Music at Saint Helen

Saint Helen's music ministry is an ensemble-based program. We strive to have every Mass led by an ensemble of musicians, creating a rich and prayerful worship experience for our community.

Our Ensembles

Festival Chorale

Adults (9th grade+) • Saturdays 5:00pm Mass

Our adult choir sings in 4-part harmony with a mix of traditional and contemporary music. Directed by Adrian Soltys.

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Hummingbirds

Children (Grades 3-7) • Sunday 10:00am Mass once a month

Our children's choir sings monthly and at various celebrations throughout the year. Directed by Megan Soltys.

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Sunday Evening Worship Team

8th Grade+ • Sundays 6:00pm Mass

A casual group that rehearses at 5:00pm on Sundays. Instrumentalists and singers welcome—no weekly commitment required.

No registration needed—just show up!

Saint Helen Voices

Adults • Community Outreach

Share your love of music beyond our doors. This group brings musical gifts to the wider community while growing in fellowship.

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Seasonal Choirs

Christmas Concert • Holy Week/Easter

Can't commit weekly? Join as a "guest" for our larger celebrations. Just 5-6 rehearsals to prepare for Christmas or Easter.

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Auditioned Ensemble

Saint Helen Worship Band

Our auditioned band provides music at 10:00am and 12:00pm liturgies each weekend. We're always seeking talented instrumentalists and worship leaders. Ability to read charts/sheet music is preferred.

Apply to Audition

Music Ministry Videos

  • 908-232-1214
  • Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Mass Schedule:
Daily: Monday-Saturday 9am
Weekend: Sat 5pm | Sun 8am | 10am | 12pm | 6pm
  • 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
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Saint Helen Worship Band

The Saint Helen Worship Band is our auditioned band which provides music for 3 liturgies a weekend. We are always seeking talented instrumentalists and worship leaders to commit to this group. Ability to read charts/sheet music is preferred.

All interested must provide a solo sample recording containing two songs.

  • Must be a video with image and audio, can be simply recorded on your phone with no post production.

  • Songs should be performed either unaccompanied or with your primary instrument (do not add effects or tracks)

  • The First Song can be any Christian hymn/song of your choosing.

  • The second song must be chosen from this list:

    • For instrumentalists: Burning in My Soul (Maher), Our God (Tomlin), A Place At Your Table (Walther), Go Out Go Out (Stephan)

    • For female vocalists: Hungry (Scott), Oceans (Hillsong), Blessed Are You (Hart), Holy Spirit (Battistelli)

    • For male vocalists: Lord I Need You (Maher), I Will Follow (Tomlin), I Send You Out (Angotti), Word of God Speak (Millard)

Email recordings to [email protected]

Audition Form:

Worship Band Audition Form