The Saint Francis Choir sings a variety of sacred music and plays an integral role in worship. This group sings regularly in the 8:30 or 11:00 Sunday worship.  They also enjoy doing outreach performances in the community.

Rehearsals are Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals for Adult and/or Youth Sectionals are Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The choir is usually on hiatus from mid-July through August.  For 2011-2012, the choir resumes on August 28, 2011.  Visit the Saint Francis Choir Calendar for more details on our rehearsals and other activities.  Please REGISTER ONLINE or just show up for rehearsal.
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Over the past few years, the Saint Francis Choir has had several wonderful learning and perfomance opportunities including:

• Washington National Cathedral 2011 - Saint Francis Choir performed a Choral Prelude to the special ecumenical service on Sunday, June 26, 2011.  Click here for more information and to view photos and hear audio from this performance.
• World Premiere of Speak Peace - Saint Francis Choir had an opportunity that very few choirs have - to present the world premiere of a choral anthem on May 22, 2011.  Speak Peace was commissioned by the Music Ministry in honor of our director, Jim White.  For more information on the commissioning of this anthem, click here.  To see the church bulletin from this world premiere, click here.  To hear the choir perform this anthem in Washington National Cathedral, click here .
• Amahl and the Night Visitors - The Choir, soloists, and orchestra presented a fully staged production of this classic opera by Gian Carlo Menotti on Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, 2009.  Click here for more information and to view photos.  
• Hosting a Choral Festival Workshop and Concert - Guest conductor Donald Nally (Chorus Master of the Lyric Opera of Chicago) directed 7 area churches/choral organizations in this landmark event March 20-22, 2009.  Click here for more information and to view photos.
• Singing in the Big Apple - The Saint Francis Choir and Bell Ringers had an opportunity to sing in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on Friday, July 18, 2008!  Click here for more information and to view photos. 
• Washington National Cathedral - Saint Francis Choir performed a Choral Prelude to the Independence Day Evensong service at Washington National Cathedral on July 1, 2007.  Click here for more information and to view photos.

Major events for the coming year are:

A group of guitar-strumming, banjo-picking, tambourine-shaking folks who showcase their distinctive harmonies at selected services and at a monthly mission outreach to Glenaire Retirement community.

Rehearsals are as needed, usually Sundays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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Vocal Ensembles

• The Women's Ensemble sings two to four part music, and performs in worship several times a year. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Typically, there are 3 rehearsals prior to a performance. 

• The Men's Ensemble sings four-part men’s music, and performs in worship several times a year. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Typically, there are 3 rehearsals prior to a performance. 

For performance and rehearsal schedules for the Ensembles, please visit The Saint Francis Choir Calendar.  If you are interested in performing in one of our ensemble groups, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Learn to Sing Classes

These classes are offered periodically for adults who want to learn how to sing or to improve their vocal ability.  See the Music Events Schedule for current offerings.  Please REGISTER ONLINE for these classes. 
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