St. James Episcopal Church

DOES YOUR CHILD LOVE MUSIC?

The St. James Choir School invites all children into the world of music.

Children’s lives are enriched through fun music classes, private instruction and formal choral singing.

Families enjoy being able to participate in many activities at St. James on “Wonderful Wednesdays” while their children are learning music.

DO YOU KNOW A TALENTED YOUNG SINGER LOOKING FOR A CHOIR?

Jacob Moorehead - one of our youngest singers, is a Novice Chorister.

Novice Choristers are typically in 2nd or 3rd grade.   They enjoy a brief Wednesday rehearsal and sing a portion of the Sunday service.   It’s a nice routine for very young singers wanting to experience the choral service.

PIANO LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE.

SING IN CHOIR.

St. James Choristers The Novice Choristers - 2nd and 3rd grade The Choristers - 4th grade and older Membership in this choir is by audition. The Choristers are the main choir for the 9:00 a.m., Sunday Service at St. James. Rehearsal is each Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. for Choristers, and 5:45 p.m. for Novice Choristers. All Choristers are paid $5 for each service sung.

Miss Ashley Petty began singing in the St. James Choristers nearly five years ago. She now serves as Chorister Captain.

LEARN THROUGH CLASS AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION.

Music Class and Private Instruction

5:30 p.m. Wednesday Music Class Children from Pre-K through 3rd grade enjoy simple singing and have fun with simple instruments. The brief sessions are arranged according to enrollment and age range.

Piano Lessons and Voice Tutoring are available for those in the 1st grade and older. Some very young students like to experiment with a combination of piano and voice as a way to discover their favorite way of learning music.

ST. JAMES IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC.

EXCELLENCE IN CHURCH MUSIC

St. James Church offers a beautiful setting for music making and is dedicated to music education. We strive for excellence in church music. We have a vibrant church community. Music rehearsals are productive and fun.

Through the Choir School we offer informal music classes and provide the opportunity for formal music study and singing through the St. James Choristers.

Classes and Choral Instruction are free. Individual lessons require a fee. Choristers are paid!

Katie Condie and Sarah Bousfield. Both earned their ‘blue’ first year ribbons in the Voice for Life program. Both are members of the St. James Choristers.

SCHEDULE

The Choir School is in session during the months of September through May. For more information, please call for an audition or interview. Classes and lessons occur weekly. Choristers rehearse Wednesday early evening and sing each Sunday at the 9:00 a.m. service.

Auditions are easy! Auditions begin August 29. For more information, call 683-5686.