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Ministries
Friends of Music Concert Series
Music
Music plays a vital role in the worship and liturgy at St. George’s. The power of music to connect heart and mind and to elevate the spirit cannot be denied. To encourage growth in faith, one must be continually challenged and involved in the pursuit thereof; likewise, a similar approach is taken with music. Therefore, it is the mission of the music program to provide quality choral and instrumental music of all centuries that inspires and stretches both the listener and the musician in worship . The traditional, classically based program provides three choirs for volunteers of all ages and abilities, the Praise Band is open to those interested in contemporary music programs.
The Coventry Choir
A choir of committed adults, the Coventry Choir consists of approximately
25 voices, including paid section leaders. Rehearsing weekly and singing
for the
10:30 am service, the Coventry Choir also sings for festival services and offers
a wide variety of other special events, including Choral Evensong. Although
there is no audition to join this group, the ability to read music is strongly
encouraged and helpful. Listen
to the Coventry Choir performing their "Annual
Report".Contact:
Angela Saunders at 754-7282 (ext. 33) or music@stgeorgesgermantown.org.
Exultemus!
Parishioners at St. George's have recently formed a
volunteer praise band - Exultemus! - which performs contemporary music
when and where appropriate. Exultemus! is new and is seeking its niche
at St. George's. Exultemus! rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Contact:
Angela Saunders at 754-7282 (ext. 33) or music@stgeorgesgermantown.org.
Children’s Choirs -
The Canterbury Choir includes boys and girls grade 3 through 12 of unchanged voices. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. This choir performs once or twice per month in worship services, and joins with the Coventry Choir occasionally. Using principles of the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), basic music theory is taught, and the choristers are strongly encouraged during these years to become strong and effective worship leaders. Contact: Angela Saunders at 754-7282 (ext. 33) or music@stgeorgesgermantown.org.
The St. Cecilia Choir includes boys and girls, aged 4-6. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 pm. This choir performs once per month in worship services, and joins the Canterbury Choir for special occasions, such as the Christmas Pageant. Singers are taught age-appropriate music for worship, and they are taught to assume an active role in worship. Contact: Susan Hailey at susanhailey@ hotmail.com, or Angela Saunders at 754-7282 (ext. 33) or music@stgeorgesgermantown.org
Friends of
Music – This organization is dedicated to the ministry
of music outreach in the community, by means of concerts, festivals
and
other events. Upcoming events include Advent Lessons and Carols by the
Rhodes Singers; Inaugural Organ Recital; Memphis New Ballet Ensemble;
University of Memphis Early Music Consortium; and Tri-Church Choir Festival.
Contact: Angela Saunders at 754-7282 (ext. 33) or
music@stgeorgesgermantown.org.
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