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Choristers are a crucial part of the music ministry in St John's as the choir leads the congregation through the musical parts of the liturgy. In the process, choristers learn the importance of teamwork, and respect for others. They learn to read music from many different periods from the ancient to the modern. They sing in many different languages, including Latin, French and German. They learn about the great composers, and about the liturgical seasons of the Church's Year.
Opportunities exist for responsibility and leadership within the choir. Singing has shown to benefit attention span and concentration, which strenthens academic studies. Reading and language skills, rhythm, listening and teamwork all benefit from choral singing. Choristers become so adept at these skills that they become professionals.
Please click on any of the links below to listen to our choirs.
Te Deum, C.V. Stanford
Offered by the Choir of Men and Boys and Junior and Senior Girls on tour, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA - June, 2008
God be in my Head, John Rutter
Offered by the Choir of Men and Boys and Junior and Senior Girls on tour, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA - June, 2008
Never Weather Beaten Sail, Richard Shephard
Offered by the Choir of Men and Boys and Junior and Senior Girls on tour, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA - June, 2008
I was Glad, Sir Ivor Atkins
Offered by the Choir of Men and Boys and Junior and Senior Girls on tour, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA - June, 2008
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