The Music Ministries at St. Peter's are comprised of many musicians who lovingly give of their talent and time to serve God. All ensembles and choirs exist to assist and facilitate the congregation of St. Peter's to experience God through the mysterious and beautiful language of music, in worship, service and fellowship. All choirs and ensembles rehearse regularly throughout the school year.
Adult Choirs
The Adult Choir is open to all adults. This choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:20 - 9:15 p.m. in the Terrill House, and leads worship at the 10:30 a.m. service each week, September through June. In addition, this group sings at all major feasts and seasonal services, as well as special events and seasonal concerts. Director: Helen Cantrell. Assistant: Alan Arbabi.
The Adult Handbell Choir is open to all adults, as well as middle school and high school students. An ability to read music is preferred, but no previous bell experience is necessary. This choir plays during various worship services, as well as special events. This choir rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. weekly, September through May. Director: Helen Cantrell.
Children's Choirs
The Children's Choirs of St. Peter's meet each Wednesday Evening, September through April. All choirs sing / play periodically at the 9:00 a.m. service and occasionally at the 10:30 a.m. service at St. Peter's, as well as seasonal concerts and special services and feasts. In addition, all choirs participate in the annual Christmas Pageant on December 24th.
The Cherubs Choir is open to children ages four (as of September 1) through kindergarten, and rehearses from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Director: Rita Raleeh. Assistant: Joy Potrykus.
The Canticle Choir is open to children who are in the third through fifth grades, and rehearses from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Director: Helen Cantrell. Assistants: Angie Morrell, and Elsie Kadera.
The Carol Choir is open to children who are in the first through second grades, and rehearses from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Director: Brook Johnson. Assistants: Angie Morrell, and Elsie Kadera.
The Children's HandChime Ensemble is open to all children grades 2 through 5. This group works develops both musical understanding and reading, mechanical knowledge of bells, and performance techniques. This choir plays during various worship services, as well as special events. This choir rehearses at 5:00 - 5:45 p.m Director: Helen Cantrell. Assistant: Elsie Kadera.
The Children's Christmas Pageant is open to children ages kindergarten through fifth grades, and is directed by Helen Cantrell, Cindy Preece and Ashley Bates. Casting meetings begin in late October, with several rehearsals in December. The Pageant is presented during the 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass.
Opportunities for instrumentalists and ensembles are also available. For more information on how you can become involved, please contact the Music Ministries office at 972-562-1166, or email Helen Cantrell.
