Music is an integral part of worship at St. John’s. We invite people of all ages to share their talents both in the Historic Church and in All Saints Hall with our many musical groups.

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The wise words of St. Augustine, “they who sing, pray twice,” capture the enduring essence of sacred music. All members of the congregation, whether in a musical group or not, become ministers of music every time you raise your voices to sing sacred songs and hymns. 

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If music is something that speaks to you, please consider joining one of our musical ensembles. Let us make a “beautiful noise” together!

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ST. JOHN'S CHOIR

The adult choir sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Historic Church from September to June, including the celebrations of Christmas and Holy Week.  They sing a variety of choral music spanning several centuries and provide at least one anthem each week. Membership is open to high school students and older. Rehearsals are in the choir loft on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals are every Thursday in the church choir loft from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  Contact: Justin Pechulis

 

ALL SAINTS HALL (ASH) BAND

The ASH Band plays every week at the 9:00 a.m. service in All Saints Hall from September to June. The band plays a variety of music from the past sixty years of praise and worship music, and consists of singers, guitarists, keyboardists, and drummers. Membership is open to all ages. Rehearsals take place Sunday mornings before the service, from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m., with occasional weeknight rehearsals scheduled as needed. Contact: Scott Geist

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YOUTH CHOIR

The newly formed Youth Choir sings once a month rotating between the 9:00 a.m. service in All Saints Hall and the 11:00 a.m. service in the Historic Church. Membership is open to young singers in grades four through eight, and rehearsals take place in the lower level of the church on Sunday afternoons from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Contact: Justin Pechulis

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ST. JOHN'S RINGERS

The handbell choir rings about once a month at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Historic Church and on special days such as Christmas and Easter. Using their five-octave handbell set, they ring a variety of hymns and other musical selections. Membership is open to high school students and older, and a knowledge of reading music is helpful though not required. Rehearsals are in the Music Office on the lower level of the church on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Justin Pechulis

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

The instrumental ensemble plays about once a month at the 11:00 a.m. service in the Historic Church, and on special days such as Christmas and Easter. The ensemble adds to hymn singing, choral anthems, and sometimes plays on its own too. It consists of woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments and membership is open to middle school students and older who have at least four years of experience on their instrument. Members are welcome to participate as often as they are able, but there is no monthly requirement. Rehearsals are in the choir loft as announced on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Susan Fedors

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