Music is a vital part of our worship experience.  We offer various musical opportunities for people of all ages and invite you to become a part of our music ministry.
Jeanne Elmuccio is the Director of Music Ministry at Calvary. She is responsible for the choirs, for planning worship along with the Worship & Music Committee, and for musical leadership of all worship services.

Calvary has a strong commitment to the musical education of our children.  Rick Merino joined our music ministry staff in 2009 as the Youth Music Leader.  Rick provides musical leadership to the young people of Calvary and prepares them to share musical offerings during the worship service.

Calvary worship is most accompanied by the sounds of our 20 rank Schlicker Pipe organ, piano, four octaves of Malmark handbells, and a full range of Orff instruments. The musical talents of parishioners and guests playing other instruments, often graces our services.  We encourage parishioners of all ages to share their musical talents.

CALVARY’S CHOIRS

CALVARY CHOIR: This choir welcomes singers from High School age to adult.  They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm and usually provide special music during the 10:15 service.  Persons of all voice parts are needed and urged to join the choir.

CALVARY RINGERS: Calvary´s intergenerational handbell choir is made up of persons from High School to adult. We are always looking to welcome new ringers.  We rehearse weekly and plan to ring once per month in worship. No prior ringing experience is needed.  Ability to read music is helpful. The choir rehearses on Thursday from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

ALLELUIA CHOIR: Children grades K-1 currently meet on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour. The children learn the Lutheran liturgies, the hymns of the faith, how to read musical notation and use their voices, and to enjoy singing and playing instruments.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Children grades 2-5 currently meet on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour. The children learn the Lutheran liturgies, the hymns of the faith, how to read musical notation and use their voices, and to enjoy singing and playing instruments.

SPYRIT CHOIR: This choir is for Teens.  The schedule has not been determined for 2010.

YOUTH BELL CHOIR: A youth handbell choir was started in 2009 to support the musical needs and desires of Calvary’s youth. It is open to all youth.  Prior ringing experience is not required – but ability to read music is helpful. The choir rehearses on Thursday from 5:30 pm- 6:15 pm.

FAMILY CHOIR: A family choir was started in 2009. This group is open to people of all ages that are interested in participating in the music ministry of Calvary, but cannot commit to weekly rehearsals. This is a seasonal choir and generally rehearses after the late service on Sunday (11:30 am - 12:15 am) for a short timeframe. Families are encouraged to participate and share the gift of music together.  Information about rehearsal times are listed in Sunday Times and Cross Currents.