In these pandemic times, when neither choir nor congregational singing is advisable we are continuing to find new ways to lift our voices in song and make a joyful noise unto the Lord in worship.  Singers and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities are welcome to offer their musical gifts to support the worship life of St. Mark's during this season. 
Find links to sheet music and audio recordings below, to assist you in learning music for upcoming services.

Singers and instrumentalists of all ages and experience levels are welcome. ​

Join us for Rehearsal!
Sundays 11AM

In Mother Sylvia's Zoom Room
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID 510-932-1315

Contact

St. Mark's Director of Music Ministry
Jeremy Wirths
jeremyrw77@gmail.com
Cell #: ​505-358-6729

Recording Instructions
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In order to participate in the recording you will need:
  1. Your Music (printed out or otherwise readily available)
  2. A computer (or tablet) connected to headphones (to listen to guide track)
  3. A smartphone or tablet with "voice memo" or "voice recorder" open and ready to record. 
THEN
  1. Listen to the accompaniment track with your headphones 
  2. Sing along, and record your own voice singing your own part using the "voice memo" or "voice recorder" function on your smartphone or tablet.  ​
  3. Email your voice recording to Jeremy:  jeremyrw77@gmail.com

Upcoming Projects

Peace I Leave With You (Due April 26, 2021)
Piano Only
Piano + All Voices
​Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Sing Praise to God who reigns above- Whitlock  (Due May 3, 2021) 
Organ
All Voices
Soprano part
Alto part
Tenor part
Bass part
#205 Good Christians All (Due April 19)
Sheet Music
Organ Only
Organ
Soprano- just organ because the part is just the melody
Alto
Tenor
Bass

The Whole Bright World #211 (Due April 27)

Organ Only
All Voices
Empty

Experimenting with Orthodox Chants with Donnel

PARTS: 
Melody: sung by a singer/cantor
Ison: is a drone note, or a slow-moving lower vocal part, used in Byzantine chantand some related musical traditions to accompany the melody. It serves to support the melody, and not to transform it into a harmonized or polyphonic piece.
Historically, it is the oldest genre of extant music that is monophonic and sung acapella. It is a tradition that provided musical treated to all sacred texts. See 2 examples below. 
CHANT 1 (Melody): "God Calls Each Star By Name"
Lyrics Guide
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