Music / Choir

 

O come let us sing unto the Lord:
Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
(Psalm 95:1)

Few things have more influence and impact upon the human soul than music. When music is harnessed to the worship and praise of God, it draws both performer and listener to the presence of the Lord with unique and compelling power. This conviction underlies everything that the ministry of music at Holy Name of Jesus strives to accomplish, as in gratitude to God for His grace in Jesus Christ, it seeks to honor Him and lead all into His presence.

 

The Music Ministry consists of the Adult Choir, Forte Ensemble, Praise Youth Choir, Redemption Band, Cantors, and Instrumentalists.

 

MEET OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

 

Mercedes Rudin

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church member since 1984

 

Mercedes was born in Havana, Cuba.  At age 5 she and her family arrived in the United States during the Mariel Boatlift on May 5, 1980.

Music and theater have been a part of Mercedes' life since she can remember.  As a young child she would put on shows for her family to watch.  In elementary school and on through college she was very involved in Choir, Band, and Drama and she can't imagine her school life without having had that creative outlet.

Mercedes has worked on singing projects with Disney Motion Pictures and other well known production companies. In 1993 she was chosen to travel to Rome, Italy to meet with Pope John Paul II and sang for the Pope during a private mass in his chapel and then again St. Peter's Basilica during Palm Sunday Mass in 1993.  She also had the opportunity to be an audition runner up for The Voice on NBC in 2013.

Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with an emphasis on Voice.  She has 15 years teaching experience in the classroom and over 20 years in theater and the performing arts platform. She is a highly qualified teacher in Music and Drama.  She holds a current Level 2 Fingerprint Clearance and has gone through the Protecting God's Children program with the Diocese of Palm Beach.  She has been Music Director at Holy Name for 2 years. 

 

If you would like to offer your time and talent in this special way, please contact Mercedes Rudin, Director of Music Ministry at 561-683-3555.