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 Youth Music Ministry!

On the Calendar for 2025:

  • Volunteer Opportunity: Curebound Concert for Cures 2025 Friday, May 9th at Petco Park featuring Elton John (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

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