Music Ministry

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.

GOD’S CHILDREN SING
(ages 3-5)
Meets Wednesdays in Room 14, 4:15-5:00p.m.

CHERUB CHOIR
(ages 6-7, grades 1-2)
Meets Wednesdays in Room 14, 5:15-6:00p.m.

Our director of these choirs is Kerri Ellis, who is trained in MusikGarten curriculum and will incorporate many techniques (including Orff) in her lessons. 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 the latter may occasionally participate in special holiday pageants or services.

ST. TIMOTHY’S CHORISTERS
(ages 8+, grades 3+)
Meets Wednesdays (5:00-5:45p.m.) or Sundays (4:00-4:45p.m.) in Choir Room

There are two opportunities for the Choristers to rehearse each week (except during school breaks). The choir sings 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 curriculum and summer courses, as well as local summer choir camps and group field trips to special performances.  Choristers also work with Orff Instruments.

Highlights of the coming season include:

v     attending a special young people’s dress rehearsal of the opera “Hansel and Gretel,” performed by the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and Opera at the Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 7:00 p.m.

v     a joint Evensong with junior choirs from St. Paul’s and Good Shepherd churches at St. Timothy’s on Sunday, 13 April 2008, 6:00 p.m.

ST. TIMOTHY’S CHIME CHOIR
(ages 8+,grades 3+)
Meets Wednesdays in the Nave, 4:00-4:45 p.m.

There are limited openings for ringers in this choir, but all inquiries are welcome. New ringers will be provided an orientation session prior to joining the choir. The choir rings in the 9:00 and 11:00 services, but not on the same Sunday. The director of the Chime Choir is Philip Newton, Director of Music Ministries.

A highlight of the coming season includes:

v       a joint Evensong with adult choirs at St. Timothy’s on Sunday, 23 September 2007, 4:00 p.m.

v       “Hansel and Gretel” as described above

ST. TIMOTHY'S ADULT CHOIR
Meets Wednesdays in Choir Room, 7:00 - 8:30pm

The St. Timothy's Choir supports the 11:00am worship service every Sunday and is open to ages 12 to 102 who feel  called to participate in worship through music.  We are always looking for new choir members and we hope that you will join us.

Meets Saturdays in the nave, 9:15 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Zammarin is the ensemble that supports the 9:00 liturgy. It is an intergenerational group of singers and instrumentalists (guitar, percussion, woodwinds, mandolin, keyboard) directed by Josh Edwards.

ST. TIMOTHY’S HANDBELL CHOIR
Meets Thursdays in the nave, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The St. Timothy's Handbell Choir is directed by Kathy Tugman and open to ringers of all ages. If you don’t know how to ring or read music, we’ll teach you! The choir plays about once each month for services.

For more information contact:

Philip Newton
Director of Music Ministries
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
423/886-2281 (ext. 107)