OUR MUSICS MINISTRY AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH

“Music is the voice of all humanity, of whatever time or place. In his presence we are one.” - Heinrich Heine 

If ever there is a place where we can work to be one in the bond, it is through music at St. Peter’s. The music program is vital to our growth as we journey on into the future. 

“In all our music, we hear creation cry, Alleluia!”

The Music Ministry of St. Peter’s is a program devoted to people of every age on a spiritual journey of becoming more human, and closer to God. It provides experiences that awaken the heart and soul, teaches, and nurtures the growth of children and adults. 

“Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord.” - Luke 1:46

The musical opportunities at St. Peter’s are open to all ages with a variety of experiences available. Each one of the programs offers an opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ through music. Music speaks to our hearts, and minds in a way no other can. The Lord never asked of His people to possess great talent, but to use gifts given to glorify God with hymns, psalms and songs of praise.

Music Ministries for Children

The Wednesday After School Program includes all the children involved in the choir rehearsals. This program is a rotating schedule where children move from vocal choir rehearsals to chime choir rehearsals.

Cherub Choir K-2 4:20-4:45 sings 1x per month and at special church celebrations Jubilee Choir 3-6 3:45-4:10 sings 1x per month and at special church celebrations Chimes I K-2 3:45-4:10 training choir plays occasionally Bell Canto Choir 3-6 4:20-4:45 plays for church 4x per year Jubilation Singers and Ringers- Middle School Flex schedule

Adult Ministries and Intergenerational Ministries

Senior Choir The choir meets weekly on Thursdays in the choir room at 7:30-9:00. Men’s sectionals take place from 7:00-7:30. It is the responsibility of the Senior Choir to provide anthems and special music for worship and special services. This group maintains a high standard of excellence, singing music from every period and in every style

St. Peter’s Bells This bell choir is open to all middle school age and adult. Presently the choir rehearses on Sunday Mornings after the service. The group plays periodically during the year and during special holiday periods.

Pick-up Choirs Several times during the year, when people are unable to come to rehearsals and a choir is needed for worship, the congregation is invited to come and sing. Rehearsals take place one/half hour before the worship service in the choir room. Dates for the choir are posted in the newsletter

Ensembles and Solos Throughout the year, especially during the summer, Christmas and Lenten season, there are opportunities for those interested, to contact the Director of Music for rehearsal and service times to share musical talents with the congregation. The music committee tries to maintain a current list of instrumentalists and soloists available for the music staff to draw upon.

Music Committee

The music committee composed of 9 members meets monthly to help and assist the music staff with all aspects of the music ministry. The music committee’s main purpose is to support the professional staff in furthering the music ministry at St. Peter’s Church. The chairman of the committee is a member of the Church Council and attends the monthly meetings of the Council. The committee represents the church membership seeking comments and suggestions for keeping the music program vital, interesting, and meaningful. Leave your name in the church office if you would like to serve the church in this way.

Music Staff

Director of Music, Jean L. Moser Jean is responsible for all the Music Ministries. She coordinates all the choirs and groups and also directs the Senior Choir, Chimes I, Bell Canto, St. Peter’s Bells, and any ensembles and solos. She works closely with the pastors and the Church Council in long-range planning and the planning of worship services. Jean meets monthly with the Music Committee and helps define the music ministry goals, and ways to achieve those goals.

Director of Children’s Choirs, Cheryl Tiede Cheryl directs the Cherub and Jubilee Choirs. She leads the children in monthly worship services and several special services throughout the year. Cheryl works with the Director of Music in the scheduling of the various groups for worship and outlining the goals for the children’s music ministry.