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Music Ministries

Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp. Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with clanging cymbals. Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.       Psalm 150


Adult Vocal Choirs
Canticle Choir

Adult Bell Choir
Bells of Joy

Youth Bell Choirs
Ring of Fire

Children and Youth Vocal Choirs & Band
Live Wire
Youth Choir of St. Andrew
Sonshine Singers
Starlite Singers

Adult Voice Choirs

Canticle Choir
Director: Karle Erickson
Accompanist: Jan Maudlin
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, September – May, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., Sanctuary

The Canticle Choir, an ensemble of adult voices, is responsible for leading the congregation in the singing of hymns and the liturgical parts worship at the 9 a.m. service on Sundays. It sings anthems in a variety of musical styles either acappella or accompanied by piano, various instruments or full orchestra. The All Saints Candle–lighting Service and the Good Friday Tenebrae Service are special worship experiences presented by the Canticle Choir and Festival Orchestra. All interested adults are most welcome. An audition is not necessary nor is musical reading skill.

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Children and Youth Vocal Choirs

Live Wire
Band Leader—Paul Gerike
Rehearsals—Sundays, 4:30-5:30 pm in the Sanctuary

Live Wire music participants lead our high school students, young adults and families in music during Sunday evening Live Wire Worship. Emphasis is placed on selecting quality contemporary music and providing good leadership with voice and instrumentation, including guitar, keyboard and percussion.

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Youth Choir of St. Andrew
Director—Kristi Barnes
Rehearsals—Wednesdays 5:00 – 5:45 p.m., Room 107

All boys and girls in grades 5-8 are invited to sing with the Youth Choir of St. Andrew. The choir will learn new music and learn about music. Anthems are chosen from a fun and interesting variety of music. This ensemble will participate in worship about once a month.

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Sonshine Singers
Director— Kirsten Hanninen
Rehearsals—Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., Room 105

Sonshine Singers is a youth choir for boys and girls in grades 1 - 4. Musical skills and techniques are learned and an anthem is presented in worship about once a month. The primary purpose of this choir is to strengthen the connection between music, worship and friendship.

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Starlite Singers
Director—Deb Hetherington
Rehearsals—Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., Room 206/p>

Starlite Singers welcomes the youngest children — preschool boys and girls ages 3–K with a variety of activities. The main focus is to have fun singing and learning of Jesus’ love for them. We will participate in worship approximately once per month.

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Adult Bell Choir

Bells of Joy Director—Arlene Flancher
Rehearsals—Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Music Room

This handbell choir for adults and experienced high school age ringers meets weekly to work on challenging three to five octave music. We play once per month at worship services. Most members are of intermediate or advanced experience level; if you are interested in learning to ring handbells, please talk with the director about being a part of this group or the Genesis Bells entry-level choir, described below.

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Youth Bell Choirs

Ring of Fire
Director—Arlene Flancher
Rehearsals—Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:00 p.m., Music Room

This handbell choir is for all youth from beginners to advanced! We meet weekly to learn and grow in our handbell & chime playing skills.

Come and join us!

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Other Music Opportunities

Celebration Singers
Director—Paul Gerike
Rehearsals—Thursdays, September - May

The Celebration Singers is a new choir being formed fall of 2010 for high school and adult singers. This choir will be an integral part of worship leadership at the 10:30am service on Sunday mornings. Music selected will be of a more contemporary nature and a primary focus will be to encourage strong participation by the congregation.

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Aladdin Jr.

2010 Summer Musical — Aladdin Junior


June 21 — 26

Mark your calendars now for these performance times:

Friday, June 25th at 7PM

Saturday, June 26th at 2PM







Click here for informational poster

Musikgarten
Coordinator—Colleen Roess

Musikgarten is an innovative music and movement program designed to nurture the vocal, aural (listening), physical and neurological development of the child. Registration is required. Contact Colleen Roess to receive information on schedules, tuition and fees for materials.

Click here for Musikgarten information and sign up form.

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Special Music Opportunities
St. Andrew has many ways in which to involve those with special gifts in music. Whether your gift is vocal or instrumental, whether you prefer to be a part of an ensemble or provide solo music, there are many special events and services of worship throughout the year in which there is an opportunity for you to share your gifts and talents. Anyone interested should contact our Worship Minister, Liz Baugh, 952-937-2776.

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