MUSIC
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Music Program Vision
Music has a power to connect us to God and one another. Music can transform, inspire, comfort, and challenge us—both individually and collectively—and call us into a deeper connection to the Divine.
Our music vision is grounded in five core values:
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Music is welcoming and participatory, embodying God’s radical hospitality
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Music supports our call to work for justice and embraces St. David’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Music deepens our worship experience, drawing us closer to God and one another
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Music is intergenerational
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Music fosters community
Being Welcoming and Participatory
Music at St. David’s is welcoming and participatory, embodying God’s radical hospitality. We want all to feel welcome to participate in music and explore their own call to offer their gifts. People at all levels of proficiency and talent are invited and encouraged to participate in music through congregational singing, solo or ensemble vocal singing, bell choir, or instrumental music.
Supporting St. David’s Value of Being Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a faith community, St. David’s is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our music program supports this commitment through music selection, outreach and partnerships with other faith communities and music groups, and service offerings. We seek to experience a diversity of musical experiences while also retaining and incorporating the long and rich history and traditions of the Episcopal and Christian churches.
Enhancing Our Worship Experience
Music offerings enhance our worship experience. Music can help us expand and deepen our connection with the Divine, both individually and collectively. Music is holistically connected with our worship services and other expressions of faith. It is a different form of prayer from our spoken words and can express a broad range of emotions. Music can direct us towards the God revealed to us through the Holy Spirit and in the person of Jesus Christ. It can connect us with our scripture and our liturgies in meaningful ways. It can inspire and comfort while transporting us to a different level of connection to the Divine.
Being Intergenerational
We seek the faith formation of Christians of all ages at St. David’s. Our music program provides opportunities and experiences for those of all ages, including our youth and children. Our music program helps develop children’s faith, relationships with other youth and adults in our community, and musical skills. We encourage opportunities for multi-generational music offerings.
Fostering Community
Our music programs foster community in worship as well as other gatherings. We build collaborative relationships within ensembles as well as between musicians and the congregation. Our music programs help build connections and social bonds within St. David’s.
St. David's Choir
Wednesday evenings, 7:15-8:30
Our vocal choir rehearses weekly and sings approximately three Sundays per month at
the 9:30 service. They explore a wide variety of musical styles, from ancient to contemporary. New members of all voice types are always welcome! Some music- reading experience is needed.
Anyone interested in singing is warmly invited to join; contact Roger Stratton at rstratton@stdavidsparish.org for more information.
Youth Choir
Sunday mornings, 10:50-11:30, approximately twice a month.
Youth and children of all ages are invited to sing and/or play instruments in our new Youth Choir. We will explore a wide variety of musical styles, including contemporary worship music, and will occasionally help lead the music at the 9:30 service.
Seasonal Choir and Ensemble
For major holidays and other special events, singers and instrumentalists of all ages are invited to join together for festive music-making. Watch for more information.
Instrumentalists
Players of a variety of musical instruments enhance our worship from time to time. We can find a role for any instrument!
Bell Choir
Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:00
Our handbell choir rehearses weekly and plays one Sunday per month at the 9:30 service. We have three octaves of bells, played by nine ringers. Members must be able to read music.
Mill City String Quartet
Mill City String Quartet is performing three concerts this 2023/24 season in the St. David's Sanctuary. These 90 minute classical music concerts offer a unique combination of favorites of the genre as well as new works by under-represented composers. Members of the quartet speak about the historical context and give insights into each piece before performing these living works of art. The concerts are free and all donations received go to support St. David's Ministries.
Concert Dates:
Saturday, October 21, 3pm
Sunday, February 11, 3pm
Sunday, April 14, 3pm
Concert dates and times are subject to change. Always check www.millcityquartet.com.