Youth Music Ministry

If you are a high school or college student who is passionate about music and building community and is looking to get involved at church, we invite you to join our St. James & St. Leo Youth Music Ministry!

On the Calendar for 2025:

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Curebound Concert for Cures 2025 Friday, May 9th at Petco Park (Previous artists have included Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran)
  • Volunteer Opportunity: Switchfoot Bro-Am 2025 Saturday, June 21st at Moonlight Beach (Music Festival and Surf Contest on the Beach)
  • Touring a Recording Studio
  • Running Live Sound for various genres of artists through our Concert Series
  • So much more!

Opportunities Include:

  • Liturgy (Leading Masses and Retreats)
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Volunteering (Community Service Hours)
  • Writing/Arranging/Collaboration
  • Workshops (Learning from Pros)
  • Fundraising
  • Owning and Running the St. James Concert Series
  • Trips
  • More!

COMMITMENT

REHEARSALS:
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 PM in the Church

MASSES:
Sundays 5:00-6:00 PM
4:00 PM Call time for rehearsal before Mass


ROLES

  • Instrumentalists
  • Vocalists
  • Sound Engineers
  • AV/Projection Engineers

BONUS!

TREAT TUESDAY
Grab & Go Treats After Rehearsals Every Week

SUNDAY SUPPER
Homemade Dinners as a ministry after Sunday night masses – Families are always welcome!


For more information or to join our Youth Music Ministry, please contact jschmidt@stjames-stleo.com (Our Music Coordinator Julianna Schmidt).

Requirements:

  • No prior experience is necessary
  • Members must be in high school or college
  • Members must be able to commit to attending rehearsals and scheduled liturgies/events, and communicate any scheduling conflicts in a timely manner