Music
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Music plays a central and vibrant role in both our worship and parish life at St. Luke’s. Our congregation deeply values this ministry, and we actively involve children, youth, and adults as equal partners in music-making and leadership. As a musical parish, we emphasize congregational singing through hymns, psalms, and service music, encouraging all members to contribute their gifts. Many parishioners choose to further engage by singing in one of our choirs.
Our parish choirs are the heartbeat of our community. Their beautiful music, unwavering dedication, strong leadership, and infectious enthusiasm truly enrich our worship experience. From September through mid-June, the choirs rehearse weekly, providing musical leadership at the 10:00am celebration of the Holy Eucharist, as well as for holy days, evensongs, concerts, and special occasions within the community.
At St. Luke’s, we offer a wide range of opportunities for both choral and instrumental participation for all ages. In our choir program, we focus on building musical skills, such as reading music and vocal production, while consistently exploring music in the context of Christian worship and spirituality. Thanks to our affiliation with the Royal School of Church Music in America, we utilize a variety of resources, including the Voice for Life curriculum, to deepen our musical experience. And best of all, we have a lot of fun!
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Our Choirs
We are proud to offer a variety of choirs to suit different ages and skill levels. These choirs include the Canterbury, St. Cecilia, and Angel choirs, as well as our Handbell Choir founded by St. Luke’s over 20 years ago.
Canterbury Choir
The Canterbury Choir, an ensemble for adults, sings a varied repertoire of anthems, psalms, and spiritual songs at the 10:00am service. In addition, Canterbury Choir participates in Evensongs, concerts, and special services as requested. The choir enjoys lively social times and has great spirit….come join us! Rehearsals for Canterbury Choir take place Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm beginning in September and continuing through mid-June.
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The St. Cecilia Choir
The St. Cecilia Choir (3rd-12th grades) is a dynamic ensemble for young choristers. In addition to learning singing and music skills, choristers gain knowledge of liturgy and church history. The choir is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM). Many of our choristers participate in the Newport RSCM program held each summer in August. St. Cecilia rehearsals choristers take place on Fridays from 4-6pm beginning in September and continuing through mid-June.
Angel Choir
The Angel Choir (grades K to 2) is the perfect way to introduce your child to music. Children learn the basic language of music, including beginning note reading, singing, and rhythm instruments. These young choristers sing once a month at the 10:00am service. Angel choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 4:15-4:45pm beginning in September and ending in May.
