Worship Through Music
St Mark has a long standing history of contemporary blended worship music. For more than two decades, worship at St. Mark has included a blend of choruses, praise songs, and grand old hymns of the faith. Today, our dynamic choir and orchestra including organ, piano, drums, guitars, brass, woodwind instruments and strings lead the praise and worship with fervor as we "Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength. Be no more afraid of your voice now, nor more ashamed of its being heard, than when you sung the songs of Satan." (John Wesley, Select Hymns, 1761)
At St. Mark, there are many opportunities to serve the Lord through music. We have a dedicated and hard working group who set a positive example by giving of their best in service to the Lord. Our goal is to seek to bring out the best in others so that God may be glorified in worship.
Music Staff
Ken Bailey - Music Director
Shirley Williamson - Organist
David Roberts - Pianist
David Watson - Sound Technician
Ensembles
Participation in St. Mark music ensembles is voluntary and open to all. We only ask the following: if singing, please carry a tune (buckets provided). If playing an instrument, please read music and play with at least a high school level proficiency.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Chancel Choir sings for both 8:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday morning services. Chancel Choir and Orchestra also present special programs throughout the year, especially Christmas and Easter. Music reading skills are appreciated but not required for participation. We only ask that you have the ability to carry a tune and sing along with the person next to you.
Orchestra
Rehearsals are on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm. Orchestra plays for the 11:00 am service every Sunday and the 8:30 am service once each month. Chancel Choir and Orchestra present special programs throughout the year, especially Christmas and Easter. Music reading skills and proficiency at the high school level is necessary for a fulfilling experience in the Orchestra.
Adult Bell Choir
Rehearsals are on two Wednesday evenings each month from 5:45-6:30 pm. The group plays for Sunday services once each month. Music reading skills are necessary for a fulfilling experience in the Bell Choir.
Youth Choir
Rehearsals are during the school year on Sunday evenings from 5:00-5:45 pm. The Youth Choir primarily presents two musical programs each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. This group does not meet during the summer.
Son Singers
This children's choir for Kindergarten through the end of Elementary school rehearses during the school year on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Son Singers primarily present two programs each year, one at Christmas and one in the spring. They also occasionally sings in the morning services. More information can be found on the Children's Ministry page.
Cherub Choir
This Children's Choir for preschool ages meets during the school year on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. The Cherubs make frequent appearances on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am services, but come early as they sing just after the Prelude. More information can be found on the Children's Ministry page.