Music Ministry

Here at St. John's we offer two worship experiences – Traditional and Contemporary. God speaks to many of us through songs and we have an amazing variety of music to keep you coming back for more!

During the Traditional Services, the Chancel Choir will uplift you with vocal and instrumental musical talents from within our congregation and invited guests. The music is chosen from the traditional Methodist Hymnal as well as carefully selected inspirational alternatives.

The Contemporary Praise Band offers upbeat Christian music. Many songs will be familiar so you will be able to jump right in and sing along. If you don’t know the words, no problem. They will be available on several screens.

Chancel Choir

Provides music for our Traditional Services. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from
7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Music Room #204 (September-May).

Childcare Provided
For more information, please contact Nicole Smith.

Nicole Smith, Director  /  Marjie Wenger, Accompanist

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Contemporary Praise Band

Praise Band provides music for our Contemporary Service. 

Are you looking to become more involved in worship? Our church is searching for passionate singers and musicians to help lead people to Jesus during Sunday mornings in our contemporary service.
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Contact Doug Mulhollen, Contemporary Praise Leader, at dougmulhollen@gmail.com if you are interested in joining this group.


​Contemporary Music Group
Back Row: Barb Mulhollen,  Ali Binswanger, Susan King & Jon Kramer
Middle Row: Cynthia Brock & Sharon Beebe
Front Row: Doug Mulhollen & Mike Boothe

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Hand Bells

Bell ringing is one of our most loyal group of musicians as without one person there the group misses part of the music! We are looking for ringers to join our amazing group. The ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Provides music for our Traditional Services. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Music Room #204 (September-May).

Childcare Provided


For more information, please contact Nicole Smith at 941-928-7531 or email choir@stjohns-sarasota.com.

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We See You...

Men's Quartet from our choir singing acapella, Sweet, Sweet, Spirit. Thank you for blessing the congregation with your spiritual gifts — St. John's has so much talent on all levels! Left to right: Dick Zarfos Gene Stutman, Jim Lanier and Doug Heystek.

Contact

Nicole Smith
Director of Traditional Worship
941.925.2661
or email
choir@stjohns-sarasota.com
Traditional Worship,
Chancel & Hand Bell Choir's

Contact

Doug Mulhollen
Director of Contemporary Worship
941.894.7486
or email
dougmulhollen@gmail.com

Dedicate an Anthem

You can now dedicate the Sunday morning anthem to someone special. Music is such a wonderful way to honor or bless someone. Each dedicated anthem is $10.00. If your choice of anthem is one we sing frequently then we can do them the following week. If your choice is a special request it may take up to 4 weeks for the choir to prepare, so be sure to get your requests in right away. Please be sure to sign up in the lobby at Sign-up Central and place your payment in an envelope and put into the box labeled "Dedicate an Anthem" (also located at Sign-Up Central).
Contact Nicole Smith at 925-2661 with any questions. 

Instruments Needed!

If you have any instruments used or otherwise in any condition, the music department is seeking donations or loans. Immediate needs include trombones, flutes or cellos. Please call Nicole if pick up arrangements need to be made. Thank you for any help!