The Vocal Choir at Holy Cross is primarily responsible for leading music in worship at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday service.    This dedicated group of singers provides weekly anthems, as well as leading the congregation’s song in hymnody and liturgy.

             The Vocal Choir presents a number of special musical performances throughout the year.  The “Advent Lessons and Carols” service takes place annually on the third Sunday of Advent, and the Choir performs a Christmas concert (immediately preceding the 8:00 p.m. Eucharist) every Christmas Eve.  Guest instrumentalists, in addition to the Handbell Choir, regularly join the Advent and Christmas events.

             The Choir also sings anthems to highlight special feast days such as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Pentecost, and Holy Cross Sunday.  Easter Sunday brings joyful participation at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, with the addition of a brass ensemble to enhance the celebration!   Outside of worship, the Choir has also performed as part of the  St. John’s Summer Concert series.    

             On different occasions, the Holy Cross Choir joins with visiting ensembles to perform  massed choir anthems.  These experiences offer our smaller parish group the opportunity to praise God in fuller glory, as well as to build musicianship and community. 

             Vocal Choir practice takes place August through June on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., in the Choir room at Skiles Hall.  Adults, from High School to senior ages, are welcome to join us!  Please contact Elaine Kallestad for more information.