Choirs for all
Those who sing pray twice, the saying goes. Everyone at St. Stephen’s is invited to help make music that glorifies God. There are choirs for almost every age, as well as a handbell choir for adults (no previous experience required), and opportunities for instrumentalists to share their gifts.
Here's an overview of the choirs at St. Stephen's Church. Additional details are available from the staff listed below. Some choirs require auditions; the staff member can advise you.
St. Stephen's Choristers
St. Stephen's Choristers include young people of all genders in grades 1-5.
More details are available on this page.
Adult Choirs
St. Stephen's Choir: Adolescents and adults | Rehearsals, Thursdays, 7:30-9:15 | Sings at 9 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. service on Sundays, at 10 a.m. summer Sunday service, and for special services and occasional concerts | Contact Chris Edwards
Sanctuary: Compline Choir composed of staff singers and volunteers | Rehearsals Sundays, 6:45-7:50 p.m., plus one Monday monthly, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. | Sings at Compline service, Sundays at 8:00 p.m., and for special services and occasional concerts | Contact Brent te Velde
Hymn Choir: Adolescents and adults | Sings once a month at the 9 a.m. service, with rehearsal immediately before the service | Contact Chris Edwards
Instruments
Bell Choir: Adult handbell ensemble | Rehearsals, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. | plays in services in main church and Palmer Hall approximately once every six weeks | Contact Mary-Sherman Willson
Instrumentalists are invited to contact Brent te Velde to discuss playing during preludes at our Sunday morning services.
Celtic service musicians are selected and directed by Brent te Velde.
Music contacts
Brent te Velde, Director of Music
Diana Chou, Associate Director of Music
Christopher Edwards, Director, St. Stephen's Choir and Hymn Choir
Mary-Sherman Willson, Handbell Choir Director | 713.899.4566 (you may text this number)