Worship of God through music has been a powerful force in our Lutheran heritage and in our spiritual life at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows. We invite you and members of your family to become active in a singing, handbell or drama group as we join our efforts to praise God.

It is by being active in the smaller groups of the church that friendships are formed. In our music groups, we seek to be in ministry to our congregation and to the members of the music groups and their families. Childcare is available as needed. Please call or email Danielle Lemieux to register for an ensemble or to help (253-752-4966 x105 or danielle@smlutheran.org ).

Music Staff Includes:

Danielle Lemieux – Director of Music for Children and Youth
Phyllis Bachman – Organist/Pianist
Cooper Sherry – Director of Music for Traditional and Blended Worship
Darren Kerbs – Director of Music for Contemporary Worship
Craig Cootsona – Worship Team drummer/percussionist
Caresse Robertson – Youth Music Drama Team Leader
Linda Wimberly – Youth Music Drama Mentor
Kay Smith, Jeanne Forseth, & Julie Frazier – Music Librarians

Children’s Choirs

Babies of St. Mark’s-
Babies of St. Mark’s is for infants through 3 years old.

Joyful Noise-
The Joyful Noise Choir is for children in Pre-K (4 year olds), Kindergarten, and 1st grades.

Jubilation-
The Jubilation Choir is for children grades 2 through 5.

Children’s Chimes-
The Children’s Chimes choir is for children in grades 2-5 (and mature 1st graders).

Youth Choirs

St. Mark’s Ringers-
St. Mark’s Ringers is a handbell choir for youth in grades 6-12.

Youth Music Drama Team-
Youth Music Drama Team is an acting choir and band for grades 6-12.

Adult Choirs

Bell’s of St. Mark’s-
This is a handbell choir that rings over 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and 3 octaves of handchimes.

Celebration Ensemble-
This group leads congregational singing by voice (cantors) and instruments (guitar, cello, flute, clarinet, recorder, trombone, French horn, piano, organ) and provides special music when needed.

Chancel Choir-
The Chancel Choir sings for the 11:00 a.m. worship service every Sunday, September through June.

Worship Team-
The Worship Team is for all adults age eighteen and older who are looking for an opportunity to praise God through contemporary music styles.