Music Ministry
Music is an integral part of the worship experience at St. Bartholomew’s. Our music ministry includes many opportunities for people to “make a joyful noise” in both traditional and contemporary styles, with groups available for everyone from our youngest parishioners to our older members. For more specific information about the groups described, please contact our Music Director, David Neches at music@saintbart.org
Opportunities for Children
Cherub Choir: Serves those children from PK4 through 1st grade. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6 PM. This group performs approximately once a month at either the 9:30 service or the 11:30 service.
St. Francis’ Choir: For children in 2nd grade and up. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. This group performs approximately once a month at either the 9:30 service or the 11:30 service.
Opportunities for Adults
St. Bartholomew’s Choir: Our traditional choir. Rehearsals on Wednesdays fom 7:30 to 9 PM. This group sings a wide variety of traditional religious music. The choir is made up mostly of volunteers along with a few paid section leaders. This group provides music every Sunday morning for the 9:30 AM service except for a summer break. No experience is necessary to join this group – only the ability to carry a tune and enjoy making music with other people.
Handbell Choir: Our bell choir rehearses on Wednedays from 6:30-7:30 PM and is open to all. No prior ringing experience is necessary. The bell choir provides music on a regular basis for both the 9:30 and 11:30 AM services.
Simple Gifts (Contemporary Band): Simple Gifts band provides contemporary, upbeat music for our 11:30 AM service on a weekly basis. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, from 7:30 – 9 PM. The band plays music spanning from gospel bluegrass to the latest Christian radio chart toppers. Participation in the band is by audition.
