Music Ministry
A choir member writes: “Singing is one way to share my faith
with others. Our voices are gifts from God. What we do with them
can give us great joy and happiness. The choir is a family within
the greater church family and although I enjoy the practices and
sharing time with other choir members – it is the actual giving
voice to and sharing my love of God that are the reasons why I
love being in choir.”
Making music together with others is a very important ministry of the church.
Church of the Saviour offers opportunities for people of all ages to participate
in our music ministry. Auditions are not necessary, although a love of singing/ringing is required.
Adults can praise God by joining the Chancel Choir which sings weekly at the 11:00 a.m. service
or GOOD NEWS which sings monthly at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Some people choose to sing in both choirs.
For information on any of our ensembles, please call Judith Higbee, Director of Music, at (216) 321-8880.
Adult Music Ministry
Chancel Choir
The adult choir sings traditional, classical and contemporary music at the 11:00 a.m. service each week. The choir also prepares special seasonal music for Christmas and Easter, and presents sacred concerts each year. Rehearses: Thursday 7:30-9:15 p.m. Director: Judith Higbee Organist: Robert Day
GOOD NEWS
This adult choir sings contemporary music once a month at the 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. services, and presents presents a special service of music during Lent. Rehearses: Sunday 4:45-5:30 p.m. Director: Judith Higbee Accompanist: Sara Smith
Praise Team
Under the direction of our new Contemporary Worship Leader, Carin LeSeure, our Praise Team leads the music ministry at the 9:30 a.m. worship service in the Great Hall each Sunday. Singers and musicians are welcome to call Carin at (216) 321-8880 about participating on the Team. Accompanist: Sara Smith
Bells of the Saviour
This adult handbell choir handles 56 handbells of graduated sizes. Music reading skills are helpful, as well as a sense of rhythm and a sense of fun. The ensemble plays in worship regularly. Rehearses: Thursday 6:15-7:15 p.m. Director: Virginia Steiger
Youth Music Ministry
We have many talented youth that sing and play instruments at school. Our youth music ministry gives them an opportunity to serve their congregation with these gifts.
Agape Choir
Grades 8 through 12 Youth are encouraged to share in the fellowship and fun of this choir which sings in worship monthly. Repertoire is chosen to match the skills of the group and most of the anthems are contemporary. Rehearses: Sunday 5:45-6:15 p.m. Director: Judith Higbee Accompanist: Sara Smith
Wesley Bells
Grades 8 through 12 Advanced high school ringers with previous ringing experience are invited to join this ensemble which plays in worship regularly. Rehearses: Sunday 12:15-1:15 p.m. Director: Virginia Steiger
Children's Music Ministry
Church choir is an important part of a child's Christian formation and education. Bible verses and words of faith that are set to music are much easier to remember. Church of the Saviour has a team of talented and dedicated music leaders who work hard to make sure rehearsals are also fun worship experiences. Please notice that all kids in grades K-7 rehearse at the same time on Thursdays (6:30-7:15 p.m.) This is designed to make carpooling easy!
Music Adventure Class
4-year olds and Pre-K 5-year-olds Children experience music through movement, singing and games, and sing in church three or four times a year. Tom Sperl leads the class on Sundays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. in Room 050 (just below the Great Hall).
Cherub Choir
Kindergarten children learn about God through songs and musical games, and sing in church six times a year. Rehearses: Thursday 6:30-7:15 p.m. Led by Melanie Wheeler and Lea Katt
Carol Choir
Grades 1 through 3 Children learn musical and social skills through songs, games and activities in this elementary choir. The Carol Choir sings in church almost every month. Rehearses: Thursday 6:30-7:15 p.m. Director: Hannah McCandless Accompanist: Don Katt
VIVACE
Grades 4 through 7 This new choir provides an opportunity for treble and unchanged voices to develop musical skills including singing in harmony. The group will participate monthly in worship, sing in the Northern Ohio Choristers Guild Festival and present a spring musical on Sunday, June 1. Rehearses: Thursday 6:30-7:15 p.m. Director: Judith Higbee Accompanist: Ann Swarts
Celebration Ringers
Grades 5 through 7 This handbell choir teaches ringing techniques and helps develop music-reading skills. The choir participates in worship about six times a year. No experience is needed. Rehearses after VIVACE: Thursday 7:15-8:00 p.m. Director: Daran Kiefer