IMPORTANT!
Musicians for your wedding are not provided by the parish directly.
It is your responsibility, as the marrying couple, to contact the musicians.

The use of trumpet or other instrumentalists is optional. In all cases, you should consult with the parish music director to finalize the music selections for your wedding.

As of January 1, 2002, we require couples to use our own parish cantors, or a regularly scheduled cantor from our sub-cluster parish, St. Ann for your wedding liturgy.
Why? The role of the singer, first and foremost, is “cantor” (one who leads and enables the community’s song) and not “soloist.” Music during liturgy is used to give glory to God, not ourselves. Liturgical music is not performance, and must foster prayer. Recent past, unpleasant experiences with outside singers have detracted from the prayer of the community. Our musicians have been trained to ensure a prayerful setting in which the priest can lead others in prayer. They can handle the unexpected during your wedding liturgy. Also, they are familiar with the parish’s instruments, sound system and acoustics, so important for proper leadership. From our experience, outside singers generally are not familiar with the liturgy in which they are to serve. This has lead to some awkward and embarrassing moments for both outside singers and the wedding party. We suggest that the reception may be a better venue for having your family/friends sing.

Below are phone numbers for your convenience:

Howard Lotis
music director, Sacred Heart Parish
parish office: 617.328.8666 or 617.328.0014
781.337.6123
Click here to send an e-mail.

Cheri Kelly
cantor, Sacred Heart Parish
781.849.0940

We have contacts for other instrumenaists such as violinist and trumpeter. Please contact us for their information. Fees for other instrumentalists are negotiated directly between you and them.

Current fees for 2006 are $125 per musician.
Checks are made payable to each musician directly and mailed ONE MONTH prior to the wedding date.