Music Ministry

 

 

Robert S. Potterton, III

Minister of Music

 

 

Jan Bennett

Ministry Assistant

 

 

 

 

  St. Luke’s has been blessed with an active ministry of music for much of its 118 year history. In addition to offering several new ensembles this year, we are in the final stages of installing a new instrument of three manuals and 58 stops, the Louise S. Janesco Memorial Organ, which will be dedicated later this Fall. Come and see what the Lord has been doing, and continues to do, in our music ministry!

  We are in the process of developing a comprehensive program with ensemble opportunities for all ages and a wide range of interests:

 

         Festival Choir - Sings for Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday
         services only, and rehearses on Sundays during Advent & Lent.

         Senior Choir - Sings a wide variety of literature, from medieval
         chant to contemporary anthem, about every other Sunday. Meets
         every Sunday after second service to practice.

         Youth Choir - Planned for Fall 2011

         Junior Choir -  Sings in worship several times a year, meeting

         on every other Wednesday evening to rehearse.

         Sunday School Chorus - Sings in worship about once a month,
         and practices on between services during Sunday School.

         Handbell Choir - Plays for worship about once a month, and
         rehearses every other Wednesday evening.

         Festival Brass - Plays preludes and accompaniments for the
         festival services of the Church Year, and meets informally as
         needed throughout the season.

 

  Construction began this summer to prepare for the installation of our new organ, named in honor of former member Louise Janesco, by whose bequest we were able to begin our “Raise Your Praise!” campaign. In addition to the instrument, the choir loft will see extensive updates, including the removal of the balcony wall and old organ speakers, new floor and ceiling, and a remodeled office to house the church’s extensive collection of sheet music. We anticipate completion of the project this Fall. Click HERE to see pictures from the construction.

The Senior Choir in 2009

The Louise S. Janesco Organ (2010)