Music - To Create Something Beautiful for God

Van Quinn, Organist and Choirmaster

After a relaxed summer schedule, the choirs will return to their Fall routines later this month. All of our choirs will have room for new choristers. If you have been thinking that you ought to use your voice (the only instrument, after all, created by God rather than human invention) for the praise and glory of God and the good of His church, or if you want your child to cultivate his or her spirituality in this way, perhaps this is the time to take some action! Please check details of any groups which may be of special interest to you.

Junior Choir: For third graders through high school. The first rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, August 18, in the parish house. Activities for the choir will begin immediately after school, will continue with a rehearsal at 3:45 and a pizza party and parents meeting, ending by 6:30. Boys with changed voices will meet regularly on a schedule to be determined, and will join forces with the trebles on occasion.

Senior Choir: An auditioned group that sings for the 11:15 Sunday Eucharist, occasional Evensongs, and observance of Holy Days. Call Dr. Quinn to inquire about openings and to arrange an audition. For returning choristers, the first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, August 25.

Parish Choir: Sings at 5:15 and other services. Open to everyone, including young people and students. No audition is required. Rehearsals are on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. All voice parts are needed. First rehearsal: August 30.

Compline Choir: Sings Gregorian chant and polyphony in a late Sunday evening service of Compline. New singers are needed to replace founding members of this choir who have moved. Please contact Dr. Quinn to discuss this remarkable opportunity. The first rehearsal (followed by service) is on Sunday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m.

Training Choir: For first and second graders to prepare them for the Junior Choir. Information about this group and its start-up schedule will be mailed to all parents of first and second graders. The Director is Linda Everhart. Please contact her or Dr. Quinn if you have questions.

"Sing to the Lord a new song!"