music is the soul's voice
Music engages
the mind, transforms
the heart
and awakens the
soul. It speaks for
us when we have no words. Our superb
choirs and vibrant music leaders elevate
our common life together; you will find
music at worship, parish potlucks, youth
retreats, children's Sunday School, and
throughout every aspect of life at Church
of Our Saviour.
As Episcopalians, we have a musical heritage that is one of the world's richest and most deeply spiritual. We offer a wide variety of musical styles from English Renaissance motets to multi-cultural spirituals, each dedicated to enhance worship and to speak to the heart.
our music program
We are fortunate to have
music of outstanding
quality at Our Saviour
parish. Our organ, refurbished
in 2005, is one
of the largest and most
technologically advanced pipe/digital
combination instruments in the world. Our
outstanding choir soloists, volunteer choristers
and instrumentalists perform challenging
and diverse repertoire by classical
and modern composers. Look for special
music at our worship services as well as
frequent choral, organ, orchestral, and
handbell concerts throughout the year.
check our event calendar.
participate!
There are many ways to participate in our
music program: as a performer (amateurs
welcome!), as a member of our Friends of
Music support program, and, of course, as
a listener. Contact our Minister of Music for more information on how to become
involved.
email our Minister of Music
meet our music staff
Minister of Music and Organist
Philip Smith
Associate Organist
Kaori Cooke
Soloists/Section Leaders,
Our Saviour Choir
Rebecca Rasmussan, soprano
Pauline Sablan, alto
Phil Gold, tenor
Brian Dyer, tenor
Philip Nash, bass
Director of Children's and Youth Music and Handbell Choirs.
Suzanne Anderson
-Thomas Carlyle
Christmas Season flyer
annual concert series
The Church of Our Saviour Concert Series "Music for a Season" is designed to bring you the best of classical and contemporary music in a historic setting. Instrumental and vocal, chamber music and choral major works with orchestra, guest artists of international reputation.
Music for a Season Concert Series
The Del Russo/deAlmeida Trio
Hymn Sing March 3 at 4:30pm
Music for a Season Patron form
Austin/Rosales/Rodgers organ
The organ in the chruch is a pipe/digital combination instrument.
The organ was rebuilt with additions in 2005 under the project management of Robert Tall & Associates. Great and Positive pipework was retained from the original Austin Pipe Organ, Opus 2469, installed in 1967. These pipes were refurbished, installed and revoiced by Manuel Rosales of Rosales Organ Builders. Rodgers Instruments, LLC, installed the 4-manual console and digital additions.
Our Saviour Choir
Thursdays 7:30-9:15pm
a worshipful, dynamic, and congenial setting. The choir rehearses weekly, September to June, for Sunday services, major feast days, and special concerts, and is supported by professional soloists and section leaders.
Intermezzo
Handbell Choir
Sundays from 11:45 - 12:45
This small ensemble rehearses weekly and plays regularly in Sunday worship. All are welcome to visit or join! No prior ringing or musical experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and serve through this unique form of musical worship!
email the Director or call Suzanne Anderson 626 282 5147 x15.
Music Program for Children and Youth
The first rehearsals for all of the groups listed below will be during the week of September 13th.
Gospel Cherubs
Grades K - 2
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:05pm, followed by a snack time from 4:05pm - 4:15pm.
In rehearsals the children will learn basic singing skills, pitch matching, rhythmic skills, how to follow directions in a group and social skills. Rehearsals will also include games and instruments. The Gospel Cherubs sing in church a little less than once a month and participate in the annual Christmas Pageant and Spring Musical. No prior musical experience is necessary!
Star Chorus
Grades 3 - 7*
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 4:15pm - 5:00pm, preceded by a snack time from 4:05pm - 4:15pm
Rehearsals will continue the work begun in the Gospel Cherubs, although students do not need to have been in any choir previously to join. Musical skills addressed include basic group singing techniques, beginning music reading, rhythmic and performance skills. The Star Chorus sings in church about once a month and participates in the 4PM Christmas Eve service, Spring Musical and local music festivals.
* This ensemble is also open to motivated second graders.
Chime Choir
Grades 3 - 7
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 5:05pm - 5:35pm when in session
The chime choir is open to any child in grades 3 - 7 regardless of prior musical experience or participation in Star Chorus. Throughout this year we will have 3 month long sessions. Your child must be able to attend the listed rehearsals and performance to ring in a session. Although the sessions are designed to teach musical skills sequentially, it is not necessary to attend every session to be a member of the group. Rehearsals will focus on learning basic music reading and ringing skills in addition to learning music for worship services.
For more information on any of the musical offerings for children or youth, please contact Suzanne Anderson, Director of Children's and Youth Music at her email or 626/282-5147 ext. 15
