St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Director of Music Ministry: Nancy Krause

Greetings from the Music Ministry of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church!

The members of our singing and ringing choirs strive hard to provide meaningful music
for worship services and special events during the year.

Opportunities to serve come in the form of group participation, or as a Sunday soloist if you are an instrumentalist or a vocalist.
The active program insures that awesome music can be heard at each and every worship service.

Come participate in worship with us.

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Register Now! St. Paul's Fine Arts Academy -- private and group instruction in all facets of Fine Arts study!

email spfaa@stpaulsokc.com or call Nancy at 721-0590

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NEW CHRISTMAS CD is for sale! Please call Nancy at 721-0590 for ordering information. Price is $15. This would make a wonderful gift for family and friends. Songs on the CD are: Chorale Prelude on "In Dulci Jubilo"; Songs of the Angels; In the Bleak Midwinter; Candlelight Carol; Christmas Journey; On Christmas Night, All Christians Sing; Tiny Little Hands; A Nativity Celebration; O Holy Night; Good King Wenceslaus; Silent Night; O Come O Come Emmanuel; A Gift of Alleluia; Traditions; Christmas Joy; Kings of Orient; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; Away In a Manger/Lullaby; Mary Did You Know; Bell Carol Fantasy; and Peace, Peace.

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We asked members of our congregation why they chose to sing in our adult choir:

I feel our adult choir is a family of joyful singers. The bonding with individuals is a given. My worship each Sunday is enriched.

I’ve been a part of the St. Paul’s Adult Choir for over 30 years. It has been a true blessing in my life. It provides energy within me to “lose myself” in music, and allows me to give something beautiful back to my church. It gives me pleasure and peace and lights my spiritual fire. It is a special part of my life.

To be a part of a group who cares with a leader who never stops the challenges is almost like having a prayer answered.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN MUSIC MINISTRY AT ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

SINGERS

Adult Choir

Open to anyone, high school graduate or older. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. Choir sings all Sundays but once/month during the school year. Directed by Nancy Krause.

Teen Choir

Open to all middle school and high school youth. Rehearsals are the 1st & 3rd Sundays during the school year from 11:45am-12:15 pm. Choir sings for worship once/month. Directed by Nancy Krause.

Sonshine Choir

Open to elementary students; 1st-5th grade. Rehearsals are Wednesdays and Sundays 2 weeks prior to singing for worship service. Choir sings about 4-5 times/yr for worship and special events.

HANDBELLS

Canticle Ringers

Open to Adults who read music. An Advanced Choir that plays Level 4 literature. Rehearses Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00. Aims to ring in church once/month during the school year as well as perform solo concerts for special groups and shut ins. Tries to attend at least one handbell festival annually. Directed by Nancy Krause

Twilight Tones

Open to Adults, high school grad & up. This Beginning-Intermediate Choir reads literature up to level 3. Meets Monday evening from 7:00-8:30pm. Aims to ring in church about 3 times per semester during the school year and plays for special events. Directed by Barbara Bonham

Bronze Ringers Pictures of our 2010 Bell Trip

Open to high school youth and advanced Middle School ringers. Meets Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm. Aids to ring in church once/month during the school year and attend an out-of-town festival, as well as play on special events. Directed by Nancy Krause

Gospel Ringers

Open to upper Elementary and Middle School students. Rehearses Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 pm. Rings in church about 2 times/semester during the school year & plays for special events. Directed by Karina Kezbers

INDIVIDUAL MUSICIANS

Soloists and small ensembles of all kinds are needed throughout the year to offer special music for worship. This is done on a volunteer basis, and is first come-first serve. Nancy Krause is available as an advisor as needed.

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OUR MUSIC MINISTRY'S FIRST CD!

In the spirit of our Mission.....

These people represent all 5 of our handbell choirs, 4 singing choirs and our Contemporary Band.

     We hope to share the good news of the Gospel as well as God's grace and forgiveness with YOU!
     We are an active program with over 100 volunteer participants in 5 handbell and 4 singing choirs that rehearse regularly.
     Our music program has a place for any child age 3 or older, and any adult, high school graduate on up.