“Music indeed is the knowledge of apt modulation. If we live virtuously, we are constantly proved to be under its discipline, but when we sin, we are without music.”
Welcome to St. Paul's! We hope that if you enjoy singing or playing an instrument, you will join us in our weekly praise and worship of the Lord. Below you will find information about music activities at St. Paul's.
If you have further questions, please speak with organist and choir director Kathleen Prevost after the 10:30am service, or call the church at (704) 289-8434.
NURSING HOME HYMNS
The nursing home hymn sings are the 1st Sunday of every month at 1:00pm*, at Brookdale Union Park in Monroe. All are welcome to join. It's great fun and the residents do love the gift of music that is brought.
Call Kathleen Prevost at (704) 289-8434 if you have any questions or would like to join.
*As COVID protocols allow
ADULT CHOIR
The St. Paul's Adult Choir sings at the 10:30am service Sundays. During our regular season from September through Trinity Sunday, we rehearse at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings and at 10:00am before the 10:30am Sunday service. We love to welcome new members! Anyone interested in singing is welcome to join our "summer" choir, which meets at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, June through August. Samples of our anthems can be found on the Choir & Music playlist tab here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0f42zdzUpgOarJlXH0mGwwLIeAAfGpi.
handbell choir
The St. Paul's Handbell Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. and performs throughout the year. From ages 14 to 70+, our ringers love to make a joyful noise unto the Lord! See our Easter Sunday 2022 anthem here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAbKnoT6sXY&list=PL-0f42zdzUpiyShERgM13SJ4N40SC9J_l&index=2.
MONTHLY SHAPE NOTES
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church hosts a monthly Shape Note sing at 12:30 p.m. every 4th Sunday of each month in the Parish Hall at 116 South Church Street. Park by the playground and come to the Parish Hall.
Shape Notes are an old-fashioned way of notating music, but you don't need to know them in order to sing the hymns. The 4-part harmonies are beautiful and a great way to help kids learn to sing in parts.
We have a number of Sacred Harp 1991 edition hymnals, but feel free to bring your own (available here along with more information about Shape Note singing: http://originalsacredharp.com/). Please spread the word and invite your friends, and, if you like, bring some finger food to share. Contact Kathleen Prevost at rkprevost@gmail.com with questions. Hope to see you there!