Mixed Choir: The Mixed Choir of St. Peter’s plays a significant role in our worship by leading the congregation in the sung portion of our prayer. There is a special bond of fellowship shared among the choir members which comes from sharing their musical gifts with each other and the congregation. The choir leads music at the 10:00 service and also sings for various holidays and Evensongs. The choir sings anthems for the offertory and for communion which are linked with the lessons for the day. Our repertoire ranges from anthems from the Anglican tradition to Spirituals. The Mixed Choir of St. Peter’s is open to all adult singers. The choir rehearses on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30.
The Boy & Girl Choir:
“I will sing with the Spirit and with understanding also” Motto of the Royal School of Church Music.
The Boy & Girl Choir of St. Peter’s is a fun way for children to have an active leadership role in our worship. Choir is open to children in 2nd grade through high school. The choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons. Junior’s choristers (2nd and 3rd grade) rehearse from 4:00-5:00. Senior choristers (4th grade and up) rehearse from 4:30-5:30. The Boy & Girl Choir sings for two Sunday services a month. One of the services includes our contemporary “Family Church” service and the other is our traditional service.
Voice for Life St. Peter’s is an affiliate of The Royal School of Church Music. VOICE for LIFE is the RSCM’s acclaimed guide to training choirs and singers of all ages. The VOICE for LIFE scheme provides a framework for choral singers to develop their vocal skills, their musical understanding, and their knowledge of the repertoire. Through the VOICE for LIFE curriculum children also learn leadership and teamwork skills and music reading. St. Peter’s believes that children have rich questions and insights about the meaning of worship. The Boy and Girl Choir strives to answer these important questions for our children.
The Bell Choir: The St. Peter’s Bell Choir, under the direction of Mr. Jim Donough, is an excellent opportunity for people to contribute musically to our services. The bell choir rings a two octave set of Malmark English Hand bells. The ensemble traditionally rings from the rear balcony of the church creating an ethereal atmosphere during our worship services. The bell choir maintains a flexible but regular rehearsal schedule. Music reading skills are not necessary. New members are always welcome!
The St. Peter’s Praise Band:
The Praise Band is the newest addition to our music ministries here at St. Peter’s. The praise band plays for our monthly “Family Church” service. The praise band is presently comprised of piano, drums, bass, guitar, and flute. OTHER INSTRUMENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!! The praise band plays traditional music from the Hymnal 1982 in a contemporary style and also performs music in the Contemoprary Christian genre. If you are an instrumentalist and would like to be part of this enthusiastic group please talk to Andrew Krystopolski.
The Schola Cantorum:
The Schola Cantorum is an auditioned quartet of professional singers who sing early motets and polyphonic music. The quartet sings mostly during the season of Lent and Holy Week.
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