Adult Music Groups

For more information on the groups listed below, contact David Allen, Minister of Music, at music@stannes-reston.org or through the church office.

The Chancel Choir

This choir leads the music at the 9am Sunday service (mid Sep-June). The choir sings a wide variety of music from traditional Anglican to gospel and contemporary. The accompaniment varies from organ and piano to jazz trio or orchestra. The choir also sings at other special services throughout the year. Recently the choir was asked to provide the choral music for a service at the national cathedral. The choir is directed by David Allen and rehearses every Thursday evening. Basic sight reading ability is required.

11:15 a.m. Choir

This is a new choir for the Sunday 11.15am service (mid Sep-June). The choir will rehearse in tandem with the Chancel choir on Thursday evening. The choir sings classic Anglican repertoire. This includes Anglican chant, sung responses, and choral settings of the communion service. The choir is conducted by David Allen. The three requirements to be a member of this choir are:

1. Rehearsal is a must.

2.A good level of music reading ability.

3. Choir robes will be worn for the services.

5pm “COME JUST AS YOU ARE” SINGERS

These are the singers that provide the music for the Sunday 5pm service known as “Come Just As You Are”. This is a one hour informal service of music, prayer and discussion. The singers all use microphones and the accompaniment is keyboard/piano, bass and drums. Rehearsal is at 4.30pm before the service. If you like performing praise and gospel music, then this is a group for you.

THE SUMMER CHOIR

As the title suggests, this is the choir that carries us through the summer. Rehearsal is 30 mins before the summer 10am service. Everyone is welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to try singing in a choir. The music is fun and not too difficult.