Ministries: Music and the Arts Ministry
Upcoming Schedule of Events
Chocolate Swirls Valentine Concert & Dance
Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7:00-9:30 pm.
Proceeds will benefit the Music Ministry of St. Andrew.
Tickets: Advance $25 per couple; $15 single; Door: $35 per couple; $20 single.
Come enjoy a night of dancing and Jazz with friends or with your Valentine. Last year’s dance was such a great hit we are back for more. The evening features the Jazz Cookers Dance Band and there will be planty of great music to get your toes tapping and a smile on your face. Come enjoy a night of dancing and Jazz with friends or with your Valentine. There will be plenty of room to cut a rug as well as tables available for a night of music and conversation. The night includes chocolate fountains, fresh bakery goods, and ... did we mention chocolate? Buy tickets at the Music and Arts Ministry table in Fellowship Hall, in the church office or online here.
For a taste of the music you’ll hear from the Jazz Cookers Dance Band, visit their website at www.jazzcookers.com.
Lenten Recitals 2012
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Lenten Festival Choir Experience “Mozart Requiem”
Good Friday, April 6th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
The Requiem will be presented as part of the Good Friday Service
The Mozart Requiem was written in 1791, the last year of Mozart’s life, as a commissioned piece to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Count Franz Walsegg’s wife. Eventually, the dying Mozart came to identify his own mortality with the work, believing he was writing the Requiem for himself. The Requiem was unfinished at his death and was later completed by one of Mozart’s students. The service will feature an orchestral arrangement of What Wondrous Love Is This by Roberts. Also included for the Festival Choir and for this service will be a stunning arrangement of Bach’s Chorale O Sacred Head Now Wounded for clarinet, organ and choir arranged by Robert Leaf.
The Festical Choir is a wonderful wat to sing with the adult choir on a short-term basis when your schedule does not allow a year-round commitment. The Festival Choir rehearses with the Charles Wesley Choir from 7:15 to 8:15 pm. To participate in the Mozart Requiem Festival Choir experience, please contact Mark Zwilling, speak with any of the Music & Arts staff, or come to the first Festival Choir rehearsal on February 15!
Click here for a listing of downloadable audio tracks.
Mozart Requiem Festival Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday, February 15 7:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, February 22 Ash Wednesday (No Festival choir – CWC Rehearsal after service)
Wednesday, February 29 7:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, March 7 7:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, March 14 7:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, March 21 7:15-8:15 pm
Wednesday, March 28 7:15-8:15 pm
Saturday, March 31, 9:00 am–Noon Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 4 7:15-8:15 pm
Friday, April 6 Call time 6:00 pm, Concert 7:30 pm
The Cherry Creek Chorale presents “Joyful Gifts – Celtic Bluegrass II”
Joyful Gifts is on Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 pm. The concert Features Reckless Abandon, The Centennial State Pipes and Drums and The Celtic Harp Society. This is the Chorale's very popular biennial Celtic celebration of the music of Ireland, Scotland, and especially, Wales including selections from the Broadway hit Billy Elliott.
The Cherry Creek chorale is proud to be one of the premier choral organizations in the Denver Metro area. The Chorale, under the direction of Brian Patrick Leatherman, performs some of the world's greatest choral music, singing a varied repertoire from well-known classics to contemporary works including several commissioned works.
Cherry Creek Chorale - JoyfulGifts_Poster 2012
Holy Pretzels Youth Choir
The Holy Pretzels Youth Choir from St. Andrew UMC is a very active group of 6th - 12th grade youth, averaging 50-70 members. They sing both sacred and secular music arranged for SATB. This choir often serves as the anchor choir for the 10:30 church service and joins the adult choir for special services each year.
May and June are very busy months for the Holy Pretzels as they prepare for either a large musical production or a choir tour. Over the past few years, the choir has performed Children of Eden, Fiddler on the Roof, In the Beginning, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. They have been on tours to San Francisco, the Grand Canyon area, and will tour Montana and the Yellowstone area this summer. In addition to singing at churches, The Holy Pretzels spend much of their time on tour singing for homeless shelters, soup kitchens, juvenile detention centers, and nursing homes. Some of our favorite tour songs are listed below:
Seasons of Love-from Rent by Jonathan Larson
Lift Your Light by Mary McDonald
When You Believe by Stephen Schwartz
I Will Never Be by Geoff Bullock
Walk a Mile by Pepper Choplin
True Colors by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly
Go Light Your World by Chris Rice
Power of Your Love by Don Marsh
Leave Everything Behind by Jeremy Johnson and Paul Marino
The choir is open to all 6 through 12 grade youth. If you are interested in joining us, please come to our rehearsal on Sunday, from 4:30 to 6:00. If you have any questions, please contact director Elizabeth-Ann Rowlison.
St. Andrew Church Orchestra!
Although we are called an 'orchestra', we are more like a 'mixed ensemble'. Not many strings usually, but we have a synth that does 'string reduction' parts, as well as a piano. The arrangements we use are flexible with both of those instruments included. We practice usually once a month, and present in church services usually 7 times a year (October to May). Sometimes we team up with a vocal group. We have openings for all instruments. We ask that you have had a little experience playing and at least 1 or 2 years school experience if you are a student. For more information please contact our Orchestra Administrator, Lee Henton at leejilljeff@msn.com or phone: (303) 771-4301
The Adult Choir is RECRUITING!
Come and Sing!
If you like…..
- to sing
- can carry a tune
- sang in high school
- used to be in a church choir
- don’t read music but can pick up a tune quickly
- would love to be in the choir but thinks it takes too much time
- have friends or family that think you have a nice voice
- sing along with the radio with some success
- want a guaranteed seat in the new Sanctuary especially on busy Sundays!
…come sing with the Charles Wesley Choir!
Rehearsals are every Wednesday beginning on August 18. There is no audition necessary and we are prepared for new people very week! You will find a group of warm, loving and fun people who enjoy making a joyful noise together. Our time is filled with worshipful music - both classics and new music – and you will find plenty of smiles, laughter, tears and hugs if you want them!
The St. Andrew Charles Wesley Choir has some unique characteristics that you may not be aware of…
- Over half of our singers cannot (or do not profess to) read music
- The choir can use at least forty more singers-especially tenors and altos.
- The choir program supplies the music, written announcements, a loving community and a chair - even at the busiest service! All you have to supply is the desire and your voice.
- The choir does not sing every Sunday. Usually only three times a month.
- St. Andrew provides secure, loving, free childcare for rehearsals and services. Reservations are required at least one week in advance for childcare during rehearsals. Call Susan Brown, Childcare Coordinator at 303-794-2683 x 151.
August and September is open house time for Music and the Arts Ministry. We invite you to come check us out on these evenings. WE WANT YOU!!
Meet the Choir Council for 2011-2012. These are the men and women working behind the scenes to make sure your choir experience is enjoyable, engaging, and lots of fun! If you are thinking of joining the Adult Choir, come and talk to one of the Council Members or any of the Music Ministry staff and find out what we’re all about!
Reunited Choir
The Reunited Choir was formed in 2008 by Nathan and Matthew Grooms. The choir was formed to offer people under 30 an opportunity for a small ensemble for that age group here at St. Andrew. The group is an auditioned choir and limits its membership to be smaller than 12-14 members.
If you are interested in exploring this ensemble please contact Mark Zwilling
Musical groups for all ages and abilities
CONCERT SERIES
Tickets: Available online at www.st-andrew-umc.com/Events, or at the church.
FOR ADULTS:
- Charles Wesley Choir sings for worship at the 8:00 and 9:15 services, occasionally the 10:40 service and other seasonal services
Rehearses Wednesdays 7:15-9pm
Choir Newsletter - Music Ministry Weekly - St. Andrew Orchestra plays monthly for worship
Rehearses monthly on the 1st Sunday at 12:30-1:45pm - St. Andrew Sisters (Women's Choir)
By audition
Rehearses Wednesdays 6-7pm - New Song (Mixed Chamber Choir)
By audition
Rehearses Wednesdays 6-7pm - Men's Quartet
Rehearses Various Times - Uncle John's Band
Rehearse on Sunday afternoons, irregularly - Bell Choirs
3 groups rehearsing on Mondays
Spring Concert - Arts Ministry
includes drama, theater and visual arts - Silent Message
Dance/Pantomime - Festival Choir
Celebration of Music
Trinity UMC 150 Year Anniversary Celebration
FOR YOUTH:
- Holy Pretzels youth choir for grades 6 - 12.
Rehearses Sundays 4:30-6pm - St. Andrew Orchestra
Rehearses monthly on the 1st Sunday at 12:30-1:45pm - Senior High Ensemble
Rehearses on Sundays 3:30-4:30pm
FOR CHILDREN:
- Hallelujah Chorus for children grades 2, 3, 4 and 5
Rehearses Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm - Little Light Singers for children Kindergarten and 1st grade
Rehearses Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm - Music Camp in the summer for grades 1 -6.
For information about any of the current music groups contact:
- Mark Zwilling, Director, Music & the Arts, Adult Choir, Special Ensembles
- Elizabeth-Ann Rowlison, Youth Choir Director
- Larry Scalfari, Asst. Director, Handbells
- Cathy Kolar, Music Administrator, Librarian
- Ann Guerin, Coordinator/Director of Children’s Choirs, Asst. Director of Youth Choir
- Katie Ruggles, Music, Asst. Director, Children’s Choir
- Lauren Grenz, Asst. Music Administrator, Asst. Librarian
Music of Christmas CD
‘The Music Of Christmas’ CD still available
The Charles Wesley Choir, Orchestra, Handbells, Men’s Quartet and The St. Andrew Sisters Women’s Ensemble present the Music Of Christmas that was recorded last year! The concerts were recorded live in front of an audience in mid-December.
Music & the Arts Ministry Roles and Responsibilities
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| Sunday | 5-Feb | CWC both / Holy Pretzels | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Sunday | 5-Feb | Orchestra Rehearsal | Noon |
| Saturday | 11-Feb | Chocolate Swirls Concert & Dance | 7:00 - 9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12-Feb | St. Andrew Sisters & St. Andrew Orchestra | 9:00 & 10:30 am |
| Wednesday | 15-Feb | Mozart Requiem Festival Choir Experience Begins | 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
| Sunday | 19-Feb | CWC / Holy Pretzels | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Wednesday | 22-Feb | Ash Wednesday, CWC | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 26-Feb | First Sunday in Lent, CWC / HP, Children's Choirs both services | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Wednesday | 29-Feb | First Lenten Recital: Les Amies Trois | 12:10 PM |
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| Sunday | 4-Mar | Second Sunday in Lent, CWC & St. Andrew Sisters | 9:00 & 10:30 am |
| Sunday | 4-Mar | Orchestra Rehearsal | Noon |
| Wednesday | 7-Mar | Second Lenten Recital: Cindy Runkel - Pianist | 12:10 PM |
| Saturday | 10-Mar | Celtic Celebration: Cherry Creek Chorale, harps & band | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11-Mar | Daylight Savings - Spring forward! | n/a |
| Sunday | 11-Mar | Third Sunday in Lent, Expressions of the Soul & St. Andrew Orchestra | 9:00 & 10:30 am |
| Wedensday | 14-Mar | Third Lenten Recital: St. Andrew Sisters | 12:10 PM |
| Tuesday-Sunday | 13-Mar thru 18 Mar | Vital Worship Workshop with Marcia MeFee | TBA |
| Sunday | 18-Mar | Fourth Sunday in Lent, CWC / Holy Pretzels, Youth Bells both | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Sunday | 18-Mar | Highlands Ranch Concert Band | 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 21-Mar | Fourth Lenten Recital: Firesign - Vocal Quartet | 12:10 PM |
| Sunday | 25-Mar | Fifth Sunday in Lent, CWC / Holy Pretzels, Guest Concert Pianist: Jim Hendrix | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Sunday | 25-Mar | Jim Hendrix-Concert Pianist | 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 28-Mar |
Fifth Lenten Recital: Kathleen Rector & Sheila Hamaker - Two pianos and more! |
2:10 PM |
| Saturday | 31-Mar | Mozart Requiem Rehearsal | 9:00 am - Noon |
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| Sunday | 1-Apr | Palm Sunday, CWC both / Holy Pretzels, Handbells both | 9:00 am / 10:30 am |
| Sunday | 1-Apr | Orchestra Rehearsal | Noon |
| Thursday | 5-Apr | Maundy Thursday Service, Expressions of the Soul | 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6-Apr | Good Friday, Mozart Requiem: CWC, Festival Choir & Orchestra | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8-Apr | Easter Sunday, CWC, Holy Pretzels, St. Andrew Orchestra & Handbells | 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 am |