Ken began at Sacred Heart in July 2023. Ken has previously served as Director of Music at local parishes in the Washington DC area and at military Catholic Communities both international and domestic – England, Germany, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Louisiana.

Music has a rich tradition and history within our faith, traced all the way back to the Book of Psalms in the bible, which we use as Responsorial Psalms at every Mass. From Gregorian chant to the present day “upbeat” music of contemporary artists, we have many selections available to use in the music ministry.

St. Paul encourages us to sing saying: “Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart” (Ephesians 5:18-19) Here at Sacred Heart, we embrace all styles of music in an effort to best connect our community with songs and hymns that reflect the readings of the day and the liturgical season. The goal is to select a variety of music styles so that each person attending Mass will hear and sing at least one song that really speaks to them.

If there are any special requests from the Breaking Bread hymnal, suggestions, or feedback regarding music, please speak with Ken.

Anyone interested in joining the choir please speak with Ken after Mass.

Choir Practice is Sunday morning before Mass: 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Part of our music ministry also expands to the children and youth of the parish, where we practice a song each Sunday before PSR.

Ken Hall, Music Director

Piano Lessons:
Piano Lessons are available by appointment. Rate is $20 a lesson, with lessons planned for 30 minutes once a week. Feel free to call, text, or email to schedule a time now. (I can meet you at your house if you have a piano or meet at Sacred Heart or St Jude (in Benton) depending on what is most convenient). 
Note: You do not need to have a piano or keyboard at home to practice, but it will make the student’s progress much easier and faster if they do. 

Clarinet Lessons:
Clarinet Lessons are also available by appointment, at $25 a lesson. Everything else is the same as above. Thank you!
Note: You must have your own clarinet brought to lessons. 


Stephanie Carr
Music Teacher
318-507-9669
[email protected]