Allamakee Ecumenical Choir and Children's Choir to begin rehearsals October 20 for Christmas Festival

The Allamakee Ecumenical Choir will begin weekly rehearsals Wednesday, October 20, at 9 p.m. in the balcony of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon. Now in its 34th season, the Choir will prepare for a Christmas Festival Service scheduled for Sunday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waukon. Anyone in the community who would like to sing and participate is welcome to attend rehearsals and join in the festivities.
The Choir will present a Festival of Lessons and Carols patterned after a similar service performed annually by the Kings College Chapel Choir in Cambridge, England. Area clergy will read the Christmas Story and musical selections will be presented by the Ecumenical Choir, children’s choir, and handbell choirs directed by James Bieber, Director of Music at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Traditional carols will be sung by choir and congregation with festive accompaniments by organ and brass choir.
The Ecumenical Children’s Choir will also begin weekly rehearsals Thursday, October 21 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the balcony of St. John’s Lutheran Church. All children in the community in grades three through eight are welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information, contact Director Jim Bieber at 563-568-3435 or 563-568-3097.