Instrumental Ensembles

The St. George Jazz Ensemble

Provides instrumental leadership for the 9 a.m. Eucharist with the Jazz Ensemble Choir
Performs in concert several times per year
Rehearses Saturday mornings from 9-11 a.m. in the Gallery, Sunday warm up at 8:30 a.m.
Open to all competent instrumentalists. Some music reading skill is required.

The St. George Chamber Ensemble

Provides instrumental leadership for the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist with the Choir of St. George’s
Selected members perform in Chamber Music recitals
Rehearses Saturday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Gallery, Sunday warm up at 10:15 a.m.
Open to all competent instrumentalists. Music reading skill is essential.

The St. George Hand Bell Choir

Performs at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Eucharist on alternate weeks
Rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in the Gallery, Sunday warm up at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m.
Open to all interested ringers. Basic music reading skill is helpful. Instruction is available for beginners.

St. George’s Celtic Ensemble

Provides instrumental leadership for the 5:30 p.m. Celtic Evensong and Communion Service
Musicians play on a rotating schedule
Rehearses on Sundays from 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Open to all competent instrumentalists. Basic music reading skills are essential. Improvisation skills are helpful.

For information on the jazz and choral ensembles, contact John Vreeland.

For information on the handbell choir, contact Lisa Bogardus.

Scary Music for Organ Returns to St. George’s

St. George’s Episcopal Church will host an evening of Scary Music for Organ on Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. This concert is a crowd favorite and will include music from Lord of the Rings, Max Reger’s “Inferno” Fantasia, and Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.

Come in costume for a frightful and delightful evening of music!

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or concerts@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

Musicians of St. George’s to Perform Free Concert

St. George’s Episcopal Church will host its annual program wide concert featuring its choirs and instrumental ensembles on Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. The concert is part of St. George’s Chamber Series. This eclectic afternoon of music will showcase the varied music ensembles at St. George’s. Works will include nineteenth and twentieth century choral music, jazz, music from the Celtic tradition, music for organ and instruments, and Hand Bells.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or email the music office. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.