The Choristers' Pool Party, Thanks to Alice

June 21: "My Heart Ever Faithful" (J.S. Bach)

Singing at the Church of the Transfiguration

The Choristers at The Church of the Transfiguration, New York City, April 19

Easter Morning

Bishop Laura Visits with the Kids at St. John's

Bishop Laura spent some time at the end of worship on Sunday, March 29, talking with the kids at St. John's about her hat, which she said reminded her of the Holy Spirit, and her staff, which reminded her that the Good Shepherd wants her to be a shepherd and take care of everyone.

Choristers Receive Awards on March 8

On Sunday, March 8, the choristers sang an announcement about our next Evensong on Thursday, March 12, at 6:45 p.m. Also on Sunday, the following award were made:

• Probationers to full choristers: Sarah Martello and Brandon White; and
  
  
  
• Dark Blue ribbons to twelfth-grader Susy Cromwell (left) and fifth-grader Adella Carlson (right).

'What's to Love About the Choristers?' Part II

Paula says she likes singing the best


and Pamela she likes seeing her friends and singing.

Compiled and photographed by Adella Carlson.

What's to Love about Being a Chorister?

Brandon likes "new songs and music."

Zani says she lies "learning new music."

Sarah says she likes "learning new songs," too.

Cherry on the other hand, likes "the New York trips" the best.

Lindsey agrees the trips are her favorite part of being a Chorister.

Raven says singing is her favorite activity as a Chorister.

Krystal says she most likes "helping new kids."

Shaina likes when "we sing."

Adella says she loves "making new friends and learning new songs."

Compiled and photographed by Adella Carlson

Chocolate Sale to Benefit Choristers' Bus Trip to Sing in NYC

The choristers are planning a trip to New York City on Sunday, April 19, the Sunday after Easter. We have been invited to sing with the choir of the Church of the Transfiguration (the Little Church Around the Corner) one block from Fifth Avenue.

The Choristers are selling Fascia's chocolates for Easter to raise funds to cover the $1100.00 cost of the bus. Please see Chorister Academy director Maria Coffin or one of the choristers to purchase chocolates. Prices range from $2.95 to $10.95 for chocolate bunnies, crosses, and assorted chocolates. The last day to place an order will be March 22.

Choristers' Plant Sale Will Benefit Members Attending Girls' Course at St. Thomas

The Chorister Academy hopes to send three of its members to the Girls' Course at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City from July 26 to August 2. We have sent girls tot his course for the past two summers, and it has been a wonderful event for the choristers and the Chorister Academy when they return with their new knowledge and skills. The cost for each girl is $720. The choristers will be selling plants for Mother's Day to defray this cost. Please support us!

Click here to view previous posts about our choristers at St. Thomas Church.

Choristers Attend Diocesan Choirmasters Conference

With our academy director Maria Coffin, some of our choristers attended the diocesan choirmasters' conference at St. Paul's in Fairfield on Saturday, January 3.