Choral Ensembles
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is at the very heart of the music ministry of St. Andrew. Over 100 members strong, this ensemble provides musical leadership each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The choir rehearses each Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. Childcare is provided with advance reservations. Each spring, the Chancel Choir and orchestra perform a major work as a part of the St. Andrew Concert Series. Past works include the Fauré Requiem, Haydn's Nelson Mass, Brahms' Requiem and Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem. New members are always welcome to join us.
Voices A cappella
Voices A cappella is the only auditioned ensemble at St. Andrew. Each of the 20 members is actively involved in at least one of the other primary adult ensembles. The group rehearses at noon on Wednesdays and sings in worship every first Sunday of the month. In addition to its leadership in worship at St. Andrew, Voices A cappella also has many opportunities to sing at various locations outside of the church. Each year the group sings for several retirement homes and company events.
St. Andrew Sisters
Arguably the most fun group of singers at St. Andrew, the St. Andrew Sisters rehearse each Monday at 11:30 a.m. and sing on second Sundays of the month in worship services in Wesley Hall and the Sanctuary. This group of nearly 20 ladies also participates in the annual Valentine show and is frequently asked to sing at UMW circle meetings at Christmastime. Childcare is provided during rehearsal time with advance reservations.
Wesley Choir
The SATB choir of 25 singers provides worship leadership twice a month in the Saturday Night Alive service. Rehearsals take place at 4:30 p.m. on the days they sing.
Glorysounds
A small ensemble of singers who love the old fashioned hymns and gospel songs, this group rehearses after Chancel Choir on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Youth Choir
Made up of great group of 6th-12th graders, Salt and Light has risen to be one of the finest youth choirs in the Dallas area. They rehearse each Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and provide musical leadership in Sanctuary worship every 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Each February, the choir hosts a Valentine show, To St. Andrew With Love, which serves as the primary fundraiser for summer tour. Recent tours have taken the choir to Colorado, Kansas, the Seattle area, Michigan, Florida, Washington D.C. and even into Canada. The group gains new members nearly every week and there is still room for more!
Carol Choir
This ensemble is comprised of children third through fifth grades. They sing often in worship, participate in an annual music festival and combined with the other children's ensembles present an Advent and Spring program. This group not only practices music theory and part singing but also has opportunities to play rhythm instruments as they grow in their musical knowledge. Carol Choir rehearses in room 218 on Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. with Brenda Potter, 214-291-8019.
Celebration Choir
This ensemble is for first and second graders. They sing two or more times in worship in a semester and participate in the Advent and Spring programs. This choir also attends an annual festival. In this choir, the children begin to learn some music theory and explore good choral concepts. They rehearse 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Sundays in room 223.
Cherub Choir
The Kindergarten choir members make up this ensemble. They sing once or twice a semester in worship. This group enjoys exploring the basic musical concepts to begin their musical journey like steady beat, soft and loud, high and low. They explore the gift of music while having fun and learning. The cherub choir rehearses on Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in room 225.
