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MUSIC MINISTRIES
"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19
This schedule
is in effect during the choir season every year:
the second week in September through the second week in June.
Music is truly a gift from God, a gift that blesses each of us
on an on-going basis. If you are musical, or would just like to "make a
joyful noise unto the Lord, " we have a place for you in the music program at
St. Paul's. Please join us. You will be glad you did!
Youth & Adult Music
Chancel Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. worship service September through the first Sunday in June and performs major works with orchestra twice during the music season. Chancel Choir is open to those in 10th grade through adult and rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 106 (the Music Room).
Epworth Choir provides music for our 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, September through the first Sunday in June. Membership is open to those in 8th grade through adult. The Epworth Choir rehearses Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 106.
Wesley Ringers - Our adult handbell choir.
The Wesley Ringers plays monthly in both Sunday
services September through June.
In addition to participating in worship, the group plays for weddings, funerals,
and regularly attends bell festivals and symposiums throughout the United
States. the Wesley Ringers rehearse on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 104.
St. Paul's Brass rehearses and plays on an
as-needed basis. If you are interested in being added to the St. Paul's
Brass roster, please contact Dr. Randall (248-651-9361, ext. 112)or Nancy Boughner
(ext. 111) in the music office.
St. Paul's Winds -
High school through adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French
horn; intermediate to advanced players. Play for Sunday services several
times per year. Rehearsals - Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary.
Director: Mark Googasian (get his phone number from the Church office).
Or contact Dr. Randall (248-651-9361, ext. 112)or Nancy Boughner (ext. 111) in
the music office.
Summer Family Choir provides music for the 10:00
a.m. service during the summer months. Rehearsals are on Sunday morning at
9:15 a.m., so bring the family, have a donut, learn a fun anthem, and praise God
through music. Check your Evangel and the Music Department web page
for the Summer Choir schedule or contact Nancy Boughner in the music office for
more information.
Canterbury Ringers: Mid-High bell choir. Rehearses Thursdays at 6:40 p.m. in the Bell Room. Jean Randall, Director. Watch the schedule for start date.
Handchime Choir: Thursdays at 6:40. Room to be announced. Jean Randall, Director. Watch the schedule for start date.
Children's Music
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Joyful Noise 'Very Young" Children's Choir:
(toddler through 4-year-old children). Karen Rider will begin a new choir
in room 125. The children will learn
some of the basics of choral singing along with Sunday School songs which are
near and dear to all of our hearts.
BOOMWHACKERS! Ages 5 through second grade. Have fun learning basic music skills while making music with these tuned plastic tubes. Great preparation for joining the Handchime and Handbell Choirs in the future. Day and time to be announced!
Cherub Choir (K-2nd grade) will meet in room 123 and Crusader Choir (grades 3-7): will meet in room 106 (the Music Room) for an hour of musical rehearsal under the directions of Gretchen Schleicher (Cherubs) and Laurie Googasian (Crusaders). Anthems are presented approximately once a month at either the 9:00 or 11:00 Worship or at the 5:00 Christmas Eve Service.
In addition to these regularly scheduled ensembles, there are many opportunities for soloists or independent groups to provide special music during our Sunday morning worship services throughout the year. Please contact Dr. Randall for scheduling information.
Dr. Wm. Jean Randall, Director of Music/Organist - 248-651-9361 Ext. 112; music@stpaulsrochester.org
Nancy Boughner, Music Department Secretary - 248-651-9361 Ext. 111; nancy@stpaulsrochester.org