Adult Music OpportunitiesSanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is St. John's adult choir. They sing 4 part music and rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm. The Sanctuary Choir sings for worship alternating between the 9:00 and 1030 services. They also present a Christmas cantata during the Advent season.
Bells of Praise
The Bells of Praise is a 3 octave handbell choir. We have enough bells to expand to a 5 octave choir if personnel are available. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm. This group plays for services on one Sunday each month, plus special services.
To be a member of Bells of Praise, you must be able to read music and make the commitment to be at all the rehearsals. Ringing technique can be taught and will improve with consistent practice. This group is open to adult men and women of St. John's.
Youth Music Opportunities
Children's ChoirChildren’s Choir is for students in first through third grades. They rehearse from 6:00pm to 6:30pm in the choir room. The Children’s Choir sings in worship once a month at alternate times of services and sings occasionally for special events/services.
Junior ChoirStudents in fourth through sixth grades are invited to participate in Junior Choir. Rehearsal time is 5:15pm to 6:00pm. Junior Choir also sings in worship once a month and at special worship services during the year.
Youth Ensemble
Recent and not-so-recent graduates of Junior Choir, or any other students in Grades 7 – 12, who are interested in singing for worship, are invited to sign up for Youth Ensemble. Starting September 16, Youth Ensemble will meet from 5:15 - 6:00 pm in the Cinema Room, with the schedule for singing on Sunday morning to be determined after the group gets going again.
Please register before September 16 to ensure that the first rehearsal will be a great one!
United Children's Choir
A Special Children choir will be formed beginning February 24, 2010 to prepare music for the Lent and Easter season. There will be a separate sign up for this choir and all St. John’s children in first grade through sixth grade will be encouraged to sign up. This is NOT an audition only event so all children will be welcomed whether or not you have previously participated in choir.
Mid-Week Programs for Elementary Aged Children
Begins Wednesday, September 16
Wednesdays evenings
5:15pm – 6:00pm Kids Club (grades 1-3)
5:15pm – 6:00pm Junior Choir (grades 4-6)
6:00pm – 6:30pm Children’s Choir (grades 1-3)
6:00pm – 6:30pm Kids Club (grades 4-6)
Calendar
September 16 Parent Meeting 5:15 – 5:30 Kids Club and Choirs begin
October 28 No school, No Kids Club/choirs
November 25 No school, No Kids Club/Choirs
December 24 Choirs sing at 5:00pm worship
December 30 No school, No Kids Club/Choirs
February 10 Last Day for Kids Club/
Children’s Choir/Junior Choir
February 17 Ash Wednesday services
February 24 United Children’s Choir begins
May 26 Year End Party
A Place for Parents
Parents who are waiting for children in choir programs or Kids Club are invited to relax in the church library at the top of the stairs from the choir room. There is a children’s area in the library and comfortable space for visiting with other parents.