St. Andrew’s Handbell Ringers
St. Andrew Handbells play monthly in Sunday Worship from September to April.
Each month a group ringers rehearses and plays.
We have advanced and intermediate ringers and welcome new members who read music.
If you are interested in ringing, contact Larry Scalfari.
Father’s Day • Sunday, June 19 • 9 & 10:30 AM
Call Time • 8 AM
Bringing In the Light • “Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains” • Mendelssohn
Offertory • “The Rock of Faith is Jesus” • arr. Fettke
Music after the Sermon • “O Lord, Most Holy” • C. Franck
Wednesday, April 27 • 6:30 — 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 4 • 6:30 — 7:30 PM
Wednesday, June 15 • 7 — 9 PM
Solid color jewel tone tops. Dark bottoms. Any color, but no patterns.
Each singer is provided with an artificial rose to pin on their shirt.
Mothers Day • Sunday, May 8 • 9 & 10:30 AM
Call Time • 8 AM
Offertory • “Rejoice, the Lord is King! • arr. Forrest Men of Note Piano and Strings
Music after the Sermon • “Savior, Source of Every Blessing” • Mozart
Wednesday, April 27 • 6:30 — 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 4 • 6:30 — 7:30 PM
White dress shirts. Long sleeves, collared.
Black dress pants with black socks and black shoes.
Each singer is provided with an artificial rose to pin on their shirt.
Good Friday, April 15 • 7:30 PM
Call time • 6 PM
Wednesday, February 2 • 6:30 — 8:30 PM (Cancelled Due to Weather)
Wednesday, March 2 • 8 — 9 PM (New Rehearsal Added)
Saturday, March 5 • 9 AM — 12 PM
Wednesday, March 30 • 6:30 — 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 6 • 7:30 — 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 9 • 9 AM — 12 PM (Orchestra and Choir)
Wednesday, April 13 • 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Music will be used for the presentation with (no folders). Professional Rehearsal Tracks are available for all choir members to practice on their own. We ask that you practice with the rehearsal tracks a minimum of 2 hours because of weather cancellation.
All black. No scents or colognes during rehearsals or presentation, please.
Every song will offer professional rehearsal tracks. These part tracks will sing your voice part predominantly while hearing the other parts as well. This allows you to be more comfortable with the music for both rehearsals and church services.
Sheet music, track recordings and rehearsal notes are available for download from our Google Drive
The choir wears robes most Sundays. There will be certain Sundays that the choir will not wear robes and other instructions will be given on what to wear. Choir members are assigned a black folder for their music. We do ask that no scents, perfumes or scented lotions at rehearsal or Sunday mornings.
Rehearsals offered livestream on Wednesday evenings or you may watch rehearsals at a later date on YouTube.
There is a Monday Morning Newsletter for all singers. Each week we also offer a shorter e-mail on Thursday mornings talking about the upcoming weekend.
The Festival Choir is a short-term singing opportunity leading up to Christmas. Join with our 130 voice adult choir and orchestra.
A soprano and alto choir. Smaller auditioned choir with some extra rehearsals.
A bass and tenor choir. Smaller auditioned choir with some extra rehearsals.
St. Andrew’s bass and tenor choir
Sheet music, track recordings and rehearsal notes are available for download from our Google Drive.
Wednesday rehearsals from 6:00-7:00pm
Fall
Starting August 31 to December 7
*Exception of no rehearsal on 11/23
Spring
Starting January 11
*Exception of no rehearsal on 2/22
St. Andrew’s alto and soprano choir
Sheet music, track recordings and rehearsal notes are available for download from our Google Drive.
Wednesday rehearsals from 6:00-7:00pm
Fall
Every week starting August 31 to December 7
*Exception of no rehearsal on 11/23
Spring
Every week starting January 11
*Exception of no rehearsal on 2/22
Expectations
Enjoy the gift of music! St. Andrew hosts music concerts all year round.
Godspell the Musical
Presented by the St. Andrew Youth Choir June 9-11.
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage.
Journey of the Heart
June 23 at 7:30 pm
The work is entitled Journey of the Heart will feature professional soloist and choir assembled by Maestro Dr. Brian Stone, the Wild Beautiful Orchestra, Dr. Chappell Kingsland Artistic and Executive Director and will be conducted by Maestro Dr. William Skoog.
The first weekend in November enjoy the Colorado Premiere of Heather Sorenson Requiem. More details to come!
Monday, November 27 world Premiere of Heather Sorenson Requiem at Carnegie Hall in New York with about 50 choir members from St. Andrew and choirs from all of the country.
Christmas at St. Andrew! Throughout December we will be featuring robust musical programs for you and your family to enjoy!
Do you like to sing or play an instrument? St. Andrew has numerous music group opportunities for all ages and abilities. We accept new members year round!
