rvisser

I still can't believe...
Thank you for leaving something awesome for your successor ;) You did well. It was pretty incredible that this was the very first Mass I attended in Sleepy Eye.

Comment by rvisser March 2023 permalink
Wedding music prep materials
@Reval - I will simplify the choices on the google site but have a longer repertoire list for couples who need something more. @Bri - yes, I've often encountered couples who don't have preferences, and when I meet I will just suggest what …

Comment by rvisser February 2023 permalink
Ward Level 1 Method Course offered in LaCrosse, Wisconsin this summer (July 17-21, 2023)
Update: The cost for the Ward class is $325 (includes the teacher manual). For more information, contact Scott Turkington directly at STurkington@GuadalupeShrine.org The class description is also available on the Shrine's website here: https://…

Comment by rvisser February 2023 permalink
stipend
In the Twin Cities (MN) I was paid $225 per wedding. When I hired weekend subs it was $150 per Mass. Funeral stipends were $100 but families were not charged for funerals (the $ came out of the parish budget).

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
Ward Level 1 Method Course offered in LaCrosse, Wisconsin this summer (July 17-21, 2023)
The Shrine has settled on Mon, July 17 - Fri, July 21st for the Ward 1 course.

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
Ward Level 1 Method Course offered in LaCrosse, Wisconsin this summer (July 17-21, 2023)
Bri - We are still working on cost and housing. I will post those details as soon as I have them. Scott did mention that homestays might be a possibility. Dates have been narrowed down to the week of July 17 or August 7th (and my preference is for t…

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
I was in a similar situation once, although I was the parish music director trying to do good music for school Masses, but my colleague who taught K-8 music pushed Praise and Worship and Gather stuff. We collaborated for holy days, similarly to your…

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
Ward Level 1 Method Course offered in LaCrosse, Wisconsin this summer (July 17-21, 2023)
Dmandalak - I just pm'd you

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
music for children - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd musical resource
I was a Level 1 catechist for seven years and encountered the same musical problem! The music teacher at my children's former school was embarking on a project to compile a book of solid atrium music before we moved earlier this year. I will c…

Comment by rvisser January 2023 permalink
In search of: particular set of organ variations on “O Sanctissima”
CGM - those were the only pages in the loft. I remember finding it a few months ago and wondering what it might be, because there was no title or first page!

Comment by rvisser October 2022 permalink
In search of: particular set of organ variations on “O Sanctissima”
I found it! Do I get a prize for this? lol Consider it a miracle that this random, untitled piece of sheet music survived my purge of the choir loft at St. Mary's. It looked interesting enough that I threw it in a pile of my own organ music, wh…

Comment by rvisser October 2022 permalink
Director of Liturgy and Music - All Saints Catholic Church (Lakeville, MN)
This is my current position, which I will be leaving (on happy terms) in mid-July. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding the parish!

Comment by rvisser June 2022 permalink

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