About our music program – we’re working on a description about our current music program.
Recent News about Music at St. Francis’
Get to Know Us: What is an Anthem?
Q: What is an Anthem? A: In the secular world, an anthem is associated with identity, often either national or collegiate. We hear the national anthems of world-class athletes during the Olympics and our own anthem at the beginning of big events. But in the liturgical world, an anthem is Choral setting of sacred vocal…
Reflections on “Music that Makes Community”
By Lynne Glickert, Music Director In October, I had the pleasure of attending the Convergence Music Project conference for musicians, pastors, worship leaders and anyone interested in justice-building, inclusive and progressive music and worship. It was filled with powerful talks, inspiring music, provocative worship and community-building. I learned more about the role music plays…
St. Francis’ Singers: Are You Part of the Future of Singing at St. Francis’?
What is this and how does it differ from a traditional choir? Multi-generational (including children)No robesNo singing every Sunday and leading congregational worship. We now have cantors to do that.The St. Francis Singers will be singing an anthem each month (called Anthem Sunday). See dates below.Requires two Sunday rehearsals a month (rather than every Sunday)Anthems…
Summer Concert Series Kicks Off with TWO Events Mother’s Day Weekend
Join us for one–or both–of the concerts that we will be presenting over Mother’s Day Weekend with our neighbors in The Arbors of Rockwood Friday, May 12, 6pm: Kindersong Concert for children and families. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Kindersong, husband and wife musicians Brian and Terri Kinder, who promise: Singing. Dancing. Laughing….
Advent at St. Francis
Advent Sunday ServicesAdvent is a season of preparation, penitence and waiting. Join us each Sunday to prepare your hearts and minds for God’s inbreaking in the world. Services at 8am and 10:30am, on November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18. Advent Forum Bible Study: The Women of AdventWomen of the Bible have been trapped…
