Music as part of worship is held in high regard by Lutherans. Martin Luther called music “the art of the prophets and the gift of God.” St. Peter’s supports an active music program under the coordination of Music Director and Organist Tina McGready.


Cherub Choir
The Cherub Choir is for children ages 3 - 5. This choir gathers to practice at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning during the school year downstairs in the church basement. The Cherub Choir sings for special services throughout the year.

Junior Choir
The Junior Choir is for children in grades 1 – 5, and practices in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays from 4:30-5:15 p.m. during the school year. Junior Choir members not only sing but learn to play and perform using a variety of musical instruments.

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to anyone 15 years of age and older. Practice is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room. This Choir sings a wide variety of challenging pieces from traditional to contemporary, and membership is open to anyone who is able to commit to regular weekly rehearsals. The Chancel Choir sings every Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service.

Matins Choir
This Choir sings regularly at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. They meet on Monday evenings at 6:15 in the Choir Room. The Matins Choir sings both old and new music from a variety of stylistic periods. Membership is open to anyone interested in making a joyful noise!

Adult Handbell Choir
The Adult Handbell Choir is open to adults with some music reading ability and willingness to commit to weekly rehearsals. The Handbell players perform for festival services. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Solo Instrumentalists
St. Peter’s offers opportunities for solo instrumentalists to share their gifts of talent during worship services. Arrangements to do so are made with the Director of Music and Organist, Tina McGready.

Cantata Choir
The Cantata Choir presents a concert each year at Christmas. Membership is open to anyone interested in singing and willing to commit to seasonal rehearsals. This choir performs with an orchestra.

Summer Music Camp
St. Peter’s offers a summer music camp for children and youth each summer in the Parish Life Center. Details and sign-up information is published in the spring of each year.

Mini Music Camp
St. Peter’s offers a Mini Music Camp for children ages 3 - 5. This camp is help on a Saturday from 9 a.m to noon. Details and sign-up information is published in the spring of the year.

Keyboard Kids
Keyboard Kids is open to all children who have had at least one year of piano lessons. They meet with Tina individually and play duets and solos in worship.

		The offering plate is never passed to the choir.
		Being at rehearsal every Wednesday night certainly beats watching “Wife Swap.”
		It’s exactly like singing in the shower, except you’re wearing a robe and people are actually listening.
		Sitting with a group in the choir loft every Sunday is excellent practice in case you are ever called for jury duty.
		You say you can sing the melody loudly but can’t read music? Two words: soprano section.
		No matter how packed church is on Easter or Christmas, you will be assured of having a great seat in the Sanctuary.
		Choir is always the first to receive communion, so you’ll get the freshest wafers.
		For those fitness buffs, singing in the choir is not only “heart healthy” but “soul healthy,” plus there are no monthly membership fees and it’s a lot easier on the knees than jogging.
		Yes, it’s true, if you are a tenor, you’re a chick magnet and all the ladies will swoon.
		Because you wear a choir robe, you are freed from the fashion worries (those robes cover up a lot!).

If you have questions or require additional information, please call Tina McGready at (803) 359-2470 or e-mail her.