The people of Calvary "devote themselves to the apostles' teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer."  (Act 2:42)

This description of life in the early Christian community is also our historic pattern for worship:  Reading; teaching the scriptures; the fellowship of gathering together as a community of faith; the Eucharist (breaking bread); and prayer.

"The liturgy of Holy Communion continues to 'embody the tradition of worship during the early centuries of the Church's existence' and as reaffirmed during the Reformation era."  (With One Voice, 4)

Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir was the first musical ensemble organized at Calvary, assembling in 1956 under the leadership of Bob Ruddick and Evelyn Wilkerson, who also played the organ.

This superb musical ensemble supports and leads the congregation in the singing of the liturgy and hymns. Special choral works are offered that reflect and enhance the lessons assigned for the day. While the works are primarily acappella, there are pieces which employ instrumental accompaniment (organ, harpsichord, piano, strings, guitars, brass, bells woodwinds, etc.) Several original compositions and arrangements created by Calvary members are available for your use.

Sanctus Choir
This choir is for children from the 4th to 8th grades.

Cantorum/Bell Choir
This choir/bell group is for children 4th to 8th grades.

Seraphim Choir
This choir is for children from the 1st to 3rd grades.

Cherubim Choir
This choir is for children from 3 year olds to kindergartners.

The Brass uplifts the Eucharist celebration on high feast days, playing festival settings of the liturgy and hymns. They also play pieces written specifically for brass ensembles, while joining the Sanctuary Orchestra and Bell Choirs for major ensemble works.

Adult Handbell Choir
Mary Keller, Director
The Handbell Choir accompanies the liturgy and hymns as well as plays original compositions.

The Children's Handchime Choir
Debbie Villavicencio, Viktor Andersson
The Children's Handchime Choir performs during Eucharistic celebrations, accompanies the various children's choirs, plays music by themselves, and plays with the Handbell Choir.

Calvary has these instruments for our use:

• 12-rank tracker-action Reger organ provides the primary support for the congregation’s song. A fund has been started for enlarging pipe organ capacity.
• John Leavitt harpsichord, given in memory of L.S. Schultz, C.E. Schwarz and Charles Schwarz
• 1876 upright Steinway grand piano, registered on the feast of the Reformation.
• 1979 Baldwin professional piano given in loving memory of Richard A. Tergerson
• 1930 Shiller 5’7” parlor grand piano
• 1987 Samick “C” 7’5” grand piano
• 1896 Kimbell upright grand
• 25” and 30” Yamaha Timpani
• Roland V-Drum Set with T-23 extender
• Yamaha DX7 synthesizer
• Korg model Poly-six (P-6) synthesizer
• Ensoniq 88 synthesizer (full weighted keyboard)
• Engelhardt Model 110 full size (4/4) Cello
• 3 + octave Schulmerich Handbells
• 3 octave Malmark Handchimes given in loving memory of Sue Anderson
• Glockenspiel, Bass Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal
• Percussive medley: bongos, timbales, guiro, claves, maracas, shakers, bass drum, tenor drum, Indian drum, tambourines, slide whistle, recorders, Tibetan dragon finger cymbals