Music Ministry of St. Michael's Lutheran
Choral Music
Nurturing students through quality music education and performance
while, setting, meeting, and achieving high standards of excellence to the glory of God!
while, setting, meeting, and achieving high standards of excellence to the glory of God!
Overview of Our Program
Choir is offered to all grades at St. Michael's Lutheran School. Through weekly rehearsals, students are given the opportunity to use their God-given voices to sing His praise and proclaim His word in song. Music itself, and especially the sung Word, has been a vital part of Christian worship throughout the centuries, and we are proud of this great heritage that we will now pass along to the next generation.
All of the school choirs sing in worship services on a regular basis. Other highlights of the year include the school Christmas service, the spring concert, and, for upper grades, participation in the Bay Area Music Festival.
All of the school choirs sing in worship services on a regular basis. Other highlights of the year include the school Christmas service, the spring concert, and, for upper grades, participation in the Bay Area Music Festival.
K-1 Choristers (Grades K-1)
The school choral program begins with our Kindergarten and first grade choir. All students in these grades participate in choir, which rehearses weekly during the school day and sings for worship on a regular basis. Much of the repertoire for this group comes from the Lutheran Service Book and other children's hymnals. This choir is under the direction of Mrs. Heather Bierlein.
Cherub Choir (Grades 2-4)
Students in grades 2-4 form the Cherub Choir. In this ensemble singers are introduced to simple two-part singing, while the concepts learned in K-1 Choristers are expanded and further developed. All students in grades 2-4 participate in this choir, which is under the direction of Mr. Tim Eyster.
Select Choir (auditioned 5-8, elective)
The 5-8 Select Choir is an elective ensemble for students in grades 5-8. This group sings a wide variety of music from across the ages. They participate in worship regularly and have consistently received high ratings at the Bay Area Music Festival. This ensemble is open to all students in grades 5-8; a brief audition is held for placement purposes.