Choirs for Children and Youth
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A/V Guild members have a largely invisible but vital role each Sunday: they make sure that all parishioners can hear and see what’s going on during services and forums. If you can navigate a DVR or adjust the volume on your car stereo, you have more than enough technical skill to operate our camera and microphones. Most volunteers serve once a month at the service they regularly attend. We’re especially looking for people who’d like to help with sound and recording at Sunday Forums. Contact Elizabeth Terry (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) for more information.
We offer six choirs for our younger parishioners. Choir participation is a major part of the Christian formation of our children and youth. Not only do our choristers receive a solid musical foundation, but they also absorb the rhythms of the church calendar through the texts and tunes they encounter. Just as important, choir members learn that they are vital to the worship service and are valued members of this congregation.
Click the following links for information:
Primary Choir
Boy Choir
Girl Choir
Chapel Choir
Gallery Choir
Music Theory Classes
Summer Singers
Genesis Ringers
Contact: John Hurd (jhurd@columba.org)
Primary Choir
Our beginning choir for 1st and 2nd graders, this ensemble serves as a training group for our Boy Choir and Girl Choir. The choir sings in the church nave every four to six weeks and rehearses on Wednesdays, from 4 to 4:45 pm, beginning with a snack at 3:45 pm. More >>
Boy Choir
For boys in 3rd grade through the voice change, this choir sings every week at the 9 am Sunday service in the church nave, beginning with an 8:30 am rehearsal. Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 7:55 pm. Members of the Boy Choir are also encouraged to participate in weekly music theory classes. More >>
Girl Choir
For girls in grades 3 through 8, this choir sings every week at the 9 am Sunday service in the church nave, beginning with an 8:30 am rehearsal. Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 7:55 pm. Members of the Girl Choir are also encouraged to participate in weekly music theory classes. More >>
Chapel Choir
This is an ensemble of advanced members of the Boy and Girl Choirs, generally in grades 6–8. They sing a challenging repertoire of two- and three-part music and have opportunities for solo work. The Chapel Choirs rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 8 to 8:30 pm, as well as at other times for special services. More >>
Gallery Choir
Made up of teenagers in grades 9 through 12, the Gallery Choir sings periodically at the 11:15 am Sunday service in the church nave, beginning with a 10:30 am rehearsal that day. The choir regularly rehearses on Sundays at 12:30 pm. More >>
Music Theory Classes
Music theory classes for Boy Choir and Girl Choir members include graded instruction in sight-singing and music fundamentals. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 pm.
Summer Singers
This choir of all ages gathers each summer Sunday at 9:45 am to learn anthems for the 10:30 am service. All are welcome, but it is helpful if you can read music. Show up and sing; no further commitment is required.
Genesis Ringers
A handbell choir for children in 3rd grade and up. Rehearsals for ringers in the Chapel Choir or with instrumental experience, Sundays 11:15–11:45 am; for younger ringers, Wednesdays 8:00–8:15 pm.
Photos: Wayne C. Fowler
