The Choirs of
Saint Mark's

  Saint Mark's Adult Choirs

  Saint Mark's Choir School
for Children & Youth

  Instrumental Groups

  Affiliated Choirs and Artists in Residence ...
including The Compline Choir and
Peregrine Medieval Vocal Ensemble

Saint Mark's Adult Choirs:

The Cathedral Choir

Mel Butler directs this choir of fifty skilled men and women. The Cathedral Choir sings most Sunday morning 11:00 services, in addition to a full range of festival services and concerts. They present a diverse repertoire of traditional music. Admission to this group is by audition.

The Saint Mark’s Singers

Directed by Mel Butler, this is a group of twenty–five dedicated singers who provide music for the 9:00 service each Sunday. The Saint Mark’s Singers music ranges from the likes of Mozart and Elgar to more "contemporary" styles of gospel and jazz.

The Gallery Choir

Brian Fairbanks directs this chamber choir of men and women who provide music for Evensongs, summer Sundays, and festival services. The Gallery Choir’s repertoire includes music of many traditions, including Hebrew, African, Jazz, and traditional Anglican music. Admission to this group is by audition.

The Women’s Choir

The Women’s Choir is directed by Brian Fairbanks. Made up of women of varying backgrounds and abilities, the Women’s Choir provides music for Evensong, Labyrinth walks, and other special occasions, with a repertoire ranging from the music of Hildegard of Bingen to the ecumenical chant of the Taizé community.

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Saint Mark's Choir School:

The Junior Choristers

These children, grade 2 and under, meet during the sermon at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service. The Junior Choristers is a training choir for the Boys and Girls Choir. They learn basic musicianship skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere. They sing primarily at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service several times a year.

The Boys and Girls Choir

Directed by Brian Fairbanks, the Boys and Girls Choir meets Wednesday afternoons, after school. This choir sings regularly at Wednesday Evensongs and Sunday morning services. It is open to singers grades 3 through 7 from throughout the greater Seattle area. Singers receive weekly vocal training, learn to read music, sing in several languages and styles, and discover what it is to be a minister in the church. They also enjoy special events: hosting the Annual Children’s Choir Festival, tours, sleepovers, etc.

The Youth Ensemble

Brian Fairbanks trains this group of young men and women (Grade 8 and above) from the parish, diocese, and the surrounding community; they meet Wednesday evenings. The Ensemble sings music from a variety of traditions, from Taizé chant to gospel to world and Anglican music. Girls from the Youth Ensemble annually sing Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols for the Cathedral’s Christmas services.

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Instrumental Groups:

The 9:00 Ensemble

This group provides instrumental support for the 9:00 service with guitars, percussion, woodwinds, keyboards and strings.

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Affiliated Choir:

For decades the Compline Choir has sought to enter the mystical presence of the Divine through the Compline service. Under the Direction of Dr. Peter Hallock, Canon Precentor Emeritus, this choir of 18 men sings the ancient chants of this final service of the monastic day. The service is also highlighted frequently by Dr. Hallock’s numerous compositions. Compline is a Seattle tradition with hundreds attending each week and thousands listening via radio broadcast.

Artists in Residence:

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