The Transfiguration Choir
Wednesday Rehearsals | 7:15-9:15 p.m. I Performance Hall
Directed by Joel Martinson
This choir of adults of all ages provides music for the two principal Sunday services, as well as for Holy Day liturgies. It is a regular participant of our Transfigured Nights Series, singing Choral Evensong services as well as special services and concerts in the course of the year. The choir normally divides into two to sing at either the 9:00 or 11:15 a.m. service on Sunday. Because of the challenging repertoire we undertake, it is very important, in addition to having a good voice for choral singing, to be able to read music and have previous musical experience. An informal audition is required in order to place choristers in sections and to give advice for work on individual vocal issues. Joel Martinson is the director of this choir.
The Youth Choir
Sunday Rehearsals | 11:10 a.m. to noon | Performance Hall
Directed by Chris Ahrens
This choir is for teens in grades 8 through 12 who enjoy singing and leading in worship. They sing one to two times per month, normally at the 9:00 a.m. service, as well as at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service, Epiphany and other occasions. We also welcome youth instrumentalists in the choir. Chris Ahrens is the director of the Youth Choir.
The Canticle Choir
Sunday Rehearsals | 11:10 a.m. to noon | Music Room
Directed by Kimberly Ahrens
The Canticle Choir is composed of singers in the 4th through 7th grades. They rehearse Sunday mornings from 11:10 am to 12:00 pm in the Music Room. This choir sings approximately once a month at the 9:00 a.m. service, as well as at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Good Friday family service and other occasions. Kim Ahrens directs this choir.
The Holy Family Choir
Sunday Rehearsals | 9:00 a.m. to Offertory | Music Room
Directed by Kimberly Ahrens
Children in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to leave with the Children's Chapel procession each week and receive music formation in the Music Room before returning to the church at the Offertory. This group sings approximately once a month at the 9:00 a.m. service, as well as at the 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. The choir also leads the music at the family services on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Easter. Kim Ahrens directs this choir.
The Handbell Choir
Tuesday Rehearsals | 7:00-8:30 p.m. I Music Room
Directed by Joel Martinson
Transfiguration's handbell choir is open to both adults and youth of the parish who read music and enjoy being part of a musical ensemble. This choir plays approximately every four to six weeks during the school year and also participates in special services, festivals or concerts during the course of each season. Full-time and substitute ringers are welcome. If you read music and have an interest, please let us know. Joel Martinson directs this ensemble.
Instumentalists
We'd love to know if you have experience playing musical instruments, such as strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano, harpsichord and organ, and are interested in sharing your gifts. Contact us if you're interested.
Music Volunteers
Keeping everything organized for our choirs and ensembles requires a great deal of behind-the-scenes assistance and organizational help. Most of these activities do not require any musical training and include checking-in new musical scores, music library work, office filing, folder organization, computer help, etc. Contact Joel Martinson if you'd like to volunteer.