We are blessed to have five choirs at SAPC; four vocal and one hand bell. SAPC’s Director of Music is Phillip Hare, directing both adult choirs and selects the choir music for worship services. Organist & pianist Brooke Ridgeway accompanies the choirs and plays at each worship service.
Phillip invites anyone who loves to praise the Lord with song to join our choirs. No one needs to know how to read music or know choral techniques because Phillip provides all the instruction you need in a delightful way. All you have to do is show up with a passion for singing and you will be welcomed as a part of the choir family.
Early Choir 2009
This is a group of early risers singing praises to our Father during the early Sunday service. This choir generally sings the melody versus four parts for the songs selected for the services. They practice one half hour before the 8:45 service. They are a robust group, casual and have a lot of fun.
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Late Choir 2009
The ‘late’ choir is also considered the main choir of SAPC. They sing in four parts, joined by early choir members for special and seasonal events. Practice is held on Wednesday nights at 7pm. This is also a robust group, having a ton of fun during practices. However, this choir is more traditional by the wearing of choir robes (except during the hotter summer months).
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The children and hand bell choir’s focus is having fun, singing upbeat music, forming friendships and offering children an opportunity to be part of our musical worship.
Jesus And Music = JAM Choir
This choir is for children in 2nd – 5th grade, directed by Lawrette McCann and Jean Gallman. Practice is in the choir room and at 9:45 to 10:00 (yes, for only 15 minutes!), right before Sunday School classes begin. Practice will begin again on Feb 10 to prepare for Palm Sunday on March 28.
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Sonshine Singers
This choir is for the 3K – 1st graders, directed by Elaine Drenten and Alice Crotwell. Practice is held in Fellowship Hall also at 9:45 to 10:00 (yes, for only 15 minutes!), right before Sunday School classes begin. Practice will begin again on Feb 10 to prepare for Palm Sunday on March 28.
If you are interested in helping with either JAM or Sonshine choirs, please contact Allison Kelly.
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Hand Bells
The bell choir is a group of youth who like ‘ringing’ for Jesus, sometimes adults join in too! Their music is always an inspiration during a service. The choir lead by Barb Johnson meets at various times of the year. The most important thing in playing the bells is how to count, otherwise you just need to ring your heart out to the Lord!
If interested in the bell choir, please contact Barb Johnson through the church office.