Music Ministry
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 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 a Lenten concert. Rehearses: Sunday 4:45-5:30 p.m. Director: Judith Higbee Accompanist: Sara Smith
Praise Team
Our Praise Team leads the music ministry at the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in Calvary Hall each week. Singers and musicians are welcome to call Sara Smith at (216) 321-8880 about participating on the Team. Rehearses: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Leader: Sara Smith Song Coordinator: Laura Evangelista
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
Agape Choir
Grades 8 through 12 Youth are encouraged to share in the fellowship of this choir which sings in worship monthly. Rehearses: Sunday 6:15-6:55 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 12:00-1:00 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. Rehearsals begin September 13 with an orientation meeting for both parents and children at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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 225.
Cherub Choir
Kindergarten and 1st grade Young 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. Director: Abigail Skully Accompanist: Audrey White
Carol Choir
Grades 2 through 4 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: Christine Elliott Accompanist: Don Katt
VIVACE
Grades 5 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: Thursday 7:15-8:00 p.m. Director: Daran Kiefer