Cleveland, Tennessee
(423) 476-5541 | stlukes@stlukescleveland.org
320 Broad St NW Cleveland, TN 37311
Choir & Music
My Song Is Love Unknown (Butler) | October 6, 2024
Let the Words of My Mouth (Scott) | September 29, 2024
Like A Mighty Wind (Marrolli) | September 8, 2024
Do Not Be Afraid (Stopford) with Cody Hooper, tenor soloist | September 1, 2024
What Feast of Love (Keesecker) | August 25, 2024
Fairest Lord Jesus (traditional) | August, 18, 2024
Music at St. Luke's
St. Luke's Adult Choir
August 2024
As one of the newer members of St. Luke’s Adult Choir, I remembered a thought I often had since coming to St. Luke’s to worship in 2007. I felt that the choir was full of professional level singers, accompanied by wonderful accompanists, and expertly directed by Dr. Andrea Dismukes. I thought my voice was not needed. I felt best suited for singing in the congregation. Having been in choir in Episcopal churches since I was in 3rd grade, I was well aware of the value of music in worship. Long ago I heard that “He/She who sings, prays twice,” that music is one of the most lasting brain functions, and it also improves lung health. The reason I give of my time and talents to the choir now, and in the past, is that it is a time when I feel closest to God and to my fellow singers. It is one way I use my talents to serve God. I think the Choristers' Prayer says it best: “Bless, O Lord, us thy servants, who minister in thy temple. Grant that what we sing with our lips we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts, we may show forth in our lives. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” If singing is one of your talents, reach out to Dr. Dismukes about joining the choir.
Fran Henry, St. Luke’s Choir Member
St. Luke’s is blessed by the talent of many wonderful vocalists and musicians who offer their gifts to the glory of God by enriching our worship through music. Congregational singing, choral anthems, and instrumental pieces all draw us closer to God by following his command to “Make a joyful noise.”
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St. Luke’s Adult Choir
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Guest Vocalists and Musicians
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Bach’s Lunch and Concert Series
Music at St. Luke’s sets the tone for prayerful worship – from the opening voluntary, the hymns, offertory and communion anthems and closing voluntary. St. Luke’s has been blessed to have world-class musicians at the helm of its music program and as a member of the Adult Choir, it is such a privilege to sing under the direction of Dr. Andrea Dismukes. Choir members not only get free lessons on vocal technique and diction but have the opportunity to understand how the chosen hymns connect to the scripture readings every Sunday. Indeed, we have “church” during rehearsals. Personally, choir rehearsals have been a sanctuary for me and give me the chance to breathe and just enjoy making music as part of worship.
If you have ever desired to be part of a camaraderie of amateur and professional singers, sign up for the choir and be part of multiple musical offerings that St. Luke’s has throughout the year.
Marili Shoop, St. Luke’s Choir Member
