Opportunities for Participation in Worship Arts

Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir of Church of the Saviour is a 50 voice ensemble that prepares special and weekly service music for the Choir and Orchestra Led [COL] services at the church. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:15-9:15 from mid-September through June. Participants should be able to read music or learn quickly by ear, match pitch, and desire to grow in fun, faith, and fellowship.

Festival Choir of Church of the Saviour

The Festival Choir of Church of the Saviour is a 75 voice ensemble that prepares seasonal and occasional concerts, including the Christmas series where over 4000 people attend each year. The Festival Choir has performed at Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, home of the world renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 8:00-9:15 from October through early December.

Sanctuary Orchestra

The Sanctuary Orchestra serves as the instrumental accompanying resource for the COL services. It is open to all instrumentalists who are committed to regular, personal practice as well as our Sunday rehearsals that start at 7:20 a.m. That’s right! Awaken the dawn with your gifts!

• 1st week of the month: woodwinds and strings
• 2nd week of the month: full orchestra
• 3rd week of the month: Brass and Percussion
• 4th week of the month: full and youth orchestra
• 5th week of the month: as the Spirit leads

Festival Orchestra of Church of the Saviour

The Festival Orchestra is a professional orchestra that performs during the Christmas series with The Festival Choir. Membership is open to professional or professional quality instrumentalists subject to repertoire needs and our Orchestral Personnel Manager/Contractor.

Chamber Ensemble

The Ensemble is a select group of singers that present special music and lead our congregation in worship. Comprised of 12 to 16 singers, the group performs classical as well as traditional and contemporary arrangements and leads in worship once a month. The ensemble also performs in our Christmas Concert and has sung for weddings and other special music events in and outside of COS. Under the direction of Cheryl Owens and Beverly Moore, the Ensemble meets every Tuesday night for rehearsals in the choir room. We are currently looking to add new members and if you are interested in auditioning, please contact Cheryl at 610.995.1700 x3027 or Beverly at 610.688.6338 x254.

New Life Singers

The New Life Singers is a vocal ensemble comprised of Middle and High School aged students who hold fast to its mission of: a) proficiency in the area of vocal music using repertoire that spans from Classical/Sacred to Musical Theatre and Christian Contemporary; and b) using our gifts both within the church and throughout the community to speak the name of Jesus Christ. Starting this fall, rehearsals run Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, September through April. Nancy Hicks - Director.

Living Acts

Living Acts, the COS drama team, serves the church primarily through performing sketches to illustrate sermons in morning services. We rehearse Sunday afternoons on an as-needed basis when sketches are scheduled, and also get together periodically for brainstorming, fellowship, and improving our skills. Gina Barrett - Director.

Jasper Praise Ensemble

Jasper Praise Ensemble was formed with the goal of providing a place for singers to combine their voices in a contemporary music setting. It consists of 25-30 singers. Music is selected from Praise and Worship music with special emphasis on Black Gospel music. Jasper also serves as a training fellowship for preparing singers for smaller groups that also lead in the Praise Team Led [PTL] services. Rehearsals are once per month on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:45.

The Vine

For opportunities to serve within the VINE service, please visit the VINE Serving page.

Other Opportunities

There are other opportunities for Handbell Ringers, soloists, and chamber music.

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