At St. Stephen’s Church we recognize how music enhances our worship in ways that words alone can’t. This is as true for the musicians who sing or play as it is for the listeners in the pews. We have a very long, rich, and varied tradition of musical styles and we keep that tradition alive today! The music our parish enjoys is made possible through parishioners sharing their vocal and instrumental talents. We offer opportunities to musicians of all ages and skill levels and there are a wide variety of musical styles in which you may participate.

PARISH CHOIR (Sept-May)

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

The Parish Choir adds depth to our worship services and special performances throughout the year. The choir is open to high school students and adults. We are always looking for new singers with all ranges of experience who are seeking the challenge of sharing a wide variety of musical styles from Beethoven and John Rutter to contemporary works by Dan Forrest, Karl Jenkins, and Mark Hayes.

DIRECTOR: Clark Duhrkopf, cduhrkopf@ststephens.com

CREEKSIDE RINGERS (Sept-May)

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM

Our handbell choir brings a festival experience to our Sunday worship and on special holidays. This choir is open and welcoming to ringers of a wide range of ages and skill levels (adults and students with at least a middle school-level music background.)

DIRECTOR: Andy Myers, amyers@ststephens.com

PARISH ORCHESTRA (Sept-May)

Rehearsals: Intermittent Sundays, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Our orchestra is a great way for the entire family to share music together! This group is open and welcoming to woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion players with at least a middle school-level music background. The group includes youth and adults and plays several times throughout the year.

DIRECTOR: Clark Duhrkopf, cduhrkopf@ststephens.com

KIDS’ SING SUNDAYS (Sept-May)

All children (potty-trained 3 years old – grade 5) are invited to participate in music-making at St. Stephen’s! Our Kids’ Sing Sundays are a SUPER FLEXIBLE and FUN way for any kid to join the choir! There are no weekly rehearsals. Instead, kids rehearse from 9:45 to 10:05 AM on the Kid’s Sing Sundays. The music is easy for all kids to learn and often may be a tune they already know.

Watch our parish communications for upcoming dates. Our next Kids’ Sing Sundays are February 11 and March 24. 

DIRECTOR: Clark Duhrkopf, cduhrkopf@ststephens.com