Dr. Clair Rozier
Director of Music
- crozier@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x212
Dr. Elaine Sonnenberg Whitelock
Associate Director of Music
- esonnenberg@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947 x223
Holly Vicki
Music Assistant
- hvicki@stdavidschurch.org
- 610-688-7947
Adult Choirs
Adult Choir
St. David’s Adult Choir helps lead worship at our weekly Sunday services from September to June. This choir also presents two special musical offerings annually, accompanied by chamber orchestra. The choir also leads two Taizé prayer services, one in the fall and one in the spring. The Adult choir has traveled to England and served as choir-in-residence at Wells Cathedral in 2004, and Ely Cathedral in 2009. Plans are underway for another residency in summer 2019 in Dublin, Ireland.
Chamber Choir
All members of the Adult Choir are invited to audition for the Chamber Choir. This choir sings a cappella motets monthly for the 11:15 am service in the Old Church.
Cherub, Primary, Children’s & Youth Choirs
Cherub Choir (Preschool Ages 3-4)
These young choristers focus on music that communicates a direct message of God’s presence and learn anthems to be sung in worship approximately six times a year. This program gives a foundation in Christian education, choral singing, and music literacy and is enhanced by movement, games, and the use of musical instruments. For more information, please contact Elaine Sonnenberg.
Primary Choir (Grades K-1)
These young choristers focus on music that communicates a direct message of God’s presence and learn anthems to be sung in worship approximately four times a year. This program gives a foundation in Christian education, choral singing, and music literacy and is enhanced by movement, games, and the use of musical instruments. For more information, please contact Elaine Sonnenberg.
Children’s Choir (Grades 2-5)
This group helps lead worship monthly, sings at special services, including Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve and presents a musical at the end of the season. This year, the Children’s Choir will travel to Orlando, Florida to sing at Disney and Orlando area churches from February 14-19th, 2019. Emphasis is on good singing technique, learning to be worship leaders, and growing in faith through the singing of sacred music. For more information, please contact Clair Rozier.
Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)
This group helps lead worship monthly, sings at special services, including Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve and presents a musical at the end of the season. This year, the Children’s Choir will travel to Orlando, Florida to sing at Disney and Orlando area churches from February 14-19th, 2019. Emphasis is on good singing technique, learning to be worship leaders, and growing in faith through the singing of sacred music. For more information, please contact Clair Rozier.
Pageant Band
The Pageant Band is open to Youth (6-12) and Adult instrumentalists. This ensemble accompanies our pageants in December and plays on All Choirs Sunday. For more information, please contact Elaine Sonnenberg.
Handbell Choirs
St. David’s Handbell Ensemble
The St. David’s Handbell Ensemble is an intergenerational handbell choir for youth and adults that meets on Wednesdays from 7:45-8:45 pm This group participates in worship once a month and leads a special handbell service biannually. The ability to read music is recommended for this group.
Bells of St. David’s
Bells of St. David’s is an intergenerational handbell choir for youth and adults that meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:15p.m. This group participates in worship once a month and leads a special handbell service biannually. The ability to read music is recommended for this group.
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