MUSIC AND ARTS
Experience Shandon’s dynamic music and arts — building the body of Christ through God’s creative gifts.

Choirs and Ensembles | Lifeline Band | Seasonal Music Services | ArtsFest

CHOIRS AND ENSEMBLES
All choirs and ensembles are open to anyone wishing to dedicate their talents and time as a musical offering to God. No auditions are required, just a commitment to serve.

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir performs a variety of music including classical, traditional, hymns and spirituals. It rehearses and sings in worship weekly. The choir performs with orchestra several times a years. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Celebration Choir
The Celebration Choir performs a variety of music including contemporary and spirituals. It rehearses twice a month and sings in 8:45 a.m. worship on the second Sunday of the month. The choir also provides special seasonal and holiday music events. Rehearsals are Wednesdays before the second Sunday and on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Bella Voce
This choir of young women, 6th-12th grade, sings a variety of styles of music. It has a varied singing schedule including participation in regional choir festivals. The choir rehearses Sundays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Children’s Choirs
Shandon’s children’s choirs introduce children to the wonderful world of expressing their faith through music. All choirs sing at various services and special events. Children’s choirs rehearse Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 p.m., and Orff instruments (tone bar instruments) and choir chimes are part of the choirs’ curriculums.

Cherub Choir – four and five-year-olds.
St. Cecelia Choir – grades 1 and 2
St. Nicholas Choir – grades 3-5

Wesley Ringers
Shandon’s adult handbell ensemble rings for worship services September-May on the third Sunday of the month and occasionally for special services. Traditionally the group rings at the Governor’s Carolighting and an exchange with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Wesley Ringers rehearses Monday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

LIFELINE BAND
Shandon’s rock band fills the 11:05 a.m. LifeLine contemporary service with a beat. This group of volunteers and professionals plays each Sunday morning and for special events. Non-musical volunteers are welcome to help with set-up and break-down of equipment.

SEASONAL MUSIC SERVICES
Christmas Love Feast is a celebration rich in Christian community and includes sharing bread and coffee, candle-lighting and singing familiar carols. The service also includes “lessons and carols” telling the story of God’s gift of love through scripture and music. The Chancel Choir, with orchestra, performs this celebration.

Hanging of the Greens marks the beginning the Advent Season – commemorating the coming birth of Jesus through placing of ivy, cedar, mistletoe and holly. This service is designed to help us prepare our hearts to welcome the Christ Child. The Celebration Choir, with accompanists, performs this service.

Faith and Freedom, held on the Sunday prior to July 4, is a celebration of our Faith and the Freedom we have to share and express it. The Celebration Choir performs this service.

Additional Musical Presentations are performed throughout the year, such as Music Ministry Sunday, Children's Choirs musical and performances by the Chancel Choir with orchestra.

ARTS FEST: MUSIC AND ARTS EVENTS
In addition to choirs and music programs, Music and Arts also sponsors ArtsFest. ArtsFest offers several events throughout the year to discover God’s presence through exploring, sharing and developing musical and artistic creativity. These events have included musical dinners, music and art classes, music festivals and commissioned art, as well as rotating art exhibits in The Gallery.