Evensong for Epiphany

The Chorister Academy will sing Evensong for Epiphany on Thursday, January 14, at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

We will be singing at the 4 p.m. service on Christmas Eve, so that means we have to warm up before the service. If you were at the rehearsal today, December 22, you should come at 3.15 p.m. If you weren't with us today, you should come at 3 p.m. just to make sure you have everything in place, as we will be a very important part of the 4p.m. service.

On Christmas Eve morning I urge you to listen at 10a.m. to the service of Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge, England on the radio at 90.5FM on your radio dial. Earn a point by telling me something about the service later that day. You will recognize some of what you hear.

Our first rehearsal after Christmas will be on Tuesday, January 5 at the usual time, 4p.m. On Thursday the 5th we will have our post-Christmas party with games and Secret Santa. Diana will hand out the names for Secret Santa on Thursday after the service. Please do not spend more than $5.00 on your present.

The Intrepid Choir

Chorister Academy Director Maria Coffin and lone chorister Adella Carlson sang with the adult choir on Sunday, December 20, when snow kept the others home.

Welcome, New Choristers

Middle school students Aviel and Michelle are our newest choristers. Welcome!

Choristers Sing on Christmas Eve

The Chorister Academy will sing at the 4 p.m. Family Christmas Service with Holy Eucharist.

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The Vispera de Navidad: Santa Eucaristia will take place at 7:30 that evening. At 10 p.m. will be the Festive Eucharist with Choir and Instruments.

On Christmas Day will be a Holy Eucharist and Carols at 10 a.m.

Evensong for Advent, December 10

The first service of Evensong for this season will be held on Thursday, December 10, at 6:45 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Chorister Academy will sing Evensong for Advent. Join the choristers i this ancient and beautiful service of sung evening prayers.

"Here will we sit and let the sounds of music creep in our ears:

Soft stillness and the night become the touches of sweet harmony."

(Shakespeare)

St. John's Holiday Festival, 2009

Voice Coach Marissa Famiglietti Works with Choristers

Voice coach Marissa Famiglietti works with the Chorister Academy on Thursday evenings. A soprano, Marissa is a graduate of the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Classical Vocal Performance program at the Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Famiglietti studies voice with Metropolitan Opera baritone Mark Oswald. Click here for Marissa's bio.

Images from Rehearsal and Worship

Choristers to Sponsor an All Hallows Eve Square Dance

Join us for an "All Hallows Eve" square dance harvest festival and costume party! This fun evening will be sponsored by The Chorister Academy, the Church School, and the Festival of Learning.

St. John's Church

Saturday, October 31

Starting at 6 p.m.

This will be a pot-luck supper, so bring a dish to share.

St. John's Summer Camp, August, 2009

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.

Choristers' Fellowship

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The choristers enjoy a hot meal and fellowship during rehearsal. Every Thursday, parent volunteers heat and serve the food prepared by Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries' Soup Kitchen for the kids.

Choristers Sing at Gathering of Episcopal Clergy

Choristers from Trinity Church, Newtown, and St. Peter's, Cheshire, joined the choristers of St. John's for a Compline service at the Crown Pointe Hotel in Southbury, where the Conference of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut was meeting.