The Ministry of Sacred Music provides music for all weekend and Holy Day Masses at St. John the Baptist—more than 200 Masses per year! The members of this ministry sing as cantors, as members of the adult choir that sings at the 12:15 pm Sunday Mass, as members of the Latin Mass schola that sings at the 10:15 am Sunday Mass, and members of the Children's Choir. If you have a passion for singing and for Mass, you are welcome to join us!

St. John Choir

The St. John Choir provides excellent sacred music for the parish’s principal Mass at 8:00 am on Sundays and for several Holy Days liturgies. The choir sings Gregorian chant, English plainsong, and a variety of fine choral literature from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary composers such as Philip Stopford, Mack Wilberg, and Kevin Allen. Singers in this ensemble include paid section leaders, choral scholars from TAMUCC, and volunteer singers from the parish. Music reading ability is a plus, but not required. A commitment to regular attendance at rehearsals and Masses is required. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 8:30–9:30 pm
 

St. John Schola

The St. John schola sings from the Church’s great treasury of Gregorian chant, polyphony, and hymns in Latin for the Sunday Extraordinary Form Mass at 10:00 am and for several major Feasts of the Church year. Member of this ensemble are a mix of professional singers and volunteers. Music reading and experience with Gregorian chant are a plus, but not required. A commitment to regular attendance at rehearsals and Masses is required. 
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 pm

St. John Cherub Choir
The St. John Cherub Choir is open to young children in Kindergarten and 1st grade. This group meets for 30 minutes a week and gets to know their voice, different types of sounds, and how to make music—all while following the saga of Mozart Mouse, Beethoven Bear, and Clara Schumann Cat! 
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:00–6:30 pm