350 Chili Avenue, Rochester NY 14611
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St. Stephen's Band and Choirs are only minimally active while we search for a new Music Director |
Music Programs at St. Stephen's
Instrumentalists, from intermediate level to
professional, join together to accompany hymns and anthems at Sunday
services, as well as at special events in the church and community.
Children's Choir meets Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00PM
Young people, ages 6 years to 10 years, are invited to gather at St. Stephen’s on Monday afternoons to play instruments, learn songs and singing games, listen to bible stories and participate in mini dramas, all through participation in the St. Stephen’s Children’s Choir. The Children’s Choir, comprised of children from the parish and neighborhood is under the direction of Mitzie Collins, well-known folk musician, Eastman Graduate, and St. Stephen’s music director with Betty Bordner, coordinator of early childhood curriculum for the Strong Museum. Building on the experiences of the Monday afternoon gatherings, the children’s choir regularly shares their talents during Sunday morning services and annually performs at the 19th Ward Square Fair.
Senior Choir meets Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00PM
Singers, from high school age up, sing weekly at the 9:45 service, and in the community for special programs. The music ranges from Anglican chant to folk hymns and includes traditional and contemporary anthems.