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3768 Germantown Pike
Collegeville, PA  19426
Music
Ronald M. Davis
Organist and Choir Master

M.A., University of Pennsylvania
Organist, United Methodist Church, Havre de Grace, Maryland 1962-1987
Chancel Choir Director/Organist, St. James Episcopal Church, 1988-present
 
Mr. Davis' extensive vocal experience includes work with the Harford Choral Society, Harford Theatre (contemporary English language opera), Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia, Mary Green Singers, and chorus work with Curtis Opera Theatre and Academy of Vocal Arts. As a result of numerous Choral Tours he has traveled throughout the United States, eastern and western Europe and the Middle East.
 

Mr. Davis is also a composer whose work on occasion finds its way into St. James worship services.
The following are among the many original Davis' compositions used at St. James:
~ Epiphany Carol of St. James ~ Three Unison Pslams ~ Meditation for Organ
~ Lyrical Piece for Organ ~ St. James' Suite ~ Anthem of Praise in an Older Style
 
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~ St. James' Chancel Choir ~
 
    St. James Chancel Choir performs at the 10:00 a.m. worship service, with special anthems on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, and other designated services throughout the year. The choir, an all-volunteer ensemble, consists of adults of all ages and welcomes anyone with a desire to sing. Choral repertoire ranges from old masters through contemporary anthems. Opportunities exist for solo performances, especially during July and August when the choir is not active.
 
    Choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning the Thursday after Labor Day and continuing through the month of June.
 
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~ Bell Choir ~
 
The St. James Bell Choir, now in its 8th year, rehearses on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning the Thursday after Labor Day and ending in June. Bell performances are on the 5th Sundays of the month at the 10:00 a.m. service and at other designated services. Ringers are volunteers. Anyone is welcome to join. Ability to read music is a plus but is not a requirement.  Mr. Davis assures us. "if you can count you can ring".