Sing to the Lord a new song! 
                  Isaiah 42:10

St. John’s has a rich history of music in worship that began in 1747 and continues 263 years later with vitality and enthusiasm in 2010! It is our prayer that as we bring the sacrifice of praise each week that the Triune God will be honored, worshipped and glorified, and that our people will be uplifted and enriched to go and serve! We are so blessed with a community who love to hear, and to sing their faith - and this message of faith and praise resounds through the ministry of St. John’s several choirs and ensembles. We invite you to see what we offer for those who desire to share their gifts and talents in the ministry of music – and after you see, come sing or play with us!
 

As we sing and make music in our hearts to the Lord,
-Robert J. Durocher, Director of Music Ministries, AIM
-Rosemary C. Kinard, Associate Parish Music

 

The CHANCEL CHOIR rehearses each Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. Music from all periods of sacred literature, psalm, hymn and liturgical treatments are learned and shared with our 11:00 a.m. service. Some of the highlights of the singing year include the presentation of one or two sacred works a year, joint community Festival Services, and our Service of Lessons and Carols held each 4th Sunday in Advent. 
Please contact Rob Durocher:  rob@st.johns-salisbury.org

 

The CANTIO SACRA rehearses throughout the year as scheduled. The Cantio Sacra, which means Sacred Song in Latin, is a smaller ensemble of mixed voices singing the sacred music of the early Reformation/Renaissance period scored for four, five and six voices. Rehearsal dates and times are published in the church’s EAGLES VIEW.  Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@st.johns-salisbury.org

 

The CENTER CELEBRATION MUSICIANS rehearse each Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Center of St. John’s. The Center Celebration Singers and Instrumentalists lead our Sunday 9:00 a.m. Center Celebration Service in contemporary worship and praise songs, using the music of Hillsong, Gateway Church, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, and many others. The Center Musicians enjoy two retreat weekends each year for fellowship and for learning new music. Rehearsals are ongoing – and you are invited to join us! Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@stjohns-salisbury.org

  

The ST. JOHN’S MEN’S CHORUS was formed in 1993 as a part of the fellowship ministry at St. John’s.  It quickly grew into a community group, composed of men from the Salisbury-Rowan area who enjoy singing all styles of music – from classic sacred choral literature to spirituals to patriotic selection to barbershop arrangements.  Membership in the Men’s Chorus includes men from many area churches, and members range in ages and backgrounds.  The major tie that binds them together is their love of music and the satisfaction they receive when they share their musical offerings with the community.   The group rehearses on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 in the St. John’s Choir Room in the fall and spring, and performs for many events, including St. John’s worship services such as Boy Scout Sunday and the annual Service of Lessons and Carols, concerts at local and out-of-town churches, civic events, community fund-raisers, civic clubs, and annual concerts in May and December.  The group has had the privilege of giving several concerts to benefit the Crisis Council’s Battered Women’s Shelter, the Organ Fund at St. John’s, and  Rowan Helping Ministries. 

If you would like to join The Men’s Chorus, or if you know of someone who might be interested, please contact Ralph Hair, President (704-638-0683), Rosemary Kinard, Director (704-637-7584), or Rob Durocher, Director of Music Ministries (704-636-3431).


The TRINITY RINGERS AND SINGERS were organized in the fall of 2007, as a joint venture between St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Trinity Oaks Retirement Center.  Rosemary Kinard is the director of the Singers.  Karl Kinard, Music Director Emeritus at St. John’s, is the director of the Ringers (using a 3-octave set of hand-chimes).  Accompanist for the Singers is Rob Durocher.  The groups are composed of residents of Trinity Oaks and interested singers who are 60 years of age and older.  The oldest member of the Singers is 98!  Since their founding, the groups have grown to around 36 members total, and have performed for numerous churches and organizations in the surrounding area as well as presenting annual concerts at Trinity Oaks for residents and guests.The Trinity Singers meet year-round on Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. in the Special Events Room at Trinity Oaks Retirement Center on Klumac Road.  The Trinity Ringers meet every Thursday at 11:00, following the Singers rehearsal.  Both groups are open to anyone age 60 and older who enjoys making music.

For more information, please contact Rosemary Kinard at 704-637-7584 or e-mail her at rosemarykinard@earthlink.net

The ST. JOHN’S CHAPEL CHOIR began in 2007 with a goal of providing worship music for the 8:30 St. John’s Chapel Services. This ensemble sings for the early service on the first Sunday of each month (with the exception of July and August).  This ensemble is very informal, and some members sit with their families for worship and join the group when they sing their anthem. An invitation is extended to anyone who is interested in singing on any FIRST SUNDAY to come to the altar area in the front of the chapel at 7:50 a.m. to go over the music for that Sunday.  Contact Rosemary Kinard: rosemarykinard@earthlink.net


The ADULT HAND BELL ENSEMBLE rehearses each Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. in the Bell Loft in the main church. Hand Bell ringers utilize 5 ½ octaves of Whitechapel/Malmark handbells, and as well as the Suzuki Hand Chimes. This group also rings several times throughout the year for our 11:00 a.m. worship service, and is featured in both Men’s Chorus Concerts in December and in May. Come ring with us!  Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@stjohns-salisbury.org


The ST. JOHN’S FLUTE GROUP began regular rehearsals in September of 2008, and has provided music for several worship services during the year, including special music for the Christmas Eve Family Service.  Following a break during the summer, the ensemble rehearses in the St. John’s Choir Room on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. There is still room for more members, so if you play the flute and are interested in joining the group, or if you have questions, please contact Rosemary Kinard at 704-637-7584 or e-mail  rosemarykinard@earthlink.net

 

 The LINK HAND CHIMERS are the 4th and 5th grade youth of our Weekday Church School, and meet each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Bell Room. The Hand Chimers learn to read simple music and recognize note values using 3 octaves of Suzuki Hand Chimes. Hand Chimers ring as scheduled for worship throughout the year and resume rehearsing on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@st.johns-salisbury.org


 The CRUSADER CHOIR of the Weekday Church School (1 – 5th grade) meets each Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Choir room and learns more contemporary styles of sacred music and presents these several times throughout the year. The Crusader Choir also uses percussive instruments and presents a special Christmas ministry offering in the form of a musical or Lessons and Carols with drama each second Sunday in Advent for the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Rehearsals for this group will begin on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in the Choir Room. Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@stjohns-salisbury.org
 
 The CAROL CHOIR of the Weekday Church School (4 & 5 years) meets each Wednesday over near the St. John’s Center (location to be determined). This very young group of budding singers learns the simplest songs of God’s love, and begins to experience singing and sharing their songs with our worshippers as they are scheduled. The rehearsal time will be announced in the EAGLES VIEW, but will begin on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Please contact Rob Durocher: rob@stjohns-salisbury.org