Choir & Music Ministries

A Ministry of Music

Choir

Science has proved something church choir members have known for years… singing makes you happier! So if you want to be happier and grow in a deeper understanding of our faith and heritage as Episcopalians, you should really consider joining the choir. Other perks include: making great friends and singing under direction of a talented teacher. Did we mention that our very own Kevin Simons is also the Director of Choirs at Saginaw Valley State University?

VOice for Life

Youth Choir

Singing in the choir isn’t just for adults. It can be an enormously formative experience for kids, too! Students third grade and above are invited to join the Voice For Life: Youth Choir. At St. John’s, we use the Voice for Life curriculum, a comprehensive singing program that teaches students to read music, sing with good technique and hone their leadership skills.

What is Voice for Life? Visit the official page for the Royal School of Church Music in America: Voice for Life

A College Ministry

Choral Scholars

The Choral Scholar Program is was first instituted by Director of Music and Organist, Kevin Simons, in 2006.  Its original purpose was to support the work of the choir in worship and liturgy but has since expanded its ministry to include working with youth choirs and cantering.  The program operates in two directions. The church benefits from the musical skills and expertise of the scholars and the church helps them to develop better their choral background.  The scholars also learn many soft skills such as working with volunteer singers, appropriate literature for a church choir and building community.