If you are interested in finding out more information on or joining any of these choirs, please don’t hesitate to contact David Heinze, our Director of Music & Organist via email at dheinze@ccbny.org.
The Christ Church Choir
· The primary adult choir for the 10:00 A.M. Sung/Choral Holy Eucharist service on Sunday mornings, singing a wide range of repertoire from the Middle Ages to the present day.
· Sings for special services throughout the year, which include Choral Evensong, Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, the Triduum during Holy Week, and other feast days such as Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday.
· Weekly Rehearsals occur on Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. and Sundays at 8:45 A.M. An additional rehearsal is held at 3:30 PM on the Sundays when the choir is singing for Evensong, Lessons & Carols, etc. (this is a once monthly occurrence)
· Each voice part is anchored by one or more professional staff singers.
· Open to all adults with dedication and basic musical ability, after an informal consultation with the Director of Music (dheinze@ccbny.org)
· Join at any point during the choral season! Membership in the Christ Church Choir is open on a rolling basis throughout the choir season and new members are welcome to join at any time.
A detailed calendar of rehearsals and performances is distributed at the beginning of each season.
The Christ Church Choristers
· Professional training in music for children ages 5-18 for both boys and girls
· The program is modeled on the English cathedral choir tradition (such as the one at Westminster Abbey) and is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America.
· No required tuition fees, only the strong commitment of parents and choristers.
· Free Piano Lessons available for children in Grade 2 and older as part of their participation in the program.
· Children of any religious affiliation or none at all are welcome and respected. Through their participation in the parish’s worship, choristers learn about the Christian faith in the affirming Episcopal tradition.
Weekly Rehearsals: Friday afternoons
o 4:00-4:30pm for Kindergarten - 1st Grade (followed by Snack Time)
o 4:45-5:30pm for 2nd Grade and older (followed by pizza & lemonade)
· Open Enrollment: Admission to the chorister program is on-going and open during the entire course of the choral season (September-May). New choristers are most welcome to join at any time!
To enroll your child(ren) in The Christ Church Choristers, please email the Director of Music at dheinze@ccbny.org
A detailed calendar of rehearsals and performances is distributed at the beginning of each season.
Music Staff at Christ Church Bronxville
David Heinze, Director of Music & Organist
Julie Johnson, Soprano Staff Singer
Sharla Nafziger, Soprano Staff Singer
Holly Castle, Alto Staff Singer
Kristopher Jean, Tenor Staff Singer
William Velasco, Tenor Staff Singer
Bert Johnson, Bass Staff Singer
Theodore Mankiewicz, Bass Staff Singer