Choirs

The choral organization at St. Bartholomew's is unique; three choirs rotate responsibility for providing music for the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist each Sunday. No choir sings every week, and there is a choir to match most any age or experience level. Occasionally all three choirs will sing for a Festival service, sometimes resulting in three generations from one family in the choir loft at the same time! For more information concerning our choirs or to schedule an audition, please contact our Organist/Choirmaster Brad Hughley (404-634-3336 x228).

The Canterbury Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
This group of adults sings a wide repertoire and participates, on average, at three Sunday morning services each month. The Canterbury Choir sings for all baptismal services and for all Holy Days not observed on Sunday mornings. In addition to liturgical responsibilities, this choir often collaborates with New Trinity Baroque for concerts. Membership in the Canterbury Choir is contingent upon a thorough audition, satisfying a high standard of sight-reading skill as well as a good sense of pitch. This choir released its first CD in June 2005.

The Parish Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Our other adult choir of men and women, the Parish Choir sings less frequently than the Canterbury Choir. Its membership consists of singers with various degrees of experience, with no audition required. Classes before rehearsal are available to members wanting to improve their musical reading skills. This choir typically schedules approximately half as many commitments as the Canterbury Choir.

Treble Choir (for children 3rd grade and older)
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Members of this choir will learn and live the liturgy and music of the Episcopal Church. Its music cultivates a solid theology, and regular participation in rehearsals incorporates a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Based on the Royal School of Church Music scheme used in churches internationally, the Treble Choir rewards individual achievement based on the commitment level of each chorister. The 3 stages (indicated by light blue ribbon, dark blue ribbon, and red ribbon) carefully intertwine skills and knowledge of musical training, group activity, and Christian education. The choir will share more than just rehearsal time with each other - fun events will balance out the year, such as a pool party, day trips, and parties. Children may join at any time, and no prior training or experience is required. This choir sings for approximately one Sunday service per month. A reasonably high level of commitment is required.

Schola  
Second & Fourth Sundays
The Schola is a select ensemble who sing the office of Compline twice monthly (second and fourth Sundays at 8:00 pm, September - May). The repertoire is completely a capella. The choir is auditioned, and rehearses just prior to each service. Compline is one of the ancient Offices of the early church, and was omitted in the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. Not until the 1979 Prayer Book was the Office restored to Episcopal use, and it has become popular with people of all ages as a way to bless the day's work and find a peaceful end to the day. For more information on Compline, visit The Compline Choir (www.complinechoir.org) of Seattle, WA. 

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