Traditional Worship
Ring of Faith - 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020 Ring of Faith Bell Choir - "See Amid the Winter's Snow" (Lohr)
GENesis Bells - 4th Sunday of Advent, Decemeber 20, 2020
Ring of Faith - "The Herald Angels Sing"
Come Ring With Us!
New members are invited to attend rehearsals as they are listed. Anyone who has a desire to play bells is encouraged to attend. There is no audition or try-out for the choirs.Please Note: The Vocal Choirs listed are on hold at this time.
JOYFUL VOICES
Children grade K-5
Sundays following the 10:30 worship service
Rehearsal last 25-30 minutes
JOYFUL CHIMES
Children grade 3-5
following Joyful Voices rehearsal on Sunday
YOUTH CHOIR
Children grade 6-12
Sundays 6:00 to 7:00
GENesis BELLS
Multi-generational choir
Children grade 6-12 & Adults
Tuesdays 5:45 to 6:45
ADULT CHOIR
Thursdays 8:00 to 9:30
RING OF FAITH ADULT BELL CHOIR (Advanced)
Thursdays 6:45 to 7:45
(Please check with Roy Nelson for openings)
CELEBRATION RINGERS ADULT BELL CHOIR (Intermediate)
Mondays AS CALLED
PRAISE BAND / WORSHIP TEAM
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00
Rehearsals are ongoing Singers and Instrumentalists welcome.
Vocal Choirs
Sing Unto the Lord
Vocal Choirs
St. John's Vocal Choirs provide opportunities for EVERYONE to be involved in music. From young children through adults, we have a place for you in our music program. Beginning musicians and experienced singers are welcome in our Vocal Choirs.
JOYFUL VOICES
Begins Sunday, September 15 following the 10:30 AM Service
Children grades K-5 (6) are invited to be part of the Joyful Voices. Children learn songs to present in Worship Services. The Joyful Voices usually sing on the First and Third Sunday each month. They also sing at special services through the year. REHEARSAL is after the 10:30 Worship Service each Sunday. Rehearsal will last 25-30 minutes. (Joyful Chimes rehearsal follows Joyful Voices).
YOUTH CHOIR
Youth grades 6-12 (or older) are welcome in this choir. The Youth Choir usually presents anthems in Worship on the Second and Fourth Sunday each month. More advanced anthems are presented with the Adult Choir on occasion. REHEARSALS are on Sunday evening from 6:00-7:00. Prior membership in a choir is not required.... NEW MEMBERS are always welcome.
ADULT CHOIR
The Adult Choir presents music every week during 10:30 worship. College students are encouraged to be a member of the choir. Anyone with some music experience is welcome in the choir. There is no audition. REHEARSAL is on Thursday night at 8:00 in the Sanctuary.
PRAISE BAND
Our Praise Band presents music during our 9:15 worship service. Vocalists and Instrumentalists (guitar / keyboard / percussion) are ALWAYS welcome. REHEARSAL is on Tuesday night, at 7:00, and usually lasts an hour.
Handbell Choirs
Handbell Choirs
St. John's Hand Bell Choirs provide opportunities for EVERYONE to be involved in music. From young children through adults, we have a place for you in our music program. Beginning musicians and experienced ringers are welcome in our Bell Choirs. We hope to expand on the gains we made last year in all of our choirs.
JOYFUL CHIMES
Rehearsal TBD
Children grades 2-5 (6) are welcome in the Joyful Chime Bell Choir. Children will be taught basic ringing skills and music reading. No experience in necessary. REHEARSALS take place on Sundays following 10:30 worship service. (The Bells rehearse AFTER the Joyful Voices singing choir rehearsal). We are usually finished by 12:45.
GENesis BELLS
GENesis Bells is a multi-generational choir that has youth grades 6-12 & adults participating. We were very successful with this format last year, and it allowed us to play more difficult music which was a challenge for all involved. There are several open spots in this choir for ADULTS and YOUTH. REHEARSALS take place on Tuesday afternoon, from 5:45 to 6:45. We usually ring once a month, on the Second Sunday.
CELEBRATION RINGERS
Begins Monday, September 16 @ 6:45 PM After that... October 7
This Bell Choir is for ADULTS who have a desire to ring in a choir with limited playing and rehearsing. The REHEARSALS are usually on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. Playing is at Christmas, during Lent and at the end of the year. Music experience/reading is a plus, but not required.
RING OF FAITH
Our advanced Bell Choir rings every month, and rehearses on Thursday nights each week. At the present time, there are no openings in this choir. However, we always need "standby" substitutes. Music experience/reading is a requirement.