Adult Music Opportunities
St. Andrew's offers wonderful music opportunities, ways to develop talents and use them in the service of our Lord.
For further information please call Jan Gilbertson at 651-762-9123.
Thank You
As we come to the end of the choir season the music staff says a BIG THANK YOU to all who participate in the music at St. Andrew’s: singers, instrumentalists, concert helpers, hosts, and families who support and uphold those who are involved in any way. Blessings to you as you continue to serve!
Wellspring Worship Team
If you love to sing and would like to help lead praise and worship, this may be the opportunity for you! We are auditioning for two new teams which will sing and assist in leading worship twice a month with the Worship Band in the Great Hall. Please contact Jen Bortel to set up an audition.
Auxiliary Percussionist Wanted
We are looking for someone who would like to join the Wellspring Worship Band in leading congregational praise and worship music. You would be rehearsing and playing auxiliary percussion instruments with the band at least twice a month! (i.e. congas, tambourine, chime tree, shakers etc.) If you have previous percussion experience and would like to audition please contact Jen Bortel.
Volunteer Your Talent
Have you shared your musical talents at the Village? You will be a blessing to others and be blessed yourself! Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. a worship service is sponsored by St. Andrew's staff for the residents at the Village. We welcome "special" music, such as a vocal or instrumental solo, duet, or group, young to old, family groups and friends all sharing their talents. Please call Jan Gilbertson to sign up for a particular Sunday. Jan: 651-762-9123.
Summer Choir
Summer Choir is for anyone, middle school through adult, who would like to sing with us. Invite your friends and relatives. We will have one rehearsal before each Sunday. Choir is a way to serve our Lord; it's a way to meet great people and it's fun! This opportunity is for anyone and everyone, junior high age through adult, to sing in the choir, whether for one week, or both. Keep your voice in shape. If you haven't sung for a while, here's a way to get back to it. No auditions. Just come to rehearse on Wednesday and sing on Sunday. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary Room B02. Questions? Call Jan Gilbertson at 651-762-9123.
Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Sing: 8:45 & 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, July 23 Sun., July 27
Wednesday, Aug. 13 Sun., Aug. 17
ST. ANDREW'S CHOIR
Rehearsal: WEDNESDAYS 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The St. Andrew's Choir is for adults with previous choir experience, who have some ability to read music, and a voice which blends with other singers. A short audition with the director, Jan Gilbertson, is required. This choir sings every Sunday at the 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services, on special occasions, and at festivals. Childcare is available.
NEW DIMENSION SINGERS
Rehearsal: WEDNESDAYS 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
New Dimension Singers is a choir designed for adults who want to sing in a choir and can carry a tune! This choir sings every Sunday at the 11:30 a.m. worship service, on special occasions, and at festivals. Childcare is available.
Wellspring Worship Team
Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a way to use that gift? There is a new opportunity at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church that may interest you. We are starting a new group called the 'Wellspring Worship Team'. Each week a group of singers will join the worship band in leading the congregational worship music. One of the nice things about this group is that your level of involvement is flexible. If you are interested or would just like more information please contact Jen Bortel.
ORCHESTRA
The St. Andrew's Orchestra plays for worship services approximately once a month. Players must be of a professional caliber. Contact Jan Gilbertson or Bill Chouinard for more information.
HANDBELLS (adult)
Rehearsal: MONDAYS, 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This adult handbell choir rings once a month at the 8:45 a.m. worship services as well as at festivals. In addition to regular membership we are seeking experienced ringers to serve as substitutes. Usually play one Sunday a month. If you are interested in playing or serving as a substitute, call Jan (number listed below). You must have some music-reading ability, especially in reading rhythm.
Instrumental Music Lessons
St. Andrew's is once again offering woodwind, brass and percussion instructional music lessons to the greater St. Andrew's community. Church member, Les Lueck, will be the instructor. Les received his MA degree from New York University, NYC, and his BA degree from St. Olaf College. He spent the majority of his teaching career as a band director at Roseville Area High School and was a 2001 Minnesota Music Educator of the Year. For more information and scheduling, call Les at 651-430-2937.
St. Andrew's Village
Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Have you shared your musical talents at the Village? You will be a blessing to others, and be blessed yourself! Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. a worship service is sponsored by St. Andrew's staff for the residents at the Village. We welcome "special" music, such as a vocal or instrumental solo, duet, or group – young to old, family groups and friends all sharing their talents. Please call Jan Gilbertson to sign up for a particular Sunday. Jan: 651-762-9123.
*Auditions:
Auditions for St. Andrew's Choir may be scheduled with director, Jan Gilbertson. We are seeking singers who love to sing choral music, have some ability to read music, and are able to commit to the schedule of Sunday services and rehearsals. Call Jan at 651-407-0933 to schedule an audition. The audition consists of singing your part on a hymn and a few vocal exercises.