St. Luke's Music Ministry and Arts
Music Ministry and Arts Staff
Brass Ensemble Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Team Leader: Chris Richards 303-933-7316 or email Chris or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir rehearses for and participates in Sunday morning worship services regularly during the year. The choir sings a wide variety of music ranging in diversity from traditional to contemporary sacred. Whether you’ve had a lot of singing experience or you’ve had a little and would like to learn more, there is a place for you in the choir. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm in Asbury Music Team Leader and Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Cherub’s Choir (3yrs-K) The Cherub’s Choir is a music and movement program for children 3 years through Kindergarten. The children learn about Christian values through song in a nurturing environment and develop motor skills through movement and playing instruments. They also perform for a few Sunday worship preludes throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to attend rehearsals with their children. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays during Wednesday Nite Live from 6:30-7:15pm in the David open area Music Team Director: Suzanne Sharpe 303-470-9188 or email Suzanne
Flute Ensemble Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Team Leader: Ruth Smith 303-683-0676 or email James Ramsey
Grace Notes Grace Notes is a small gospel choir ensemble that meets on Thursday evenings before regular Chancel Choir practice. They sing for services throughout the year. All are welcome! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are TBD Music Team Leader: Marge Harper 303-971-0672 or email James Ramsey
Ministers of Swing The Ministers of Swing is a full complement Big Band and Jazz Ensemble that plays benefit concerts and dances throughout the year at St. Luke's and in the community. We have a lot of fun jazzin’ it up or swingin’. The music level of the ensemble ranges from medium easy to medium difficulty. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturdays mornings in Asbury Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Old Time Gospel Band This band performs for worship services and events throughout the year. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are TBD Music Team Leader: Matt Rose 303-660-6555 or email Matt
Performing Arts Academy The fundamental aspect of this creative adventure is learning and building the character and self-esteem of each participant through music, drama and dance. There are no auditions and everyone is invited. We offer classes in Singing, Dance, Music Theory, Acting and Improvisation, Music Rehearsal, Technical Aspects of a Production, and Audition Skills. All of these educational experiences are appropriately tailored for all age groups. Our desire is to not only build confidence and skills through the arts but also nurture Christian values and do it in a safe space for learning. Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz are opportunities for children 1st - 3rd grade (Primary Prayz) and 4th - 6th grade (Junior Prayz) to participate in learning to sing, play instruments and learn Christian principles through song. This program is designed to develop cognitive skills by engaging children in a variety of musical and movement activities, with an emphasis on singing. Children will sing the prelude in Sunday services 5-6 times a year. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays Sept. - May, 6:30-7:20pm. Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Sonrise Band The Sonrise Band plays gathering songs Sunday mornings and contemporary music ministries throughout the year. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Leader: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
St. Luke’s Wind Ensemble All band instruments welcome. This is a "cross-generational" ensemble at St. Luke's that provides an opportunity for families to play together and for anyone looking to be part of a band again. Please contact Kay Coryell to participate. Meeting Time/Place: Saturday Mornings (Fall and Spring) Music Team Leader: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay Coryell or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Tintinnabulators Handbell Choir Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm in Asbury Music Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Tone Chimes Children grades 4-6 are invited to participate in this fun and musical WNL program. No experience needed. We will explore music by playing tone chimes Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday nights 7:25-8:00pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
WOMEN OF NOTE Women of Note is an auditioned group of six women who perform contemporary to classical music in 3-6 parts for worship services and concerts. They also participate in a very active Prison Ministry. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Leader: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Joyful Noise Youth Handbell Choir This is an opportunity for youth, grades 7-12 to build their musical skills through ringing handbells and to have lots of fun doing it. Come and have a great time! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO) Come swing with us! This group is for youth in grades 7-12 who play instruments. You’re invited to “jazz” with us Sunday afternoons. No previous jazz experience required. Bring your friends–the more, the merrier! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Off Notes Youth Choir Youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to come and sing and have fun. No previous experience required - only the desire to sing your heart out! We sing at Youth Worship services on Sunday evenings and monthly for regular worship services on Sunday mornings. Bring a friend! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm in Asbury Music Team Directors: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay and Jane Damsgard Arts MinistryThe Arts Ministry is a diverse
community with a range of experience working together to create ways of sharing
the Gospel with drama and music. Called the Wesley Players, they reach members
of St. Luke’s and the greater community with a wide variety of talents and
gifts. The Arts Ministry performs in worship services as well as outside of the
context of worship in the form of productions, both musical and dramatic. If
you’d like to become part of the Arts Ministry at St. Luke’s either on stage or
behind the scenes, please contact me.
Wesley Players Meeting Time/Place: TBA Drama Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Puppet Ministry The Puppet Ministry conveys Biblical stories to a diverse community and audience. If you love participating in a highly unique way, then this is the ministry for you! Come and join in the fun. All are invited. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Puppet Ministry Team Leaders: Steve and Cathy Collins 303-346-0275 or email James Ramsey
St. Luke's Improv Performers (SLIP) This is an improvisational theater team. This will be a great opportunity for adults who have played at improv before and for those that have not and are just interested in having some laughs and building some skills. We will be working toward our first event scheduled for September 20th at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. The competition will look and feel like "Who's Line Is It Anyway". If you enjoy that television show or just like to laugh, plan to join us! If you have played at short form improv before please come. If you have always wanted to learn this skill, please join us as well! Improvisational theater is an ability that can be put to use in everyday life. You will learn to think on your feet, listen to others and respond quickly, to trust your instincts and hone your skills. No previous experience is necessary to play. All you need is a willing spirit and a desire to have a good time! This group will welcome players at anytime so join us when you can. We will be looking to those that have prepared well to perform on the 20th so if you would like to be on the first team of players, plan to join us early and often! Meeting Time/Place: Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 starting May 20th in Goliath Team Leader: Jenna Wilcox or email Jenna
Wesley Improv Team for Youth (WITY) This is the youth version of SLIP, St. Luke's Improv Performers. Meeting Time/Place: Sunday mornings at 11:00am Team Leader: Jenna Wilcox or email Jenna |
The
Brass Ensemble is active in Sunday morning worship services throughout
the year either performing or accompanying choirs. The instrumentation
includes Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. There is no
age limitation, just the desire to make great brass music. The music
level of the ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty. 
The
Flute Ensemble participates in Sunday morning worship services approximately
once every month. If you want to dust off the old flute and get back to playing
again, now is your chance. No age limit required. The music level of the
ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty. 
The
Tinntinabulators Handbell Choir is a 5-octave handbell choir and rehearses every
Tuesday to prepare for morning worship services once a month. All are encouraged
who have the desire to get ringing again or want to learn how to ring. 
The
Wesley Players performs 2 productions annually, both spring and fall. All are
welcome to audition when posted. Recent or upcoming productions include: Godspell, Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph and Mary 4-Ever, Steel Magnolias,
Jesus Christ Superstar, The Other 12 Disciples, Pure as the Driven Snow, Fiddler on the Roof,
The Sound of Music, God's Favorite and The Music Man.