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Sunday Worship

7:30, 8:30,
& 11:00 a.m.

Education Hour:
9:45-10:45 a.m.

Office phone:
414-774-0441

 

 

Vocal Choirs

 

Music News - February 2012 [here]

2011-12 Music and Concert Flyer online [here]

Music videos featuring bells and vocal choirs [here]

Photo album of the 2011 New Creation Choir Musical, "Tale of the Three Trees" [here]

Video of the 2011 New Creation Choir Musical [here]

 

Senior Choir (adults)

Rehearsals, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room, which is located on the second floor of the Education Building.

Senior Choir welcomes those who enjoy singing and music!

Have you considered singing in the Senior Choir? We have a wonderful group of 40-50 adults who meet on Thursday evenings at 7:30-9:00 for rehearsals and good company. We sing every Sunday, but understand that people cannot always sing every Sunday. Dave Mohr, the director, chooses a wide variety of music, from classical to traditional, to spirituals, to songs with a jazz feel, sometimes a cappella (non-accompanied) or accompa­nied by organ, piano, or an instrumentalist or two.
It’s a great way to grow in faith, as the pieces often enhance the gospel message of the day. No matter what part you sing (soprano, alto, tenor or bass), we’ll seat you next to an experienced singer and welcome you warmly.

For further information, you can contact Dave Mohr at 414-774-1775 or by email at mohr4@wi.rr.com.

Director: David Mohr (414-774-1775 or email dave@stmattslutheran.org)
Accompanist: John R. Paradowski

 

Sr. Choir anthem list, Spring 2012

 

Children and Music: Why Join a Children’s Choir?

Here’s a little list to look over in thinking why your child should be part of the music ministry program here at St. Matthew’s.
1. We teach them to sing. Children who sing will learn vocal and music reading skills that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Psalm 47: Sing praises to God, Sing Praises; sing praises to our king, sing praises.

2. We train them as worship leaders. Most who feel that their presence in choir is important to God, the church and their parents continue to center their lives in church, long after their beginning choir experience is over.
Psalm 95: Come, let us sing for Joy to the Lord

3. We augment their Christian education. Scripture, praise and prayer that are sung remain for years.
Psalm 98: Sing to the Lord a new Song, for God has done marvelous things.

4. We offer the opportunity for children to learn first-hand about serving God with their time and talent.
Psalm 105: Sing to God, sing praise to God.

5. Children who become used to singing in front of worshippers lose their shyness and develop poise that transfers into all areas of life.
Psalm 150: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

We encourage all children to be part of some musical activity as part of being active in Church. It is good for so many reasons.

 

Youth and Children's Choir Programs
Come Join us to Sing and Ring

St. Matthew’s has a number of outstanding opportunities for our Children & Youth to be part of the music ministry and share their gifts with our church family. Each group has a lot of fun together, while learning about music and its importance in our faith.

Parents, we ask you to encourage your children to join St. Matthew’s music ministry by participating in one of these groups. Beside learning about music and faith and sharing their talents with their church, we have lots of fun. Speak with John Paradowski or Jeff Reeves for further information.

Youth handbell choir information and schedules are [here].

     

New Generation Choir (grades 7 through 12)

Rehearsals Wednesday, 6:00-6:45 p.m.

For 7th through 12th grades the New Generation Choir is a great opportunity to sing the praises of our Lord with each other. A variety of musical styles is sung and we help in worship once a month.

Director: John R. Paradowski

 

New Generation Choir welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012


New Generation Choir in rehearsal
Photos of the New Generation Choir, under direction of John Paradowski, taken during rehearsal in November 2009 are in the Photo Album [here].

Photos - New Generation Choir - March 6, 2011
The New Generation Choir is for teens, grades 7-12, and is directoris John R. Paradowski. (Click photo to enlarge.)

 

New Creation Choir (grades 3 through 6)

Rehearsals Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

For grades 3-6 Jeff Reeves and John Paradowski direct the New Creation Choir singing God’s praises. Having children lead us in worship is very important and we always welcome this group helping us praise our Lord.

The NC Choir presents a musical each spring. A few photos of the 2010 musical, "Noah's Flood", are above [here].
Directors: Jeff Reeves and John Paradowski
Accompanist: Heide Hughes

New Creation Choir poster - Spring 2012
New Creation Choir welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012
New Creation Choir registration (may be completed online)

 

Photo album of New Creation Choir Musical 2011, "Tale of the Three Trees" [here]

Video of the 2011 New Creation Choir musical [here]

 

Praise Kids! (4 years through Grade 2)

Praise Kids!! Begins again!
Thursday afternoons, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Resumes Feb. 2, 2012

Our youngest members of our church can join in singing praises to our Lord. Praise Kids! offers all children who are age 4 [Jr. Kindergarten] through 2nd grade a chance in being part of the children’s ministry of the church.

Praise Kids is held on Thursday afternoons, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Jeff Reeves and Amy Dankwardt will lead our singers in age appropriate music education activities and singing.

Praise Kids! information poster - Spring 2012
Praise Kids! welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012
Praise Kids! registration (may be completed online)

The group will sing for worship once a month through Christmas, and then break until February. For more information please contact Jeff Reeves at the church.

For more information please contact Jeff Reeves at the church.
Directors: Jeff Reeves and Amy Dankwardt

We look forward to seeing many of you join in all the activity of serving our Lord and giving thanks through God’s gift of music.

 

Photos - Praise Kids! - March 6, 2011
The Praise Kids choir is for children who are age 4 [Jr. Kindergarten] through 2nd grade. They are directed by Jeff Reeves and Haley Picotte-Stozek. A video of this choir performance is online [here]. (Click photo to enlarge.)

 

Photos: Praise Kids!, Nov 14, 2010
The Praise Kids! sang at worship, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. They are directed by Jeff Reeves and Haley Picotte-Stozek. Some photos of the group singing are below. (Click photo to enlarge.)

 

Please contact the church office or:
John Paradowski (john@stmattslutheran.org)
Jeff Reeves (jeff@stmattslutheran.org)
David Mohr dave@stmattslutheran.org)