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.

St. George’s Musicians to Perform Free Concert

St. George’s Episcopal Church will host its annual program wide concert featuring its choirs and instrumental ensembles on Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm. The concert is part of St. George’s Chamber Series. This eclectic afternoon of holiday music will showcase the varied music ensembles at St. George’s. Works will include festive choral music, jazz, Christmas favorites from the Celtic tradition, music from the Messiah for horn and organ, and music from The Nutcracker.

Located at 905 Princess Anne Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, St. George’s Episcopal Church offers a wide range of concerts throughout the year featuring local and out of town musicians. The nave’s lush acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for “beautiful music in a beautiful space”.

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

St. George Chamber Orchestra to Perform Free Concert

St. George’s Episcopal Church will host The St. George Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 pm as part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series. Selections for the concert include works by Russell Holsapple, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and J. S. Bach.

James Kazik, staff arranger at one of the premiere Washington D.C. service bands since 2001, will conduct the Chamber Orchestra. Kazik is a renowned composer and orchestrator, staff writer for Hal Leonard Corp, and the current composer-in-residence for the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic in Washington D.C.

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