Welcome!

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​To the members, guests, and visitors of Old St. Pat’s, and to all those who find themselves at mass here — I not only invite, but implore you to join in our beautiful tradition of assembly singing as you participate in our liturgies, whether via Livestream, or in person.   ​You can  visit here to see the worship aid for this coming week for a preview! 

Sunday mass at Old St. Patrick’s is blessed with thoughtful and inspired music and we are always looking to continue its growth and energy.  Though we are one music ministry, our talented and dedicated members are welcome to sing at the 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm & 8:00pm masses, as available. I invite you to utilize your singing or musical experience by joining this important part of OSP!

How to Get Involved
Members are requested to audition and commit to attending weekday rehearsals (approximately two per month), in addition to singing at 2–3 Sunday masses per month. To become involved with singing or playing your instrument on Sundays, contact Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music Ministries, at 312.798.2382, or [email protected] to schedule a vocal check and/or instrumental audition. You can also sign up via myOSP here.

“Someday the choir will become your family.”  – OSP choir member
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In addition to Sundays, this core group also leads the music for all holidays and special liturgical celebrations, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Also under the Music Ministry organization are the Youth Choirs, and music for Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals.

Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music

As St. Augustine says, “Singing is for the one who loves.” Music is therefore a sign of God’s love for us and of our love for God. In this sense, it is very personal … By its very nature song has both an individual and a communal dimension. Thus, it is no wonder that singing together in church expresses so well the sacramental presence of God to his people.  (Sing To The Lord, 3).

Virtual Choir Performances

1. Hallelujah Chorus (feat. OSP Music Ministry with Chicago Musical Connection)
2. Lord, Make Me An Instrument (feat. OSP Music Ministry with Choice Music Chicago, music by M. Roger Holland, II)
3. Lift Every Voice and Sing (feat. OSP Music with Emorja Roberson and Tom Jefferson)
4. An Emerald Masquerade  (feat. OSP Music Ministry, arr. Scozzafave, for Emerald Ball 2020)
5. Old Irish Blessing (feat. Fr. Tom Hurley, Rabbi Chava Bahle, and OSP Music)
6. Pilgrim (feat.  Liam Lawton, with OSP Music Ministry)
7. I Will Lift My Eyes (OSP Music Ministry, by Tony Alonso)
8. The Clouds' Veil (OSP Music Ministry, by Liam Lawton)
9. May The Peace of God  (music by Mark Scozzafave, feat. OSP Music Ministry)
10. Stay Here and Keep Watch (OSP Choir for Holy Thursday)
11. Be Still (Members of OSP Music Ministry)
12. Go The Distance (from Hercules, performed by Nick Cosgrove and Mark Scozzafave)
13. Zerfliesse, mein Herze (from St. John Passion for Good Friday, performed by Aimee and Mark Scozzafave)

Deck The Hall Christmas Concert 2020

1. Silent Night (feat. Chicago Musical Connection and OSP Music for Deck The Hall 2020)
2. Rose In December (feat. Liam Lawton and OSP Music for Deck The Hall 2020)
3. Joy To The World (feat. Chicago Musical Connection and OSP Music for Deck The Hall 2020)
4. What Sweeter Music  (feat. Chicago Musical Connection and OSP Music for Deck The Hall 2020)

Broadway on Adams -- 10th Anniversary Edition

1. You've Got A Friend (produced by Michael Neary)
2. Sunday (Sondheim, performed through the years)
3. Bring Me To Light (Broadway on Adams)
4. You Can't Stop The Beat

​Family Music Ministry

1. More Than A Baby  (feat. OSP Youth Choir)
2. Away In A Manger (feat. OSP Youth Choir)
3. Mary's Little Boy Child (feat. OSP Youth Choir)
4. Send Down The Fire  (feat. Aimee Scozzafave, Megan Buckley, and Dominic Trumfio -- with Michael Neary, Director of Children's Choir)
5. With Great Love (feat. Children's Choir with director Michael Neary)

Piano Recordings

1. Ever Praise - Mark Scozzafave arrangements of the music of Liam Lawton   --  Spotify  ||  Apple Music  || Amazon
2. Broken For All - Mark Scozzafave playing Lenten music of Old St. Pat's --  Spotify  ||  Apple Music ​

Livestream Prelude Solos During Pandemic (Vimeo)

1. O Breathe on Me
2. The Prayer
3. Found / Tonight
4. Panis Angelicus
5. You’re Still You
6. Way, Truth, Live
7. No One Is Alone
8. Your Grace Is Enough
9. I Lift My Soul
10. Smile
11. You Raise Me Up
12. To Where You Are
13. Over the Rainbow
14. How Beautiful
15. A Simple Song
16. On The Willows
17. Beautiful City
18. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
19. It’s Quiet Uptown

Reflections and Evening Prayer

1. Reflection for Assumption with Kate Williams, Aimee Scozzafave, and Megan Buckley
2. Music Ministry Evening Prayer with Kate Williams
3. Music Ministry Evening Prayer with Tony Alonso
4. Music Ministry Evening Prayer with Ed Shea

Family Ministry Liturgical Offerings

1. May Crowning
2. Palm Sunday Virtual Mass for Families

Podcasts

1. Podcast with Music Commentary for Mother's Day - May 10th

EVER PRAISE
The music of Liam Lawton occupies a treasured and unique place in the repertoire of Old St. Patrick’s.  As an Irish composer, recording artist, and Catholic priest, Lawton’s relationship with the historic Chicago church community began in the late 1990s and, through many commissionings and concert appearances, cemented quickly. Taking root in the hearts of many, his music is situated alongside seminal moments in our own faith journeys, from weddings and funerals, to liturgical celebrations throughout the year. This collection of instrumental arrangements allows Liam’s finely crafted melodies and niche harmonic language to speak independently of lyrics, resonating instead with the poetry we carry in our own personal experiences.

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BROKEN FOR ALL​
​In light of the coronavirus precautions and our reduced mass schedule, I recorded 14 tracks of piano music based on the sounds of Lent at Old St. Pat's.  They are meditative, extemporaneous, contemporary solo piano arrangements that I hope we can all use and share both in and around our community.  In the absence of music live at our liturgies, please consider these tracks, along with other playlists from GIA on Spotify to add music to these days of decreased interactions. These recordings are also available at the Spotify and Apple Music links above.
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I hope these pieces––presented in fragmented, constituent themes––the arc of the music, and the subtle calling-to-mind of lyrics will add a sense of prayer and contemplation to your season.

In addition to this, a new piece by Marty Haugen titled We Sing God’s Truth will again be part of our liturgies this spring, reminding us of the truths of God’s love and hope a time when “truth isn’t truth” and political showdowns tangle the notions of fact and favor, sacred sign and cynicism. 
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Another piece that I am bringing back is Liam Lawton’s Sail The Soul, a lilting song of comfort, guidance, journey, and healing that is textually based on the writings of St. Columcille .

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OUR CHURCH STEINWAY PIANO

All of this prayerful and engaging music will be led and centered around our new Steinway Model B Grand Piano. Many of you know that we have opened our new space at 625 W Adams for the sacredness of liturgy, discussion, debate, learning, and celebration. I wanted to honor that new space with its unique attributes with our Steinway Model D that has anchored our church ministry for 10 years.  This afforded myself and Dominic the opportunity to perform exhaustive research and seek out the best new instrument for the church.  Our search led all across the Chicagoland area and finally to the Steinway factory in New York. The Model B allows us more flexibility in our configurations, stronger acoustic sound, and the vitality of a new Steinway instrument.

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