SAINT MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

99 E. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, Virginia 23669

 

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Scroll down for current ensemble rehearsal & worship schedule.

'The St. Mark's Chancel Choir'

The Chancel Choir is open to all adults who are interested (high school youth are also welcome to join). The Chancel Choir sings every Sunday at the 11 a.m. 'second' service. Rehearsals are every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Music selections are varied from traditional like Mozart, Handel and John Rutter to more contemporary anthems from composers like David T. Clydesdale, Tom Fettke and Darlene Zschech. The Chancel Choir works on music about a month out and new music is purchased periodically and considered for performance. At least one cantata is performed every year, at Easter and/or Christmas.

'The St. Mark's Praise Team'

The Praise Team is open to all adults and youth who are interested. The Praise Team performs at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services every Sunday. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Music performed by the Praise Team is from a variety of artists in contemporary christian music to include Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Michael W. Smith. Song selections are from standard favorites to today's chart topping hits. At least one new song is presented at every rehearsal for Praise and Worship performance and members are always welcome to contribute ideas and new songs.

'The Praise Ringers Handbell Choir'

The Praise Ringers Handbell Choir is open to all adults and high school youth who are interested. The Praise Ringers perform about once a month at the 11 a.m. service. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Note: St. Mark's has three octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and three octaves of Malmark Handchimes.

'The Liturgical Dance Praise Team'

The Liturgical Dance Praise Team is open to everyone (intergenerational). The Dance Praise Team performs about once every 3-4 months during both Sunday and special worship services. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. after the second worship service.

'The Youth Praise Team' and 'The Youth Praise Band'

All middle school and high school youth (grades 6-12) are encouraged to participate.

Our Youth Praise Band rehearsal is on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Youth Praise Team practice is on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m in the sanctuary with our Adult Praise Team and is open to all youth grades 6-12. The latter program focuses on our youth helping to lead Praise and Worship at the 11 a.m. service and other special worship services through the year.

'The Children's Praise Team'

All pre-K and elementary school children (pre-K through 5th grade) are encouraged to participate.

The Children's Praise Team program meets at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings in the Chancel Choir warm-up room for practice. This program focuses on our children learning the importance of music in worship and singing selections for worship at least once a month.

Music and Arts Conservatory

We are very pleased to announce our Music and Arts Conservatory here at St. Mark's UMC. We have a small teaching staff and hope to grow and serve our church and community. Below is a current list of what we have to offer at the moment:

• Mr. Adam Flores: Teaching all levels and styles of piano, organ and keyboard
• Mrs. Marsha Turner: Teaching all levels and styles of dance to include liturgical, ballroom, ballet, baton and tap
• Mrs. Pam Roberts: Teaching all levels and styles of voice and vocal performance
• Mr. Nick Roberts: Teaching all areas of drums and percussion to include set, mallets and drum corps
• Mr. Robert Deitz: Teaching all levels and styles of classical, jazz and rock guitar

Please call the conservatory administrator, Mr. Adam Flores at 757.604.4119 for more information, to register for private lessons or to apply as an instructor.

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St. Mark's UMC Current Ensemble Rehearsal & Worship Schedule