the St. Brigid’s Choir lead the singing at the 10am Sunday Mass. A soloist or soloists are available to lead the singing for your marriage celebration. Please contact Roland Bartkowiak 3367 1098 (H)
Luke and Natalie 0422 214 518
Luke Thomsen is a 30 year old Catholic Primary school teacher who plays guitar and sings.
Nat is a 22 year old who is an amazing singer and artist. Together they play mainly contemporary acoustic music, with Nat leading vocals and Luke leading rhythm guitar and backup vocals.
Rhea Mohenoa (0466 806 503) and Sione Mohenoa (0450 536 087)
Sione is a singer/songwriter who has been singing and performing in church music groups and bands for the last 20 years. Sione is a passionate musician who brings the x-factor to any event at which he is performing or any service he is a part of. Sione has written and released two Catholic Albums in the church and is well known in the Catholic Church community for his musicianship. Sione is available for Catholic services as well as wedding receptions and private functions.
Rhea is a Grade 8 flautist specialised in classical music. She has been playing the flute and performing in orchestras, quartets and church music groups for the last 16 years. Rhea accompanies Sione Mohenoa for weddings and other church services.
Together, Rhea and Sione are happy to put together individualized playlists for your wedding or other event.
Sarina Nicotra (0411 188 701) and Carmela Bozzi (0421 464 494)
To hear Sarina and Carmela please join us at Sacred Heart church, Rosalie for the 4:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass every 1st Saturday of the month. Alternatively, they are the lead musicians at the 9:30am Sunday morning Mass at St. Ambrose, Newmarket on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Wendy Brown 0410 65 3871
Wendy was awarded the Queen’s Trust Award for her musical production “Songs of Social Justice.” She has had the honour of providing music for many weddings in the past and looks forward to providing beautiful, exquisite music for yours! Her talents include playing piano, guitar and organ, as well as singing as she plays. So with Wendy you can have a vocalist and an instrumentalist all in one.
