“Sing to him, sing praises to
him; tell of
all his wondrous
works!” - Psalm 105:2
The purpose of the Music Ministry is to provide music for all liturgical services and supports congregational participation. The choir of voices and instruments leads the parishioners in song throughout Mass for prayer, reflection and meditation. However, another very important function of the Music Ministry is the offering to God of your time and talents from which you will derive personal and spiritual satisfaction.
CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
Each choir meets weekly
9:00 am Mass- Saint Nicholas Parish Choir
Thursday, 7:15 pm - Small Hall
11:00 am Mass - Saint Nicholas Parish Chorale
Tuesday, 7:15 pm - Small Hall
5:00 pm Vietnamese Mass - Saint Nicholas Parish Vietnamese Choir
Sundays, 3:30 pm - Small Hall
5:00 pm Vietnamese Mass (Second Sunday of the Month) - Saint Teresa Vietnamese Youth Choir
Saturday before second Sunday of the Month, 7:00 pm - Small Hall
6:00 pm Hispanic Mass - Saint Nicholas Parish Spanish Choir
Saturdays, 4:30 pm - Room B
8:00 pm Vietnamese Adoration Hour (Second Wednesday of the Month) - Saint Cecila Taize Vietnamese Choir
Second Monday of the month, 6:30 pm - Room A
For more information, please contact our Music Director, Dr. Nové Deypalan at nove.saintnicholas@gmail.com, or through the Parish Office at 949.837-1090.
Columbia FreeTimes hailed Dr. Nové Deypalan's conducting skills as superior, "fearless…first-class music-making."
Deypalan is a prolific composer and award-winning United States and European conductor. He received the Highest Distinction Award with the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic in Russia. In addition, he was a two-time Prize Winner of the International Conductors Competition in Georgia. Dr. Deypalan received the Second Prize Award at the 14th Danube International Conducting Competition 2018 with the Danube Symphony Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary. Also, he received the Special Commendation Award in the conducting competition with the London Classical Soloists Orchestra. Deypalan exudes an undeniable passion for conducting and is a real inspiration for his ensembles. He has led ensembles in repeat performances at Carnegie Hall and at the Vatican for Popes, St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. But his most treasured accomplishment was when he premiered Fang Man's "Dream of a Hundred Flowers" at Carnegie Hall in February 1012.
Besides his conducting merits, Nové works for different music organizations in the US, particularly in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Deypalan is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Nové Deypalan Singers and Los Angeles Conducting Workshop Institute. It serves aspiring and talented conductors worldwide, honing and crafting their conducting skills in front of the orchestra with world-renowned mentors for the past ten years. Deypalan's ability as a conductor to foster a relationship with the community at-large through his business skills and advocacy in promoting music and art was recognized and honored. The White House Millennium Council partner vested Dr. Deypalan with the Presidential Award for his services to the community.
Nove started his formal music training at the University of the Philippines, College of Music. Dr. Nové Deypalan received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Orchestral Conducting at the University of South Carolina, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting magna cum laude at the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Music in Conducting Performance at Chapman University. In 2018, he received the Financial Success for Nonprofits Business Certificate from Cornell University.
Besides his accolades, his mission in life is to bring people closer to Christ by deepening the experience of liturgy through excellence in music. For over 30 years, Nové has been music director in different Catholic schools and parishes in Los Angeles and Orange counties. He is thrilled to serve as the Music Director of St. Nicholas Church in Laguna Woods. He is also the Artistic Director of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte,
1st International Santa Cecilia Chorale Competition and Festival in Rome and the Vatican.
Nové Deypalan hails from the small town of Victorias, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Nové is a proud immigrant. He is a music, art, and wine lover.