choir Archives

No choir during COVID-19, no problem

Posted July 6th, 2021

When the pandemic stopped her choir from singing, Kathie Mades used her creativity to write a children’s book to teach empathy and compassion.

Rediscovering the songs of the enslaved

Posted January 13th, 2021

Reviving Negro Spiritual music in its choir, the American Spiritual Ensemble performs to enthusiastic churches and audiences.

The risky business of singing

Posted September 9th, 2020

Congregations are continuing to look for creative solutions to engage their members musically without the health risks of communal singing.

Big Tent music director attracts local talent as worship leaders

Posted May 25th, 2017

Worship planning is well underway for this year’s Big Tent gathering of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in St. Louis, and musician Paul Vasile has something special in store for attendees. The multitalented musician and worship leader is bringing together a community choir and a host of local musicians to collaborate for services on the campus of Washington University, July 6–8.