Music
Music is a distinct treasure in the Episcopal Church and dearly loved at St. Paul's. Honoring a centuries-old musical tradition alongside familiar modern hymns with voice, organ, bells, and instruments, music deeply enriches and informs our worship and community life. There is a place in this ministry for artists at every level and every age to take part, and we hope you will consider lending your gifts.
Join the Choir Today
Lending our voices and musical talents to glorify God is a joyful contribution to our church community. Whatever your musical talent—whether it be vocal, piano, brass, strings, woodwinds or percussion—consider lending your gift to one of our community’s many music ministries. Even if your talents are non-musical, we need assistants to help with all of the choirs, taking roll, assisting with children, robing and other tasks. The rewards to you, your church and community are immeasurable!
In addition to gracing our church with music, choirs at all levels offer times for fun and togetherness in the form of outings and seasonal parties, as well as traditions like caroling during Christmas time!
Angel Choir
These young singers are introduced to church music through movement, songs, percussion and games. They discover how to sing on pitch and develop rhythm as they prepare to sing on the red steps.
Ages: 3 years - Kindergarten
Rehearsal: Sundays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Singing in Church: Sundays 10:00 am (as announced)
Directors: Janet Bridges, Kathryn Dempsey, Sandra Houston, Pam Koch, Lauren Carr
Preparatory Choir
Through the use of percussion, Orff instruments and theory games, these choristers’ musical skills are developed as they learn to use the Hymnal and the Book of Common Prayer. After Christmas, they will sing from the balcony.
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Rehearsal: Sundays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Singing in Church: Sundays 10:00 am (as announced)
Director: Peggy Lyden
Youth Choir
Choristers will further their musical skills through the use of percussion, Orff instruments and handbells. As they continue their use of the Hymnal and the Book of Common Prayer, they will lead worship musically from the balcony.
Ages: Grades 4 - 8
Rehearsal: Sundays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Singing in Church: Sundays 10:00 am (as announced)
Director: Teri Williams
Accompanist: Peggy Lyden
Adult Choir
This choir provides the backbone of musical leadership in the worship service. There is a place for everyone from professional to those with a desire to serve. A variety of sacred choral music is sung with emphasis on our rich Anglican choral tradition.
Ages: High school students, college students, & adults
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Mid Aug - May); Sundays 9:15 – 9:45 am
Singing in Church: Sundays 10:00 am
Director: Peggy Lyden
St. Paul's Singers
A community choir that performs major works with orchestra. This group was formed in 2015 as a vehicle of outreach and evangelism through the gift of music to our community. Concerts benefit the St. Francis Fund, a ministry of St. Paul’s Church which financially supports organizations which directly aid people in need in our community and “Music at St. Paul’s”.
Directors: Peggy Lyden, Teri Williams
Handbell Choir
Individual ringers combine in an ensemble to create a glorious sound. Members learn all the fundamental techniques of bell ringing as they learn and strengthen their music reading ability.
Ages: High school students, college students, & adults
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Playing in Church: Sundays 10:00 am (as announced)
Director: Teri Williams
