Music

THE CHOIRS OF ST. MARTIN’S

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2

Introducing David P. Beatty, our interim organist and choirmaster

All choirs of St. Martin’s are open to church members and the community at large.

Cherub Choir: The Cherubs generally sing on the second Sunday of the month at the 9:00 am service. The Cherub Choir is designed for children ages 4 through 1st grade. The rehearsal consists of music games, basic pitch and rhythm matching skills and favorite Bible songs.

St. Martin’s Young Singers: The SMYS usually sing on the third Sunday of the month at the 9:00 am service. This choir is designed for students in 2nd through 8th grades. SMYS may also sing as a part of community outreach visiting health care facilities and other programs. The SMYS also explore the use of hand-bells and other instruments in worship.

Bells of St. Martin’s: The hand-bell choir is open to those in high school and older. Reading music is not necessary but is helpful.

St. Martin’s Recorder Consort: The music for this ensemble is intimate in nature and ranges in style from the Renaissance Period through Taizé. The Consort will provide additional service music and occasionally accompany choirs.

Men’s Choir: This ensemble is comprised of tenors and basses high school age and older. The choir sings music varying in styles and will primarily sing at the 11:15 am service on the second Sunday of the month.

Women’s Choir: This ensemble is comprised of sopranos and altos high school age and older. This choir sings music varying in styles and primarily sings at the 11:15 am service on the 4th Sunday of each month.

St. Martin’s Choir: This ensemble is open to everyone in high school and older. The St. Martin’s Choir concentrates on a wide array of music ranging from the great English classics, spirituals, gospels and contemporary music. This choir will sing at both worship services on an alternating basis.