Mykel Byersmith, Children and Youth Choir Director
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Parish Office: (806) 358-2461
Or
Jim Gardner, Director of Music Ministry, Organist, Choir Master
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Parish Office: (806) 358-2461, ext. 105
The St. Thomas Children’s Choirs rehearse on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm in the Music Wing during the school year. All are welcome to join us. Contact Mykel Byersmith or Jim Gardner or look in the bulletin for specific dates.
The KIDS Choirs sing with the entire Music Department in October/November at our three Combined Music Masses. The KIDS Choirs also sing at the 5:00 pm Christmas eve mass, Easter and First Communion masses.
Children’s Choirs Rehearsal Times
Ages 4 through 5th grade – Wednesdays starting at 6:00 pm
GOALS & PURPOSES OF KIDS CHOIRS OF ST. THOMAS
(created by MaryAnn Ellis, volunteer)
Our youngest choir, the Kings Children’s Choir is comprised of children age 4 as of September 1st through Kindergarten and rehearse from 6:00 - 6:30 pm weekly during the school year. They experience music through singing, listening and instrument playing.
The Intercessors and Disciples are made up of children in 1st and 2nd grades. Rehearse is from 6:00 - 6:45 pm weekly during the school year. They experience music through singing, listening, music games and instrument playing.
The Saints are made up of children in 3rd - 5th grade and rehearse from 6:00 - 7:00 pm weekly during the school year. They experience music through singing, listening, music games, handchime ringing and other instrument playing. The Saints have the opportunity to also audition for solos for the Christmas eve 5:00 pm mass as well as 9:00 am Easter mass and First Holy Communion. The children will continue learning how to read music with emphasis on music theory and correct singing technique.