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RATIONALE FOR ST. TIMOTHY'S CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
When children sing, the purity of their uplifted voices opens the hearts of all who listen. Music collects us, moves us, and unifies our hearts and minds to continue God’s work in the world. For the children, and for us, long after the songs are finished, the music remains.
Why music? If our lives are busy, our children’s may be busier. Between school and soccer, baseball and basketball, it’s hard to carve out a spiritual niche for church. But we do it, sensing its importance for our children’s connections to God. One of these bridges to a spiritual life can be reached through music. The mission of the music ministries at St. Timothy’s involves bringing the experience of worship and the mystery of the liturgy to life through the magnificent music of our Anglican tradition.
Rewards and Service A richer sense of spiritual community comes to our choristers not only through the music and the worship, but also through the bonds of friendship formed with each other over the course of time. Choir cultivates a sense of teamwork and spirit, personal and group responsibility. As we develop our choral program, the congregation benefits by hearing more beautiful, more complex music. The children continually learn more challenging pieces. Worship becomes more inspiring, more involving. We find ourselves amazed and grateful to God for these gifts given to God and to the church, sung with spirit and understanding.
All children of St. Timothy’s and Signal Mountain are invited to join our choir program. As a parent, you are making choices for your child’s growth in cognitive thinking ability as well as choosing paths for a fulfilled life. Studies show that children who learn music develop higher cognitive functions more readily, and there are some areas that only music can develop. The music we explore comes from the best choral traditions and curriculums; it is challenging and well crafted. With it we expose our children to new worlds of sound and teach a discipline that will serve them well both in school and later during their careers.
YOUNG SINGERS
an introduction to singing (ages 5-7*, grades K-2)
Meets Wednesdays in Room 14, 4:20-5:00 p.m. per “Term Schedule”
YOUNG RINGERS
rings hand chimes and includes Orff and rhythm instrument instruction
(ages 5-8*, grades K-3)
Meets Wednesdays in Rooms 13 & 14, 5:05-5:45 p.m. per “Term Schedule”
*Depending on maturity and experience, some younger or older children may be eligible; please inquire.
The director of these choirs is Varanda Bell, our soprano staff singer. These choirs are designed to lay a foundation of love of music and ability to understand basic reading, rhythm, and pitch skills. No formal performing requirements are expected of these groups, although they may occasionally participate in special holiday pageants or services.
The above choirs follow a term schedule as follows:
FALL—9/7-10/12 (5 sessions + final party/performance on 10/12)
CHRISTMAS—10/26-12/21 (8 sessions + sing at 3:00 service on Christmas Eve)
WINTER—1/11-3/7 (8 sessions + sing at 9:00 service on 3/11)
ST. TIMOTHY’S CHORISTERS
(ages 8-12, grades 3-7)
May include older children; please inquire.
Meets Wednesdays (4:00-4:45 p.m.) in Choir Room
The Choristers rehearse each week (except during school breaks and high holy days), 9/7-4/29. They sing as prepared at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services, but not on the same Sunday. Special services are announced. The director of the Choristers is Philip Newton, Director of Music Ministries.
Additional opportunities for Choristers include participating in the Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM) curriculum and summer courses, as well as local summer choir camps and group field trips to special performances. Choristers also work with Orff Instruments.
ST. TIMOTHY’S RINGERS
St. Timothy’s youth handbell choir
(ages 8+, grades 3+)
Meets Wednesdays in the Nave, 5:00-5:45 p.m.
The Ringers rehearse each week (except during school breaks and high holy days), 9/7-4/29. New ringers will be provided an orientation session prior to joining the choir, or if age 8-9, may prefer to join Young Ringers. The choir rings as prepared in the 9:00 and 11:00 services, but not on the same Sunday. The director of the Ringers is Philip Newton.
ST. TIMOTHY’S SCHOLA
St. Timothy’s youth singing and advanced ringing choir
(ages 13+, grades 7+)
Meets Sundays in the Choir Room and Nave, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Schola rehearses each week (except during school breaks and high holy days), 9/7-4/29. They sing monthly at both the 9:00 and 11:00 services, but not on the same Sunday. The repertoire will include classical and world music, serious and fun. RSCM opportunities are provided for this choir as well. Membership is open to younger boys with changed voices; please inquire. New in 2011 is small ensemble handbell ringing (duets to quartets). Philip Newton is the director.
Let everything that has breath,
praise the Lord.
Psalm 150:6
Zammarin
the ensemble supporting music at
the 10:30 service.
Zammarin is a Hebrew term meaning “a group of singers accompanied by plucked instruments.” It is the name of the group of musicians at St. Timothy’s who supports the 10:30 Sunday liturgy. The ensemble also has performed at special concerts and recorded CDs.
All sorts of musicians of any age are welcome in Zammarin. We don’t just play instruments that are plucked. We”ll incorporate whatever instruments are brought to the table. We also need sound/tech crew volunteers.
Zammarin usually rehearses on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Nave. During summer months, rehearsals are usually in the Parish Hall. Tarbell Patten is the director. For more information, contact him directly at 240-0981 or tpatten4@comcast.net.
Give praise with horn . . .
harp and lyre . . . tambourines and
dance . . . flutes and strings . . .
crashing cymbals.
Psalm 150:3-5
ST. TIMOTHY'S HANDBELL CHOIR
St. Timothy’s Handbell Choir welcomes older teens and adults. The Choir rehearses Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., in the Nave. The choir plays at about one service (usually 11:00) every six weeks.
The Choir rings three octaves of Malmark handbells, and occasionally uses hand chimes. We always welcome new members. If you don’t already know how to ring handbells, we’ll teach you.
This is a fun group, and if you are interested in joining, contact Kathy Tugman, director, at 886-6431 or ktugman-@comcast.com.
ST. TIMOTHY'S CHOIR
St. Timothy’s Choir welcomes older teen and adult singers and is responsible for leading music at the 11:00 liturgy, festival liturgies, and combined services. The Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:00 for 90 minutes, 8/31-5/30.
Throughout the year, St. Timothy’s Choir participates in special services at the church and joins forces with other singers in the community. In past years, we have sung in joint ECSET Evensongs. In the coming season, the Choir will participate in a Lenten hymn festival with other community choirs on Sunday, 3/11/12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 5:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Chattanooga Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
All are welcome to join the choir, even those who do not read music. We will teach you! Please contact the director, Philip Newton, at 886-2281 (ext. 107) or pnewton@sttimsignal.com.
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