CHANCEL CHOIR
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, September through late May from 7:30-8:45 p.m. This ensemble is for adults of all ages. We share an anthem each week in worship during the 10:30 a.m. service. The first Sunday of each month, we sing during the 8:00 a.m. service. We also share in the Christmas Cantata in December with the other ensembles.
HANDBELL CHOIR
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, September through the first week in May from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This ensemble is open to persons of all ages who have some music reading skills. We play during worship at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services 5 times during the choir season.
ANNIE GAUL CONCERT SERIES
The Annie M. Gaul Concert Series of St. John’s (Hain’s) was established as an outreach ministry of the church to enrich the cultural life of Berks County. It is supported entirely by individual and corporate contributions and free-will offerings. Everyone is invited to attend the following concerts:
December 7, 2019 Advent and Christmas Concert by the Choirs of Hain’s
(7:00 p.m.) A concert featuring the vocal and handbell choirs
while our sanctuary is decorated for the Advent & Christmas seasons
January 12, 2020 DOXA Gospel Ensemble (Snow Date: January 19, 2020)
(3:00 p.m.) Berks County’s premier gospel ensemble will share their amazing vocal talents in a program of inspiring music.
February 9, 2020 Taylor Made barbershop Quartet (Snow Date: February 16, 2020)
(3:00 p.m.) This award-winning quartet will present a cappella concert of various styles.
March 22, 2020 Let’s Dance Swing Orchestra
(3:00 p.m.) From 40’s Swing & Jazz to popular favorites from the Great American Songbook, this concert will make your toes tap and your heart sing!
April 19, 2020 “Winds of the Badlands”
(3:00 p.m.) Jill Haley, oboe; David Cullen, guitar; Susan McDevitt, piano. A stunning original composition with scenic visuals of Badlands National Park by Berks County renowned musician, Jill Haley
JUNIOR CHOIR
Rehearsals are Sundays, September through the first week in May from 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – For all youth in kindergarten through sixth grades. We sing in church usually the second Sunday of each month during the 10:30 a.m. service, join in the Christmas Cantata with the Senior Choir in December, and sing during the evening service on Good Friday.