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Charles Wesley Choir Kick-Off

Charles Wesley Choir Kick-Off night! 

Choir kicks off Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm with a great meal and fellowship. If you are new to the choir or just want to come check us out, please come as our guests! If you are currently involved in the choir please bring an $8 donation for a yummy meal. Newcomers please RSVP to Cathy Kolar, Music and the Arts Program Assistant, 303-794-2683 ext. 125, ckolar@st-andrew-umc.com. Active choir members, please RSVP with regrets only.

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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 Kirsten Parus, Childcare Coordinator at 303-794-2683 x 151, or email kparus@st-andrew-umc.com.

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!!  

 

St. Andrew CWC Invited to Perform at Lincoln Center

 

Members of St. Andrew’s Charles Wesley Choir and director Mark Zwilling will participate in the World Premiere performance of Mark Hayes’ The American Spirit at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Memorial Day weekend, 2011. Forty two CWC members have signed up to join with 160 other outstanding choristers from around the country to form the Distinguished Concert Singers International choir for the performance, accompanied by the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra International. Participating performers will travel to New York City prepare for a Sunday evening concert on May 29, 2011.

 

About Mark Hayes

 Mark Hayes began piano lessons at age ten and was encouraged to develop his improvisational skills at an early age.  He earned a B.M. in piano performance, magna cum laude from Baylor University. During his college years his dream of becoming a composer and arranger of contemporary Christian and sacred music was born and nurtured.

Hayes’ music is found in the music libraries of churches and universities around the world. He is well-known for his unique choral settings which draw from such diverse styles such as gospel, jazz, pop, folk, and classical to achieve a truly "American sound." The popularity of his music is evident in the numerous offers of commissions he receives from universities and churches throughout the country, including St. Andrew UMC. Mark was commissioned to compose “Higher Ground” for CWC for our new church building in 2006.

 

Music and the Spoken Verse

Come and enjoy the beautiful stories, scriptures and poetry of Christmas, featuring the Charles Wesley Festival Choir, handbell choirs, orchestra,  Silent Message (Dancers)  and children’s choirs, includes the beautiful stories, scriptures and poetry of Christmas. The music ranges from the traditional carol from King’s College in England- Once in Royal David’s City, to Ed Hawkins’ gospel arrangement of O Happy Day.  Adding to the musical surprises is a rhythmic Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day  and John Rutter’s haunting version of the Wexford Carol.

You are invited to join the 120 voice Charles Wesley Choir for the first concert series in St. Andrew’s new 1000 seat sanctuary! The Festival Choir is a wonderful way to experience the adult choir on a short-term basis if your schedule does not allow you to commit to the year-round rehearsal schedule.  We meet with the Charles Wesley Choir, every Wednesday evening, from 7:15-8:15 pm See the Rehearsal schedule below.

If you wish to participate in any of the Festival Choir experiences, you are also invited to attend the choir retreat at Glenn Eyrie Retreat Center on the Weekend of September 17, 18 and 19, 2010. One day options are available. For more information, please contact choir director Mark Zwilling or Click here for more information.

 

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.  The orchestra kick-off is Sunday, August 29th from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.  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

Music Ministry Fall & Spring Kick-Off

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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

 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:

Concerts

Coming Soon...

 

 

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.  The complete list of songs on this incredible recording are:

Arise, Your Light Has Come (Choir, orchestra and Handbells)  Do You Hear What I Hear? (Choir and orchestra) See Amid the Winter’s Snow (Soloist Ann Guerin, Choir and Orchestra)  A Glimpse of Snow and Evergreen (Accapella Choir ) Noel Nouvelet (Alleluia Handbell Choir)  Breath of Heaven (soloists- Elizabeth Ann Rowlison and Elise Kish with Orchestra and Choir) There Is No Rose (St. Andrew Women’s Choir with solo oboe) Gloria in Excelsis (Soloist- Colleen Heldt, Brass Ensemble and Choir) A Boy Was Born  (Accapella Choir ) What Child is This? (Choir and Orchestra) Lo How A Rose (Handbells and Flute Soloist O Holy Night (soloist Jackie Garner, choir and orchestra) Love Is Born This Night (The Men’s Quartet)  I Saw Three Ships (Choir and Orchestra) Away in a Manger (Choir and Orchestra) Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Choir and Orchestra)  Go Tell it on the Mountain (Soloists Kathleen Wiseman, Kelly Jo Eldridge, Jazz trio and choir )

Music & the Arts Ministry Roles and Responsibilities

Ministry Team/Standing Committee:        Music and the Arts

Mission/Purpose Statement:

Coordinate the activities of Music and the Arts to be integral parts of Worship and Celebration, Outreach, and Spiritual Growth through innovative programming, educational opportunities and active participation.

Primary Responsibilities/Activities:

1. Support the ministry of St. Andrew through providing special music and artistic presentations for regular Sunday worship services, church festival services and Taizé services.

2. Music and the Arts is involved in the planning, coordinating and implementation of new worship opportunities, special worship, celebratory occasions and other congregational events. 

3. Provide outreach opportunities within each MALT program; inviting, encouraging and supporting others through Music and the Arts.

4. Offer educational opportunities for participants to develop talents and grow both personally and spiritually in areas of Music and the Arts.

5. Plan and organize church-wide fellowship opportunities developed around Music and the Arts performances.

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