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.

2017-2018 Concert Series!

Subscriptions for the 2017-2018 Chamber Music Series at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg, are available. Concert artists include Washington’s Camerata, Zach Johnson, Jazz with Peter and Will Anderson, the Telos Trio, the Ranier Trio and the St. George Chamber Orchestra.

The cost is $75 for nine concerts. Click here to subscribe.

Summer Programs for Children

Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Summer Worship Arts Camp being held later this summer

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Look out – Here We Come! Vacation Bible School at St. George’s. Our program this year is “Abundance Orchard: Where faith grows people and hungry people are fed.” Ages 4 to 8. The program starts on July 30, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all ages-children and families; lunch included. It then continues for children July 31 to August 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sign up here. If you’d like to volunteer or need further information, contact Carey.

SUMMER WORSHIP ARTS CAMP

Aug. 2-6. Oh Jonah by Allen Pote: A frolicking, fun-filled youth musical based on the Old Testament story of Jonah that carries a message about responsibility.

We need singers, dancers, actors, set designers, painters and LOTS of parents to make this a successful production! Participants must attend ALL rehearsals (6-8:30 p.m. Wed-Fri; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday) AND the Sunday performances. The camp is open to kids from age 4 through 8th grade. High school students can participate as assistants in a variety of ways, and can even be a part of the performance! Sign up here.