Music has always been an important part of the tradition at Christ Church. We have five choirs for children, teens, and adults that are vibrant, talented, and welcoming. The stone walls, slate floor, and encouraging congregation are the perfect backdrop for soul-stirring music each Sunday. For an audition to any of the choirs, please contact the Director of Music and Organist, Christopher Wells, at (914) 337-3544 ext. 116 or cwells@ccbny.org.

Christ Church Choir
The Christ Church Choir is a group of adult singers who enjoy making music and worshiping together. This choir sings regularly at the 10:00 A.M. service and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 P.M. In addition, this ensemble participates in the annual Advent Lessons and Carols service, and sings at several services of Evensong services each year, and many major feast and fast liturgies.

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Locus Iste

Schola Cantorum (Teens)
Schola Cantorum is a youth choir open to teens interested in performing with high musical standards defined by The Royal School of Church Music, Level III proficiency. Schola Cantorum has toured at the Washington National Cathedral, The American Cathedral and The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (NYC), St. Mary the Virgin (NYC), Carnegie Hall, and Trinity Church (Boston). This ensemble sings approximately twice each month in church services, and also performs in concerts, special occasions, and tours. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:00-8:15 P.M.

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If Ye Love me

Voice for Life Trebles
Voice for Life Trebles is open to boys and girls in Grades Two through Eight, who are enrolled in the Royal School of Church Music program at Christ Church – Voice for Life. They attend two of three rehearsals on Tuesdays (4-5pm or 4:30-5:30pm), Wednesdays (2:30-3:30), and Thursdays (4:30-5:30), and sing approximately twice each month. Choristers receive a first-rate musical education in sight-reading, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and theory, and an element of Christian Education is included in each level of Voice for Life. Parents of prospective choristers should contact the Director of Music, Christopher Wells, to receive more information.

The Sing ‘n Ring Choir
The Sing ‘n Ring Choir is for boys and girls in Grades Two and above. Rehearsals include practicing basic music skills, proper singing and bell-ringing technique, and fun! The choir rehearses in the Choir Room and the Undercroft on Tuesdays from 6:15-7:30 P.M.

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Psalm 116-by Kevin Hackett

The Primary Choir
The Primary Choir is for boys and girls in Kindergarten and First Grade. Each rehearsal uses games, movement and singing to explore the basics of music. This choir also explores and practices the basics of a Christian community. The choir sings several times a year (on Youth Sundays) and rehearses Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-4:30 P.M. in the choir room.

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Handbells

There are many options for musicians to play Handbells at Christ Church. There is a Handbell ensemble that meets weekly on Mondays (7-8:30pm) and is directed by Deborah Cook. In addition there are five “Handbell Sessions” that include two rehearsals and a performance in church. One can sign-up to ring in one session or all five! For a detailed schedule of Handbells, see Handbells Fall Schedule 2008.

The Parish Choir

The Parish Choir is for those who would like to sing, but are unable to commit to weekly rehearsals. The parish Choir sings at the 10:00 A.M. service with the Christ Church Choir several times during the year (November 23, March 8, April 19, and June 7), rehearsing at 9:00 A.M. on these Sundays.