Handbells & Hot Dogs
Sunday, October 30, 12:00 PM
Reservations Requested      612-827-4406
St. John’s Handbell Choir, an inter-generational group, will entertain you with music and will do a short demonstration. Handbells are capable of producing a variety of sounds, from delicate melodies to big, loud chords. We’ll demonstrate the basic ringing technique as well as how to produce special effects such as plucking, striking with a mallet, tower ringing, and more. The program will conclude with an opportunity for audience members to give bell-ringing a try.  A hot dog lunch will be served. Kids, invite a neighbor or a friend to join you!  All are welcome!

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Prior Events 

La-La-La Lunch!
Sunday, February 13, 12:00 PM

Enjoy a fun lunch and some time learning about and using the instrument that is given
to us all---our voice!  St. John's own Anne Nervig and Michelle Nordberg will
lead kids in what promises to be a fun event.

It’s fun to sing alone, but it’s even more fun to sing with a group.  Come and find out
 about different ways voices can join together to make music.  You’ll hear some familiar songs, learn some new ones, and even participate in a vocal orchestra!  Each person
 will also receive their own “music box lunch”.

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  Strings and Wings
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Do you want to see a 100-year old golden harp?  Have the opportunity to interact with and hear "Heavenly Harpist" Emily Gerard, a Carnegie Mellon Masters graduate and harp teacher at MacPhail Center for Music?  Then join us in the Fellowship Hall for lunch and a fun harp demonstration.  Ms. Gerard will engage kids of all ages as she introduces this string instrument and its history, how its strings and pedals work, and plays a mini-concert to demonstrate its many sounds.  Chicken wings (nuggets for the little ones) and accompanying fare will be on the menu.  Invite your friends and family to attend this "angelic event".

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Jazz and Jambalaya
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:00 Noon

An entertaining program for children of all ages.
Travel to New Orleans for jazz and savory jambalaya. Improvised and spontaneous, "jazz" has been called "America's Classical Music." Join us for a demonstration of traditional and mainstream jazz, and enjoy a lunch of New Orleans jambalaya with all the trimmings. 
Hot dogs will be available for those not "jazzed" by jambalaya.

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Percussion and Pasta
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 12:00 Noon

Experience the many unique sounds created by instruments that are part of the ancient family known as percussion.  This will be more than tambourines and cymbals! Our own Scott Prescott, a professional percussionist, parent of two boys and middle school teacher is well qualified to be the presenter.  His presentation will be geared especially to children but will appeal to all ages.  Spaghetti and meatballs, kids’ favorite, will be on the menu!