Adult Music Opportunities
St. Andrew's offers wonderful music opportunities, ways to develop talents and use them in the service of our Lord.
ST. ANDREW'S CHOIR
(adult)
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Sanctuary Room B 02
Director: Jan Gilbertson
The St. Andrew's Choir is for adults with previous choir experience, who have some ability to read music, and a voice which blends with other singers. A short audition with the director is required. Please call Jan to schedule an audition (651-762-9123). We are especially in need of Tenors and 1st Sopranos, but fine singers are encouraged to audition for any part. This choir sings every Sunday at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. services, on special occasions, and at festivals. Childcare is available.
- Sunday warm-ups: 8 a.m. Sanctuary B02
- First Rehearsal – Wednesday, Aug. 27
NEW DIMENSION SINGERS
(adult)
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Room B02
Director: Jan Gilbertson
New Dimension Singers is a choir designed for adults who want to sing in a choir and can carry a tune! This choir sings every Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service, on special occasions, and at festivals. Childcare is available.
- Sunday warm-ups: 10:30 a.m. Sanc B01
- First Rehearsal – Wednesday, Aug. 27
HANDBELLS
(adult)
Rehearsals: Mondays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Sanctuary Room B02
Director: Jan Gilbertson
This adult handbell choir rings once a month at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services, as well as at festivals. In addition to regular membership we may be seeking experienced ringers to serve as substitutes. Call Jan if you are interested: 651-762-9123.
- Sunday warm-ups: 7:45 a.m. Sanctuary
- First Rehearsal – Monday, Sept. 8
ST. ANDREW’S ORCHESTRA
Director: Charles Gray
The St. Andrew's Orchestra plays for worship services approximately once a month. Players must be of a professional caliber. Contact Jan Gilbertson or Bill Chouinard for more information.
For further information about musical opportunities at St. Andrew’s, contact either Jan Gilbertson at 651-762-9123 or Bill Chouinard at 651-762-9156.
Important dates to save
Thanksgiving Eve Service – Wednesday, November 26, 7 p.m. King’s Messengers, Celebration Singers and St. Andrew’s Choir sing for this service.
St. Andrew’s Christmas Festival – Sunday, Dec. 14, 3:30 and 6 p.m. This very special event involves all choirs and instrumental groups. Also save Saturday, Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m. for the rehearsal.
Music Ministry 2008/2009 Rehearsal and Performance schedule
St. Andrew’s Village
Every Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. a service is held at St. Andrew’s Village for the residents. We are seeking solos, groups, both vocal and instrumental, to provide music for the service. Children, as well as adults, are welcome to sing or play. Please consider this avenue of service to others. To reserve a date call Jan Gilbertson: (651) 762-9123.
For further information: Jan Gilbertson: 651-762-9123.