Choirs
Voices of Crossings (Sanctuary Choir)
Composed of singers from varied backgrounds and directed by George Skramstad, Pastor of Worship Ministries, the choir leads worship on Sunday mornings and presents several major productions each year. Adults, sophomore age and above, may interview with Pastor George Skramstad. Rehearses Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. in room 172 and Sundays from 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Want to learn more about the choir without committing to joining? Ages 16 and up are invited to join us for rehearsals each Wednesday evening from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the choir room (located behind the Sanctuary stage). Open Choir Night is the first Wednesday of every month. It’s a great ministry to use your God-given musical talent!
My parents came down from Colorado to help me move into my new apartment and I wanted them to visit Crossings with me. My mom saw an announcement in the bulletin about the choir retreat, and she convinced me to go. I was looking for a way to serve and get plugged into the ministries, specifically music, and she thought choir would be the perfect opportunity. Since that initial step, my life has been richly blessed with new relationships with people from all walks of life. The choir has become my home away from home, a place where I know I am always welcomed. Each Sunday, I am able to sing and worship with fellow believers and I am so honored to be part of this exceptional choir.” —Tiana Perez (soprano)
Chapel Choir
This new choir, for singers age 16 and up, sings once a month in the Sunday Chapel service. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 8 p.m. in the Chapel.
Women’s Ensemble
This is an exciting musical group for women, led by Jeri Edmonds, who participate at many outside functions and occasionally for church services. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the choir room (located behind the Sanctuary stage).
Orchestra
Festival Orchestra (Sanctuary orchestra)
The Festival Orchestra plays for both Sanctuary services each Sunday morning and in several major productions each year. This team of volunteers is an integral part of the Sanctuary worship experience and is made up of very fine musicians. All sections are open for high school sophomores or older who have accomplished a certain amount of skill on their instrument. The orchestra is directed by Phil Moore and rehearses each Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Experienced musicians, high school age or older, interested in playing for worship services and special events should contact Kathy Krizer, Assistant to Worship Ministry.
kkrizer@crossingsokc.org (405) 302.1229
Playing in the Crossings Festival Orchestra, as a violinist, is a rare opportunity for me to worship and help lead worship through my instrument. It is something that is not offered in the arts world. I am truly grateful to play with such splendid musicians that offer their talents for worship every Sunday morning. It is refreshing and wonderful to see and experience!” —Elizabeth Chrisman (violin)
Chapel Hand Bell Choir
Ring the Bells! The hand bell choir performs regularly in Chapel services and other events throughout the school year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the orchestra room. Music readers interested in joining, contact Pam Sullivan.
(405) 722.7377