Young Mozart

Music is an important part of Parish life and Worship.

At Saint Francis de Sales we have three volunteer choir groups.

• Suspended – Contemporary Folk Group (directed by Ken & Patti Mabie)
• 10:00 am Sunday Choir (conducted by Jeannine Wagner)
• Suspended – Children’s Choir (conducted by Jeannine Wagner)

Our Cantors

Our cantor, Geoffrey Alch, joined St. Francis in 1992. Born here in the San Fernando Valley, he is a UCLA graduate in Music, specializing in Theory and Composition. He sings regularly with the chorus of L.A. Opera and the Wagner Ensemble, and is proficient in many instruments, including piano, harp and flute.

Our new substitute cantor, Michal Dawson Connor, joined our 10:00 choir in February 2018.  Michal was born in Jamestown, New York and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Vocal Performance.

A few of Michal’s best musical memories are: being in the Broadway casts of “SHOWBOAT”, “RAGTIME” and The Singing Man on “FRIENDS”.

Our Organists

Our Principal Organist, Steve Park, joined St. Francis in 1979. You can hear Steve play at the 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 pm Sunday Mass.

Our Assistant Organist, Alice Rucker, joined St Francis in 1995.