Calvary's Choirs
The Summer Choir
Calvary's Summer Choir sings during June and July for the 10:00 a.m. liturgy. This group is an amalgam of singers from Calvary Choir, Parish Choir and members of the congregation. All join together for this relaxing music making experience. The choir rehearses approximately three times and then meets at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday morning, prior to the 10:00 a.m. service.
Call the Choirmaster's Office, 525-6602 x120, if you are intested in Summer Choir.
Calvary Consort of Recorders - NEW!
This group, for children in grades 4-6, offers older children a 'woodwind' experience in music with the flute-like recorder. Directed by Katy Piecuch, the group will meet Wednesday evenings during Koinonia. As well as learning to play the recorder, members of the group also will have the opportunity to sing with the Parish Choir at various points in the year. Learn more.
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 Personnel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Soprano | Alto | Tenor | Bass |
| Nat J. Cagle | Frank Anthony | Jim Bailey | Nicolae Balu* |
| Susan Clement | Karen Butler | David Balling | Barney Elam |
| Alisha Rufty* | Kell Christie* | Sam Cole | Ken Hopkins |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Ginny Henderson | Jason Kindel* | Brett Norman |
| Elizabeth Madden | Clayton Peeples | Raymond Spence | |
| Katy Piecuch | Shannon Tucker | ||
| Michelle Walker | |||
| *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 Personnel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Soprano | Alto | Tenor | Bass |
| Lynda Gayle Deacon | Kell Christie Gary* | Larry Ahokas* | Nicolae Balu* |
| Barbara Etheridge* | Christina Wellford Scott* | Paul Watson | Chris Cavin* |
| Sarah Squire* | Nicole Cody | Glenn Jones | Bill Krieger* |
| Jeannie Johnson | Jason Kindel* | Brad Kroeker* | |
| Leanne Kleinmann | David Armbruster | ||
| *Staff Singer | |||
The Children’s Choir, directed by Amy Vails, for children SR-K through 3rd grade, rehearses each Wednesday during Koinonia. The choir sings once 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.
Amy Vails has a breadth of experience in the field of children’s music. She is an Orff Music Teacher at Cherokee Elementary School in the Memphis City School System, and has served for the past 5 years as the Good Shepherd Choir Director at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral. She is also a Suzuki teacher as well as a harpist and cellist.
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.
"Winter" Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday evenings
- 6:30 - 7:30
- Children's Choir
- Calvary Ringers
- Calvary Consort of Recorders
- 6:30 - 8:00
- Parish Choir
Thursday evenings
- 6:30 - 8:30
- Calvary Choir