St. James Episcopal Music
Music Program
Organist/Director of Choirs: Walt Sayre
My name is Walt Sayre. I am the Organist/Director of Choirs for St. James Episcopal Church. My goal is to provide the best sacred music to accompany our church services, while at the same time providing a joyful, fun environment for the many dedicated volunteer musicians who make this possible.
We have many opportunities for the congregation to participate in making music at St. James services.
Rehearsals are held every week for Senior Choir and Bell Choir. The orchestras and small ensembles meet on an as-needed basis for special music arrangements.
For more information, contact Walt Sayre, Minister of Music
Bell Choir
Organist/Director of Choirs: Walt Sayre
The Bell Choir rehearses from September through May on Thursday nights from 5:30-7:00 pm, and plays at the 9:30 am service once a month except during Christmas and Easter at which time they play additional services.
For more information contact Walt Sayre, Minister of Music
St. James Choir
Organist/Director of the Choir: Walt Sayre
The choir rehearses every Sunday morning from 9:00-9:40 am and then again following the Sunday service. The choir sings at all 9:30 am Sunday services as well as special services during Holy Week, singing a wide variety of sacred music, including classical, contemporary, folk, world music, and spirituals.
For more information contact Walt Sayre, Minister of Music
Other Ensembles
In addition to these groups, St. James has been blessed with many small ensemble musical offerings. Groups that have formed include our Jazz Ensemble, Dixieland Jazz Ensemble, Recorder Group, Hammer Dulcimer Group, Brass Quintet. We appreciate all of our volunteer musicians who consistently go above and beyond to make our music program at St. James so great.
