MUSIC
Crusader Choir: For the younger members of the Parish, we have the Crusader Choir. The choir includes any children in the elementary grades and older. The only requirement is that the child be able to read (we have included children as young as first grade) and that they enjoy singing (but what child doesn't?). The Crusader Choir presents one anthem each month, and rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 in the choir room. Just ask any of the children who have participated in the choir and you'll know that we learn a lot of music but have a good time, too.
Parish Choir: For those past Crusader Choir age, the Parish Choir provides an anthem for each 11:15 service from September through May, as well as special services throughout the year, and a group of anthems for a Service of Lessons and Carols during Advent. The choir meets on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30. Singers in any part are welcome, but we are particularly in need of tenors as two of our tenors graduated and now will be contributing their wonderful voices to other choirs elsewhere.
Bell Choir: The Bell Choir provides a way to make music by ringing rather than singing. The Bell Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:15 - you're welcome to come to pick up a pair of bells and play, or just to observe a rehearsal. You'll see how much fun we have, and how the pieces develop from the first reading to presentation level.
Taizé Prayer Services: Starting with our first Taizé prayer service in May, we have held services in the church each month, with a good attendance enjoying the combination of music, scripture, prayer, silence, and light. Those who want to know more about these services are welcome to check out the information in our St. Andrew's website, or the Taizé Facebook page: Taizé Prayer in Bryan/College Station. To really know what a Taizé service is like it is best to attend one and experience this beautiful, meditative prayer service. At St. Andrew's, the building itself provides part of the special quality of the Taizé service - those who have never been in the church in the early evening must try it sometime, as the nave is bathed in the glorious light that pours in from the west through our beautiful stained glass windows. So, whether you want to sing, ring, pray, or listen, there are musical opportunities at St. Andrew's throughout the year. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have about any of these opportunities, so that the musical portion of your involvement and experience at St. Andrew's can be as full and complete as we can make it, and you would like it to be. There is one more summer service, on Saturday, Aug. 28 and then, throughout the fall, the services are held on the second Saturday of each month: Sep. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11. All Taizé Prayer services begin at 6:00 p.m. and run about 45 minutes, though we may have a more extended service on Sep. 11, when coming together for a service of communal prayer seems like a very good way to commemorate the events now permanently associated with this day on the calendar.
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