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Music Ministries

The mission of St. Michael's music ministry is to lead the congregation in worship that glorifies God and inspires the soul. Our choirs and instrumentalists work diligently and with great intensity to prepare and offer the finest music possible in a variety of styles and expressions. We seek to grow musically, spiritually and in community in service to the church and the larger community.

St. Michael's Singers

St. Michael's Singers is a large (50+) choir of men and women that sings nearly every Sunday from early September to mid-June. We sing generally as a full choir at 9 on the first Sunday of the month and at 11 on the fourth Sunday of the month. On on other Sundays we divide into two ensembles (the Saints and the Angels) to sing both at 9 and 11. We usually sing both services on festival days. We sing music from a wide range of traditions and styles, from ancient plainsong, through the English, European and American sacred choral traditions to gospel music. There are occasional special services (Lessons & Carols, Evensongs) and rehearsals. Membership is open to adult singers who love to sing and who are willing to make the significant time commitment required. Choral singing experience is helpful.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays - 7:00pm - 9:15pm (through early June)

Contacts: Scott Tuomi, Bob Spiers

Takes the Fifth Choir and Band

Takes the Fifth offers youth and adults alike opportunities to sing monthly in the choir or play in the band. Named for its original scheduling as a fifth-Sunday service, Takes the Fifth has retained its name, though it has assumed a monthly frequency, usually on the first Sunday of the month at the 11:00 o'clock service. TT5 incorporates music from gospel, spiritual, and African-American traditions. We occasionally accept invitations to sing and play away from St. Michael's. Takes the Fifth offers engaging music for the congregation, as well as leadership opportunities for our young vocalists and instrumentalists.

Rehearsals: Usually the Thursday before the 1st Sunday of the month, 7:30 pm

Band Rehearsals: As scheduled

Contact: Melissa Parkhurst

Joyful Noise Choir

The Joyful Noise Choir is made up of children in grades one through five and the choir sings in church approximately once a month at the 11 o'clock liturgy. Joyful Noise Choir members become acquainted with the music used throughout the year in Sunday liturgies and develop their skill and confidence to sing in front of a congregation or an audience. A primary goal of the Joyful Noise Choir is to help children experience a deeper connection to the meaning and beauty found in the Episcopal liturgical tradition.

Rehearsals: Sundays - 1:00pm

Contact: Audrey Sackett

Summer Choir

The Summer Choir provides leadership and inspiration for one of the sung liturgies on most summer Sundays. Made up primarily of members of St. Michael's Singers, everyone is welcome to come and try this for one Sunday or all summer. You need only commit to show up for the pre-service rehearsal where we go over/learn the (easy) anthem for the day and check out some of the other music. There are no fancy processions or vestments. Please call the Office for the schedule.

Contacts: Scott Tuomi, Bob Spiers