Calvary's Choirs
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 rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and prior to the 9:00 liturgy on Sunday mornings. Regular attendance at rehearsals and on Sundays is expected.
| The Parish Choir | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Soprano |
Alto |
Tenor |
Bass |
| Susan Clement | Frank Anthony | Jim Bailey | Nicolae Balu
* |
| Kell Christie Gary* | Karen Butler | David Balling | Barney Elam |
| Amy Holcombe | Desi Franklin | Sam Cole | Ken Hopkins |
| Hannah Piecuch | Ginny Henderson | Jason Kindel* | Brett Norman |
| Alisha Rufty* | Elizabeth Madden | Clayton Peeples | Raymond Spence |
| Elizabeth Shaffer | Katy Piecuch | Shannon Tucker | |
| Carrington Wise | Karen Tynes | ||
| Michelle Walker | |||
* denotes 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 rehearses each Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and prior to the 11:15 liturgy on Sunday mornings. Regular attendance at rehearsals and on Sundays is required.
| Calvary Choir | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Soprano |
Alto |
Tenor |
Bass |
| Lynda Gayle Deacon | Nicole Cody | Larry Ahokas* | Nicolae Balu
* |
| Barbara Etheridge* | Kell Christie Gary* | David Armbruster | Jason Kindel* |
| Jeannie Johnson | Christina Wellford Scott* | Paul Watson | Bill Krieger* |
| Leanne Kleinmann | Brad Kroeker* | ||
| Sarah Squire* | |||
* denotes 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 one Sunday 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
- 6:30 - 8:00
- Parish Choir
Thursday evenings
- 6:30 - 8:30
- Calvary Choir
Calvary's Summer Choir sings during June and July for the 9:30 a.m. liturgy. This group is an amalgam of singers from Calvary Choir, Parish Choir and some junior singers. Members of the congregation also join for this relaxing music making experience. The choir rehearses approximately three times and then meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning, prior to the 10:00 a.m. service.