Music Ministry

Emmanuel Church has a remarkable history as one of the birthplaces of American Catholic music.  It began with the founding of the music publishing company, J. Fischer and Bro. which eventually grew to be one of the largest music publishing companies in America. The founder, Joseph Fischer was born at Mühlhausen, Germany.  He came to this country with his parents and siblings at seventeen years of age.  He later became head of music and organist at Emmanuel. It was during this time while in Dayton, Ohio that he established this music publishing firm in 1864.  The family business relocated to New York in 1871.  Much music and and many hymns from this music publishing house continue to be used to this day.

Today, that heritage is treasured, and our prayerful pursuit of excellence in music in worship continues.  Emmanuel Parish welcomes your musical talents with many opportunities for participation.

• Instrumentalists
• Adult Choir
• Children’s Choir
• Boys Choir
• Youth/Teens
• Rwandan Catholic Choir of Dayton (regional choir administered from Emmanuel Church)

If you would like information on out how you can become part of the music ministry at Emmanuel, please contact the parish office.