(NEW) Introducing Heather Blalock

Director of our new Cherub Choir

for Children 4yo-1st Grade

Music Director Dr. Bryan Black introduces to the parish a new branch of our music program for children, and a new member of our church family to lead it.

Bryan writes:

"It is my great joy to lead the St. James Children's Choir which numbers eleven singers and has spanned ages from second grade to high school. That's quite a span!

Meanwhile, we have a growing number of younger children who are ready to sing and learn but need a different teaching model more driven by aural learning rather than music notation. What to do?

Sometimes the answer (or person) comes to you while riding on a tour bus in the UK. That's what happened to me this summer when I realized that Heather Blalock, whom I have known for twenty years, had the very skills St. James needed.

Even better, this distinguished educator and mother of three has agreed to lead our brand-new Cherub Choir so ages four through first grade can learn in an environment designed just for them.

Meanwhile, you can read about Heather in her own words:

"Heather Blalock is a graduate of Shorter College with a Bachelor of Music Education and Georgia State University with a Master of Music Education. She also holds certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Musikgarten. Heather taught elementary music in both DeKalb County and Cobb County-including 5 years at Hollydale Elementary- before becoming a full time stay at home mom and home study teacher. Married to Stephen, Heather is the mother of three neurodivergent young adults and a caregiver to her adult sister-in-law with developmental delays. In her leisure time she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and singing with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus."

To inquire about involving a child in one of our choirs, email Bryan at music@stjamesmarietta.com

Adult Choir Practice

We rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:30p and would love for you to join us! Contact Bryan Black at music@stjamesmarietta.com.

Children's Choir Practice

Children gather Wednesday evenings for Wednesday Night Supper at 5:45p w/Dr Black in the Parish Hall.  Rehearsal is 6:30p to 7:00p

Contact Bryan Black, Director of Music, for more information.  A break for the summer begins after Sunday, May 20, 2026 until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30p when we reconvene.

Tower Bell Ringers

The tower bell ringers practice schedule is Mondays, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact Cathy Brown if interested.

Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir rehearses on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.  A break for summer 2026 begins after Sunday, May 18, 2026.  All returning members and interested new ringers are warmly invited. Contact Bryan Black, Director of Music, for more information.