Music is considered an integral part of worship at St. Joseph Parish. Cantors, choir, and instrumentalists are all an important and enhancing part of the sacred liturgy. The choir is not just for special occasions.  If you have a love and a talent for music, please consider joining this friendly group and participate in one or more aspects of Music Ministry. 

St. Joseph Choir is active throughout the year.  Rehearsals usually take place Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church and just prior to Mass. 
Life Teen Music Practices (Praise Team) are on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. All voices and musicians are welcome! Please contact our Music Minister for further information.

Mr. Bill Davies ~ Music Minister (& Guitar Accompanist)
"Working at St. Joe's (since March, 2004) has been a great joy for me.
I truly feel blessed, like I have the best of both worlds. I am able to work in music, and serve the church. In particular this church. Since coming to
St. Joe's I have met so many wonderful people of faith. It truly inspires me
to see such a community."

Bill Davies was born in Lorain, Ohio, but moved to Kent when he was five and, except for a few excursions to the Houston area, he has lived in North East Ohio his whole life. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School, and upon finishing there, took some time off to decide what to do with himself. After working many odd jobs, he tells us he turned up at Kent State University. There he received a degree in music in 2001. In January, 2004, Bill began a Masters program at Cleveland State. His ultimate goal is to teach at the college level as well as continuing work in music ministry. In addition, he teaches private guitar and piano lessons, performs for various weddings and parties, and works with a contemporary Christian band called Gabriel's Harp. In what little free time Bill has he enjoys playing chess, skiing, swimming, and a good bottle of Pinot Noir.

Musicians:

Lydia Kulesza ~ Piano Accompanist, Cantor
A member of St. Joseph Parish since 1986, Lydia volunteers her time as cantor, piano accompanist as well as Eucharistic Minister. Living in Shalersville with her husband, Greg, and children Rachel, Philip, and Jacob, she recently completed work for her Master of Fine Arts in Education degree from Marygrove College in Michigan. In the past she taught 8th grade at St. Joseph School (1994-2000) and Tutored at the school through the Crestwood system (2001-2004). Lydia currently teaches 6th grade English at Crestwood Middle School and serves as curriculum liaison for the teaching staff at the middle school.

Mr. Jeff Foulkes ~ Piano Accompanist
Growing up in Putnam County, Ohio, Jeff is married and currently lives in Hudson. He has a BA in Music Education and does church work including having been music director at St. Mary Church in Hudson. He enjoys gardening, jazz, genealogy, and traveling.

Mr. Paul Davies ~ Piano Accompanist

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Mrs. Maria Krause ~ Flutist, Cantor
A member of the parish since 2004, Maria is a graphic designer who offers her musical talents as a flutist and cantor. Living in Mantua with husband Rob, the couple have three daughters, Leah, Tori and Julia.

Miss Maia Pancost ~ Flutist

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Jeff Trares ~ Clarinet, 2007-to date
A member of St. Joseph's all his life, Jeff is a St. Joseph School and Crestwood High School alumni. He has participated in the Marching, Concert & Jazz Bands, was involved in Hot Stove baseball, the Appalachian Experience at St. Joe's, and enjoys computer games. He has worked part-time at the Ohio Turnpike Brady's Leap Travel Mart. Jeff is attending The University of Akron where he's majoring in Engineering. His parents George and Kathi Trares, reside in Shalersville. He has a brother, Br. James-Peter Trares, O.P., who's a Dominican student in St. Louis, MO, with the St. Albert the Great Province, and has a married sister, Wendy (Ralph Harner) and nephew, Gabriel who reside in Ravenna.

Cantors: Lydia Kulesza, Peggy Horvath, Wendy Harner, Chuck Casalicchio, Marianne Berzinskas, Maria Krause

MUSIC MINISTRY MEMBERS
Bill Davies (Director), Charlotte Baumbick, Marianne Berzinskas, Chuck Casalicchio, Linda Ehlert, Jessica Gerhardt, Barbara Gokorsch, Wendy Harner, Peggy Horvath, Marty Hura, Leah Krause, Maria Krause (flute), Lydia Kulesza (accompanist), Jim Lewalk, Lisa Pancost, Mia Pancost (flute), Diane Sanderson, Tina Sargiovanni, Dino Sargiovanni, Jr., Brian Schultis, Jim Schultis.
Accompanists Emeritus: Jeff Foulkes, Brad Kukurza, James Tandy, Br. James-Peter Trares, O.P., Paul Davies.

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