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Welcome from Mark King,
Minister of Music
 
There are many reasons why children, youth, and adults participate in the music ministry here at Saint John's. A few of these reasons include learning about the faith through singing, building friendships, and a good therapeutic outlet away from the stresses of everyday life. If you are looking for a place to use your musical talents in a close-knit community, then come and check us out!
 
Saint John's provides a comprehensive ministry for children, youth, and adults to use their gifts of music to offer praise to God. In addition to liturgy, the music ministry sponsors Music at Saint John's - a series of concerts, recitals, and choral Evensongs which include participation of the various choirs of the parish under the direction of Minister of Music Mark King, as well as noted guest artists.
 
 
January 2012 Music Notes
 
Musical Opportunities at Saint John’s
• Saint Francis Choir (grades 1-3) – Rehearsals resume Monday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m.
• Dinner for Children and Youth Choirs – resume on Monday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m.
• Canterbury Choir (grades 4-8) – Rehearsals resume on Monday, January 9 at 5:45 p.m.
• Parish Choir (grades 9-12 and adults) – Rehearsals resume on Thursday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m.
 For more information about the choirs, please speak with Mark King or contact him at the church office, 301.733.2560, ext. 108; mking.stjohns@myactv.net
 
Organ Recital presented by Mark King
The 2011-2012 Music at Saint John’s Series continues with an organ recital presented by Mark King on Friday, February 3, 7:30 p.m. Several unique features of the recital  include an organ composition written by parishioner Marge Peacher, as well as, a composition for organ, percussion and narrator using poems from A Child’s Garden of Verses by Louis Stevenson. The recital will also include works by J.S. Bach, Simon Preston, and Cesar Franck. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. A reception in Trimble Hall will follow the recital.
Music Ministries for Children, Youth, and Adults

If you are interested in joining a choir, and for additional information about all aspects of the Music Ministry, please contact Mark King, Minister of Music at 301.733.2560, ext. 108, or mking.stjohns@myactv.net
Music has been an important ministry at Saint John's Parish since its beginning in 1785. It is a means of glorifying God in and through worship, in education, in fellowship, and a way of reaching out to the wider community.
 
The two choirs for boys and girls provide an opportunity for them to develop musically and spiritually with emphasis placed on musical artistry, encouragement to develop self-reliance, as well as leadership and service to the church and to one another. The education in religion, liturgy and music which is learned in choir will last a lifetime.
 
Opportunities to Participate
 
Saint Francis Choir (Grades 1-3)
  • Rehearses on Mondays 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist approximately once a month, September - May.
Snack for the Saint Francis & Canterbury Choirs
  • Mondays 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Canterbury Choir (Grades 4-8)
  • Rehearses on Mondays 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m
  • Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist approximately once a month, September - May.

Parish Choir (Grades 9-12 and Adults)
  • Rehearses on Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist and for special services, September - Early June.

Summer Choir (Grades 4-12 and Adults)
  • Rehearses on Sundays 9:15 a.m., Mid June - July.Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist Mid June - July.

Instrumentalists (Occasionally, musical instruments add to the festive choral offerings during worship.) If you play any musical instrument - string, brass, woodwind, percussion, or piano/organ - and would like to participate in services, please contact Mark King at 301.733.2560, ext. 108, or by email at mking.stjohns@myactv.net
 
(To learn more about the organ at St John's Episcopal Church please click here to see the specifications.)
Music at Saint John's Series

Saint John's Parish sponsors a music series that is a true outreach ministry that draws those who appreciate fine music not only from the parish, but also the entire city and beyond.
Diverse programs have included both local and international musicians including both Saint John's Parish and Canterbury (youth) Choirs, as well as other choral groups, chamber ensembles, organists, pianists, and harpsichordists.

Mark King is an active member of The Association of Anglican Musicians and The American Guild of Organists.  Mark also studied at the Royal School of Church Music in England.  He is Instructor of Organ at both Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV, and Hagerstown College in Hagerstown, MD; and also serves on the Van Looy Organ Recital Series Committee at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA.
Mark has performed internationally and brings his knowledge and experience to the music program at Saint John's.  He conducts the adult, children and youth choristers; as well as coordinates a concert series that is a major outreach ministry of the parish.  You can take advantage of Mark's extraordinary talent by participating in one of Saint John's wonderful choirs -- all that's required is a love of music.
 
Click here to contact us to see how you can be a part of this important ministry at Saint John's.

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Welcome from Mark King, Minister of Music There are many reasons why children, youth, and adults participate in the music ministry here at Saint John's. A few of these reasons include learning about the faith through singing, building friendships, and a good therapeutic outlet away from the stresses of everyday life. If you are looking for a place to use your musical talents in a close-knit community, then come and check us out! Saint John's provides a comprehensive ministry for children, youth, and adults to use their gifts of music to offer praise to God. In addition to liturgy, the music ministry sponsors Music at Saint John's - a series of concerts, recitals, and choral Evensongs which include participation of the various choirs of the parish under the direction of Minister of Music Mark King, as well as noted guest artists. To learn more about the Music Events at St. John's Series, please click here to view the 2009-2010 season. Music Ministries for Children, Youth, and Adults If you are interested in joining a choir, and for additional information about all aspects of the Music Ministry, please contact Mark King, Minister of Music at 301.733.2560, ext. 108, or mking.stjohns@myactv.net Music has been an important ministry at Saint John's Parish since its beginning in 1785. It is a means of glorifying God in and through worship, in education, in fellowship, and a way of reaching out to the wider community. The two choirs for boys and girls provide an opportunity for them to develop musically and spiritually with emphasis placed on musical artistry, encouragement to develop self-reliance, as well as leadership and service to the church and to one another. The education in religion, liturgy and music which is learned in choir will last a lifetime. Opportunities to Participate Saint Francis Choir (Grades 1-3) Rehearses on Mondays 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist approximately once a month, September - May. Snack for the Saint Francis & Canterbury Choirs Mondays 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Canterbury Choir (Grades 4-8) Rehearses on Mondays 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist approximately once a month, September - May. Parish Choir (Grades 9-12 and Adults) Rehearses on Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist and for special services, September - Early June. Summer Choir (Grades 4-12 and Adults) Rehearses on Sundays 9:15 a.m., Mid June - July.Sings at the Sunday 10:15 a.m. Eucharist Mid June - July. Instrumentalists (Occasionally, musical instruments add to the festive choral offerings during worship.) If you play any musical instrument - string, brass, woodwind, percussion, or piano/organ - and would like to participate in services, please contact Mark King at 301.733.2560, ext. 108, or by email at mking.stjohns@myactv.net (To learn more about the organ at St John's Episcopal Church please click here to see the specifications.) Music at Saint John's Series Saint John's Parish sponsors a music series that is a true outreach ministry that draws those who appreciate fine music not only from the parish, but also the entire city and beyond. Diverse programs have included both local and international musicians including both Saint John's Parish and Canterbury (youth) Choirs, as well as other choral groups, chamber ensembles, organists, pianists, and harpsichordists. Mark King is an active member of The Association of Anglican Musicians and The American Guild of Organists. Mark also studied at the Royal School of Church Music in England. He is Instructor of Organ at both Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV, and Hagerstown College in Hagerstown, MD; and also serves on the Van Looy Organ Recital Series Committee at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. Mark has performed internationally and brings his knowledge and experience to the music program at Saint John's. He conducts the adult, children and youth choristers; as well as coordinates a concert series that is a major outreach ministry of the parish. You can take advantage of Mark's extraordinary talent by participating in one of Saint John's wonderful choirs -- all that's required is a love of music.