The Choirs of Christ Church

"Sing to the Lord a new song" Ps 96:1

The five choirs at Christ Church share the responsibility of leading the congregation in worship on Sunday mornings. All are welcome to join any of these choirs provided that one can make the time commitment that a musical ensemble requires. All choirs rehearse in the Fowler House Choir Room.

The Cherub Choir

This choir is for ages four and five and usually sings the first Sunday of the month for the 9:00 AM service. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:15 PM. These young singers learn the joy of singing together while also learning basic elements of rhythm notation and matching pitch.

The Canterbury Choir

The Canterbury Choir is for children in grades two through eight. This choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  We use the Voice for Life curriculum published by the Royal School of Church Music. Thus, children are learning elements of reading music as well as learning important lessons about our faith. The standards are high as we aim to offer our best to the glory of God in our music. This choir sings every Sunday for the 9:00 AM service as well as occasional other services including Lessons and Carols. The choristers sing an annual Choral Evensong and will take at least one trip during the program year.

The Seraphim Choir

The Seraphim Choir is for students in grades nine through twelve. These choristers also utilize the Voice for Life curriculum and rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The Seraphim Choir often sings with both the Canterbury Choir and the Gallery Choir. Like the Canterbury Choir, the Seraphim Choir participates in singing Choral Evensong, Lessons and Carols, and participates in an annual trip. The choir sings weekly for the 9:00 AM service on Sunday mornings.

The Gallery Choir

The Gallery Choir is a mixed adult ensemble that rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. The Gallery Choir sings music of a wide variety of styles. The choir sings weekly for the 9:00 AM Sunday morning service, as well as occasional Choral Evensongs and Lessons and Carols. The Gallery Choir joins with the Parish Choir to sing particular services (Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil). This tight-knit group is especially ideal for parents who have children that participate in one of the children's choirs.

The Parish Choir

The Parish Choir is a mixed adult ensemble with section leaders that sings weekly for the 11:15 AM service on Sunday mornings. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 8:00 - 10:00 AM . The music sung by the Parish Choir includes plainsong, Renaissance polyphony, music of the Anglican cathedral tradition, and modern day anthems. The choir sings Choral Evensong monthly in addition to various other services throughout the year.

All choirs welcome new members. If you have an interest in participating in one of these ensembles, Director of Music, at 703-778-4929 or click here to send Jason an email. Whether you have sung in choirs all of your life, or you would like to try it as a new hobby, there's a place for you in our choirs. Come and join with us as we make a joyful noise to the Lord!