Choirs
The
Epiphany Choir
All-volunteer choir which provides musical leadership for the weekly
8:45 and 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and major Feast Days. Rehearsals
are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. On Sunday
mornings, choristers typically sing for only one service. Membership
is open to all; however, it is helpful for choristers to have some prior
choral singing and music-reading abilities.
The Epiphany Schola Cantorum
The Epiphany Schola Cantorum is a semi-professional choral ensemble
consisting of 16 members. This choir sings for the monthly evensong,
presents concerts in the community and has been featured in the Piccolo
Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. This choir is open by
audition. Contact Jamie Shiell at music@epiphany.org to arrange an audition.
The Hildegard Ensemble
The Hildegard Ensemble is an adult treble choir whose roots are in the
chants of Hildegard von Bingen. They sing for many Feast Day liturgies
and one Evensong per year. This choir is open by audition. Rehearsals
are scheduled by the Organist and Choirmaster.
The Epiphany Ringers
The Epiphany Ringers is our handbell choir. Rehearsals are held Wednesday
evenings from 6:15 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This choir is open to all adults
and high school aged individuals. Music reading ability is required.
Cherub Choir
The Cherub Choir is an entry-level musical experience for children in
grades pre-K and K. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00
p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Junior Choristers
The Junior Choristers is for children who are in 1st and 2nd grades.
This choir forms very basic foundations in musical literacy, good singing
skills and liturgy/worship. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from
5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Senior Choristers
The Senior Choristers is our children’s treble choir for those
in grades 3 through 6 (children/youth with unchanged voices). This choir
sings in church once or twice a month. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays
from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. The choir season will usually culminate in
a year end trip or collaborative event.
Youth
Choir
Come join the excitement of Epiphany’s new Youth Choir for those
in grades 7 through 12. We’ve had many folks ask for a choir
for this age range and we look forward to making it a spectacular
experience for all. Possible highlights include a trip, musicals,
parties, tours, etc. We will rehearse on Sunday evenings. Contact
Jamie Shiell at music@epiphany.org for more information.
The
Contemplative Music Ensemble
The Contemplative Music Ensemble is a group of musicians who lead
music for our Evening Prayer Liturgies that occur throughout the year.
Rehearsals are schedule by the Organist and Choirmaster as needed.
Music
Support
The Music Advisory Committee
The Music Advisory Committee supports and offers direction for the
Music Program at Church of the Epiphany. This committee assists the
Organist / Choirmaster with budget preparation and monitoring, long-range
planning, scheduling of rehearsals, recruitment, fund-raising, and
monitoring of programs. For more information about the Music Advisory
Committee, please contact:
Robert McCullar, 404.270.9155
The Concert Series Committee
The Concert Series Committee supervises and directs all administrative
functions of the concert series. (The Organist and Choirmaster serves
as the Artistic Director of the concert series.) This committee is
responsible for publicity, fund-raising, receptions, set-up, etc.
New members and volunteers are always welcome.
Brenda Lloyd, 770.934.2096
The Epiphany Choir Council
The Epiphany Choir Council supports the activities of the Epiphany
Choir (adults). This council assists the Organist and Choirmaster
in the direction of the choir season by planning concerts, retreats
and other events. They handle all administrative tasks of the Epiphany
Choir, which include vestments, music library, singers’ attendance,
concern and care for choir members, and seasonal celebrations.
Amy Shipp, 404.892.4320
The Children’s & Youth Choir
Guild
The Children’s and Youth Choir Guild assist the Organist and
Choirmaster with design and direction of our choir program for children
and youth. This group sets schedules for the year, plans major events,
and assists with recruitment and a host of other supportive roles
that keep our choirs running smoothly.
Maria Seuffert, 401.578.6350
Music Library
Epiphany’s growing music library consists of nearly 1000 titles
(the Epiphany Choir sings approximately 125 of those per year). This
library is well catalogued and maintained by Michele MacLeod, Music
Librarian. Volunteers are often needed to assist in this area.
Michele MacLeod,
770.414.9185
Instrumentalists
A parish of this size is
composed of many and varying instrumentalists. If you play an instrument
of any sort, we would love to know who you are in order to use your
gifts to enrich our common life together. Please contact the Organist
and Choirmaster to join our growing list of instrumentalists who are
interested in sharing at Epiphany.
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The 2010-2011 Concert Series Brochure
