The Choirs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church
MUSIC MINISTRIES
"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19
This schedule
is in effect during the choir season every year:
the second week in September through the second week in June.
Music is truly a gift from God, a gift that blesses each of us
on an on-going basis. If you are musical, or would just like to "make a
joyful noise unto the Lord, " we have a place for you in the music program at
St. Paul's. Please join us. You will be glad you did!
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Youth & Adult Music
Chancel Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. worship
service September through the first Sunday in June and performs major works with orchestra twice
during the music season. Chancel Choir is open to those in 10th grade
through adult and rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 106 (the Music Room). |
Children's Music
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
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Epworth Choir provides music for our 9:00 a.m. Worship Service, September
through the first Sunday in June. Membership is open to those in 8th grade through adult. The Epworth Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:00
p.m. in Rickard Chapel.. |
Joyful Noise Choir (Toddler-Age 4), will meet in Room 125, Cherub
Choir (Age 3-2nd grade) will meet in room 123, and Crusader Choir (grades 3-7): will
meet in room 106 (the Music Room) for an hour of musical
rehearsal under the directions of Karen Rider (Joyful Noise), Andrea Arnold (Cherubs) and Karen Fisher (Crusaders). Anthems are presented approximately once a month at
either the 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. Worship Service or at the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. |
Youth Choir sings periodically at the 9 and 11 a.m. Worship Services. Rehearses Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Rickard Chapel. |
Dr. Wm. Jean Randall, Director of Music |
Wesley Ringers - Our adult handbell choir.
The Wesley Ringers plays monthly in both Sunday  services September through June.
In addition to participating in worship, the group plays for weddings, funerals,
and regularly attends bell festivals and symposiums throughout the United
States. the Wesley Ringers rehearse on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Room 104. |
Canterbury Ringers: Mid-High bell choir. Meets in the Bell Room Thursdays at 6:30
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 St. Paul's Brass rehearses and plays on an
as-needed basis. If you are interested in being added to the St. Paul's
Brass roster, please contact Dr. Randall (248-651-9361, ext. 112)or Nancy Boughner
(ext. 111) in the music office. The group is currently in need of horn player and a trumpet player.
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In addition to these regularly scheduled ensembles, there are
many opportunities for soloists or independent groups to provide special music
during our Sunday morning worship services throughout the year. Please
contact Dr. Randall for scheduling information.
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St. Paul's Winds -
High school through adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French
horn; intermediate to advanced players. Play for Sunday services several
times per year. Rehearsals - Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary.
Coordinator: Jane Giudici (get her phone number from the Church office).
Or contact Dr. Randall (248-651-9361, ext. 112)or Nancy Boughner (ext. 111) in
the music office. |
Wesley Ringers
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 Summer Choir provides music for the 10:00
a.m. service during the summer months. Rehearsals are on Sunday morning at
9:15 a.m., so bring the family, have a donut, learn a fun anthem, and praise God
through music. Check your Evangel and the Music Department web page
for the Summer Choir schedule or contact Nancy Boughner in the music office for
more information. |
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St. Paul's
J. W. Walker
Sanctuary Organ
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