The Calvary Choirs’ primary job is to lead the community in liturgies that glorify God, move the heart and challenge the mind—all with great variety, color and reverence. Adult, children and youth singers work diligently and with great intensity to prepare and offer the finest music in a variety of styles and expressions. We strive to grow musically, spiritually and in community and will continue to explore new ideas for the future, co-creating a vision that allows the music ministry of Calvary Church to grow in service to the parish and the greater Summit community.
Calvary Chorister Program
The Calvary Chorister Program will be the newest addition to the music program at Calvary Church. This will be comprehensive musical education in our dynamic faith community. We look forward to having a chorister program that will enhance and lead our worship.
Choristers began rehearsals on Tuesday, 31 January. The rehearsals are from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. All children in grades 2 through 6 are encouraged to join at any time. Choristers will learn basic singing technique (posture and breath support), a basic understanding of our prayer Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer, hymnal and Liturgical year), musicianship skills in addition to anthems and Psalms for church.
The Calvary Chorister Program will be the newest addition to the music program at Calvary Church. This will be comprehensive musical education in our dynamic faith community. We look forward to having a chorister program that will enhance and lead our worship.
Choristers began rehearsals on Tuesday, 31 January. The rehearsals are from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. All children in grades 2 through 6 are encouraged to join at any time. Choristers will learn basic singing technique (posture and breath support), a basic understanding of our prayer Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer, hymnal and Liturgical year), musicianship skills in addition to anthems and Psalms for church.
Calvary Choir & Chorale
The Calvary Choir is the primary liturgical choir at the Sunday 10:30 Eucharist and on major Feast Day celebrations. The Choir also sings occasional services of Choral Evensong. Comprised of volunteers with a core of professionals, the Choir sings music from a span of more than four hundred years in a variety of styles. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.
The Calvary Chorale is an extension of the Calvary Choir with additional singers from the community. The Chorale sings several concerts and special services throughout the year, often with orchestral accompaniment. It was founded in 1973 by then organist-Choirmaster Howard Vogel and for the last forty-three years has presented a wide array of choral repertoire from across the centuries. Rehearsal is typically on Wednesday evenings preceding a special service or concert.
St. Dunstan’s Handbell Choir
The St. Dunstan’s Handbell Choir is a small dedicated group of ringers who provide special music for worship on certain feast days and other occasions throughout the program year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.
The Calvary Choir is the primary liturgical choir at the Sunday 10:30 Eucharist and on major Feast Day celebrations. The Choir also sings occasional services of Choral Evensong. Comprised of volunteers with a core of professionals, the Choir sings music from a span of more than four hundred years in a variety of styles. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.
The Calvary Chorale is an extension of the Calvary Choir with additional singers from the community. The Chorale sings several concerts and special services throughout the year, often with orchestral accompaniment. It was founded in 1973 by then organist-Choirmaster Howard Vogel and for the last forty-three years has presented a wide array of choral repertoire from across the centuries. Rehearsal is typically on Wednesday evenings preceding a special service or concert.
St. Dunstan’s Handbell Choir
The St. Dunstan’s Handbell Choir is a small dedicated group of ringers who provide special music for worship on certain feast days and other occasions throughout the program year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.
Calvary Choir History
Sacred Space for Summit
Calvary Episcopal Church is a community of faith in the heart of Summit. We seek to be a Sacred Space for the Greater Summit Community, bringing the heart of Christ into the heart of the city by offering a broad array of spiritual, educational, artistic, civic engagement, and service opportunities to the greater community. We welcome all without regard to religious affiliation. We seek to provide a place for all people to deepen their faith, encounter God, and experience the beauty of holiness and the holiness of beauty in art and music through concerts, worship, and other special events.
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The Woodworth Concert Series
This series of concerts honors long time parishioner, Susan Woodworth. The first concert was performed on May 6, 2017 and featured the Calvary organ and two trumpets. The 2018 concert will be held on Saturday, 5 May 2018 at 5:00 pm.
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September 11 Remembrance Sing-in -
Mozart Requiem Featuring the Summit Chorale and the Calvary Chorale
