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Music at Saint James The music program at Saint James is an integral part of the worship life of the congregation. It seeks to express the love and glory of God and enhance worship through inspiring and artistic expression of praise. The vocal and instrumental choirs are today’s expression of the rich tradition and musical excellence at |
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The Saint James Senior Choir season is the first Sunday following Labor Day through Pentecost and sings most regularly at the 10:30 service the first, third and fourth Sundays as well as both Sunday services on Festival Sundays. The choir also sings at worship on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Membership is open to adult singers, age 15 and up. Rehearsals are Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:45 in the choir room or the choir loft. Everyone is welcome. No auditions. Interested singers may contact Tom Rowland through the church office 651-457-9232. The Saint James Senior Handbell Choir season is September through May and plays monthly as well as for evening seasonal worship services. Rehearsals are Monday evenings in the bell choir loft at 7:30 PM. Interested bell ringers may contact Winifred Farley through the church office at 651-457-9232.
The Saint James Women’s Ensemble sings regularly in morning worship and for special occasions and concerts. Participation in the Women’s Ensemble is by invitation. Interested singers may contact Siri Johnson through the church office at 651-457-9232.
The Saint James Junior Choir is an energetic group of youth in grades 4-8. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 6:00. The Junior Choir regularly sings in morning worship, the annual Sunday School Christmas program and at special occasions. Interested singers may contact Susan Shultze or Amy Heesch through the church office at 651-457-9232.
The Saint James Junior Handbell Choir season is September through May and plays monthly for morning worship services. Rehearsals are Monday evenings in the bell choir loft at 5:00 PM. Interested bell rings may contact Winnie Farley or Linda Finnegan through the church office at 651-457-9232. The Saint James Brass Choir Brass brings fanfare accompaniment to our Festival Services. Enjoy the Saint James Brass at Reformation, All Saints, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Palm Sunday and Easter worship. Interested brass players may contact Roger Grimm through the church office at 651-457-9232. Musical InstrumentsA Steinway “B” piano is heard regularly during worship services and concerts. The original organ at St. James was installed by the Moller Organ Company of Hagerstown, Maryland in 1947 and had 12 ranks of pipes located in chambers in the balconies on either side of the nave. In 1997, Olson-Lethert Organs of Roseville, Minnesota began work in six phases to replace the blower and mechanical action, modernize the console and expand and complete the tonal resources. Upon completion in the fall of 2008, seven ranks of pipes, the keyboards and several rebuilt chests from the original organ will have been incorporated into a new and expanded organ. Of three manuals and pedal playing on 72 draw knobs, the new organ has the complete tonal palate of a true American Classic organ and supports playing the range of organ repertoire from baroque to contemporary. The instrument has complete principal choruses in the Great, Swell, Choir and Pedal divisions at 32,16, 8, 4, 2 and 1; five mixtures; five mutations at 2 2/3, 1 1/3 and 1 3/5; a variety of beautifully voiced flute and string stops at 32,16, 8, 4, 2, and 1; and six ranks of reeds at 32, 16, 8 and 4 including a solo division with both Fanfare and Imperial Trumpets Enchamade;
chimes and a six bell Zimbelstern. The stunningly beautiful Imperial Trumpet is installed enchamade below the rose window on the east sanctuary wall. The Fanfare Trumpet is installed enchamade and under tonal expression in the swell chamber. The organ façade is comprised of twelve highly polished organ pipes installed within the grill of the pipe chambers on either side of the nave. The façade adds visual interest and makes a statement that a pipe organ of significance is located within each chamber.
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GREAT ORGAN (Expressive, 10 ranks) |
SWELL ORGAN (Expressive, 10 ranks) 16 Rohr Gedeckt 16 Viola 8 Spitz Principal 8 Rohr Gedeckt 8 Viola 8 Voix Celeste 4 Spitz Principal 4 Rohr Gedeckt 4 Viola 2 Principal 2 Flote 1-1/3 Larigot 1 Cymbal 16 Posaune 16 Bassoon 8 Trumpet 8 Oboe 8 Vox Humana 4 Clarion 4 Schalmei Tremulant |
CHOIR ORGAN (Expressive, 12 Ranks) |
SOLO ORGAN (2 Ranks) |
PEDAL ORGAN (7 Ranks) |
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