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| St. Paul's Music Program |
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Andrew Clarkson - Director of Music and Organist
St. Paul’s is a church community that sees music as central to its spiritual life. We are blessed at St. Paul’s to have a sanctuary with an acoustic that inspires and rewards singing and music-making of all sorts: As you enter the sanctuary for the first time, it is hard to miss the Bozeman organ standing up high behind the altar, speaking of the centrality of music in our church life. And when you first “hear” the space -- when someone starts to sing or when an instrument begins to play -- it is clear that this is a sanctuary that celebrates and nurtures the role of music in drawing us closer to the spiritual currents running so deeply in our lives. In addition to the main sanctuary, the chapel also has a lovely acoustic that nurtures a sense of musical intimacy with its wonderful resonance. In short, St. Paul's is a church where music- making is fundamental to our experience of worship and ministry. (Indeed, the quality of the sanctuary acoustic is such that the church is in high demand as a concert/recital space among performers from area music schools and arts organizations: we host an average of 60 concerts per year. See the concert events calendar for details of specific concerts.) The goal of the music program at St. Paul’s is to produce outstanding music, stimulating both congregational participation and spiritual energy. With this in mind, we provide a range of musical opportunities: THE ST. PAUL’S CHOIRThe St. Paul’s Choir is composed of professional and volunteer singers. Anyone interested in singing in the choir should speak with Andy to arrange an audition. The Choir sings from September to June at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services as well as at special choral services throughout the church year. Such special services include the:
Rehearsals for the St. Paul’s Choir are on two Wednesday evenings per month (please refer to the "events calendar" for rehearsal schedule) and on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. The Choir's primary mission includes: a) cultivating the power of music in our lives and nurturing that power in our church community; b) welcoming all, regardless of belief and/or religious identity; and c) being flexible so as to accomodate singers' busy schedules (our professionals sing always, but our volunteers sing when they are able -- some sing all the time, some occasionally) The Choir's repertoire includes a wide variety of provocative, beautiful music that both challenges musically and moves spiritually. Selections range from early music to contemporary, from classics to premieres. We are particularly drawn to the performance of a cappella works. THE PAJAMA CHOIRSt. Paul’s Brookline recently formed its Pajama Choir (ages 7-12) based on the belief that singing sacred music should be fun, fashionable, and cozy. Choristers and Directors all wear pajamas for rehearsal and when singing in services. There is no requirement that colors match or even that the same pajamas are worn week to week. Variety of color, material, and accessories are encouraged. THE CHERUB CHOIRThe Cherub Choir is for younger children, pre-school through first grade. Singing together about bible stories, joy and caring for one another reinforces the learning that happens during Sunday School and within the church community.
THE MESSIAH SING
Every year St. Paul's hosts a community sing of Handel's Messiah (Part 1 and the Hallelujah Chorus) in the afternoon of the first Sunday in December. The congregation is organized into voice parts (SATB), provided music, and then with only a little warm-up rehearsal we sing thru the Messiah as a wonderful avenue into the mysteries of Advent and Christmas. Soloists are drawn from the St. Paul's Choir and accompaniment is provided by organ and strings. |
