Music

Music at Saint James’ Warrenton is traditional, centered on a choir and organ and using primarily hymns and service music from The Hymnal 1982. Music is woven throughout the liturgy each Sunday at the 10:15 a.m. service, and there are generally several special music services throughout the year — especially during Advent and Holy Week.

If you’re interested in getting involved, email Jesse Ratcliffe at music@saintjameswarrenton.org.

Adult choir

The Saint James’ choral experience is one of a strong community, music education and history, and leadership. The choir at Saint James’ is open to all skill levels and schedules. Each rehearsal dedicates time to train voices to sing and to read music. Additionally, the choir has numerous opportunities to sing even if dedicating every Thursday doesn’t fit your schedule.

One of the most vital elements of church choirs is their role in worship. Aside from the choral anthem, the choir serves to lead and inspire congregational singing for all the hymns and service music. The music for worship is practiced and sung with the same intentionality as the choral music.

The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from September through May.

Handbells

The handbell choir can be a joyful musical outlet for those who don’t sing or play an instrument. Our handbell choir participates in several services throughout the year, especially during Advent and Holy Week. Handbell rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from September through May.

Church band

The church band, composed of parishioners playing acoustic instruments, generally leads music on one Sunday per month at the 10:15 service. In addition to The Hymnal 1982, the church band draws music from hymnals and songbooks, including Wonder, Love and Praise, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and Gather.

Children

Each Sunday during Children’s Church, Jesse Ratcliffe spends a few minutes teaching our children how to express their faith through song. Children occasionally sing an anthem during the service.