Calvary's Choirs
| Rehearsal Schedule | |
Tuesday evenings
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Wednesday evenings
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This charming, hearty group of volunteers of all ages sings for the 9:00 liturgy each Sunday morning. The level of music is comfortable for many singers while still offering a challenge. There is no formal audition for this group, however the Organist-Choirmaster does wish to have a conversation with interested persons prior to their joining the group. Parish Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and prior to the 9:00 liturgy on Sunday mornings. Regular attendance at rehearsals and on Sundays is expected.
| The Parish Choir | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Soprano |
Alto |
Tenor |
Bass |
Renee Brame |
Lydia Abell | Sam Cole | Barney Elam |
| Susan Clement | Frank Anthony | Jason Kindel* | Ken Hopkins |
| Mary-Knox Lanier | Karen Butler | Clayton Peeples | Jordan Shaner* |
| Zeynep Çalikoglu Miles* | Desi Franklin | Shannon Tucker | Raymond Spence |
| Pat Morgan | Elizabeth Madden | ||
| Hannah Piecuch | Katy Piecuch | ||
| Alisha Rufty* | Christina Wellford Scott* | ||
| Michelle Walker | |||
* denotes staff singer
A group of professionals, both on staff and volunteer, sings for the 11:15 liturgy each Sunday morning. Calvary Choir presents challenging music from all periods of music history and of all styles. Entrance is by audition; please contact the Organist-Choirmaster for more information and to schedule an audition. Calvary Choir rehearses each Tuesday from 6:45-8:45 p.m. and prior to the 11:15 liturgy on Sunday mornings. Regular attendance at rehearsals and on Sundays is required.
| Calvary Choir | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Soprano |
Alto |
Tenor |
Bass |
| Lynda Gayle Deacon | Kell Christie Gary* | Larry Ahokas* | Neal Figueroa* |
| Barbara Etheridge* | Jennifer Henry* | David Armbruster | Brad Kroeker* |
| Sarah Squire* | Christina Wellford Scott* | Chris Thomas* | Jason Kindel* |
| Zeynep Çalikoglu Miles* | Paul Watson | Jordan Shaner* | |
* denotes staff singer
The Children’s Choir, directed by Carrington Wise, includes children in SR-K through 3rd grade and rehearses each Wednesday during Koinonia. The choir sings one Sunday a month during the 9:00 a.m. liturgy. Children learn the basics of music and singing through a varied offering including Orff instruments. Part singing is also a component in this training.
Carrington is the music teacher at St. George's Independent Schools Memphis Campus and also sings with The Calvary Choir. She brings a wealth of experience to this position having studied with both Helen Kemp and Michael Kemp, nationally-recognized teachers in the area of children's choirs and children's voices.
Calvary
Ringers (The Handbell Choir)
Led by Karla
Philipp, this choir rehearses weekly and presents music at various
times during the year. Experience is not necessary although an ability
to read music does help. The choir uses a four-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells and a three-octave set of Petit & Fritzen handbells.
Calvary's Summer Choir sings during June, July, and August for the 10:00 a.m. liturgy. This group is an amalgam of singers from Calvary Choir, Parish Choir and some junior singers. Members of the congregation who can't commit to the choir schedule during the school year also join for this relaxing music making experience. The choir rehearses on three Wednesday evenings (May 27, June 15, & July 17) and then meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning, prior to the 10:00 a.m. service. Please contact the Organist-Choirmaster for more information or to sign up.