Music Ministry Offerings 2010-11
Choir Ministries
Adult Music Ministry
Chancel Choir - Wednesday, 7:15-8:30 pm
The Chancel Choir is the primary worship choir of the music ministry. They rehearse and sing weekly in worship in addition to special events and seasonal music presentations. Nursery is provided by reservation only.
Jubilation Singers (by director's recommendation) - Wednesday, 6:15-7:10 pm
This is an adult ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings regularly in worship. Music reading and advanced vocal skills strongly encouraged. Email Michael Roberts for details. Nursery is provided by reservation only.
Grace Ensemble (women) - Thursday, 11 am-noon
This ensemble is composed of adult ladies who rehearse weekly and sing regularly in worship. The ensemble performs traditional, contemporary, secular and sacred music with worship responsibilities, as well as community outreach and service. Nursery is provided by reservation only.
Women's Chamber Choir - Wednesday (monthly), 7-7:30 pm
The adult ladies’ chamber ensemble rehearses the first Wednesday of the month and sings monthly in worship. They perform a variety of choral literature. The ensemble's membership is by director’s recommendation.
Men's Choir - Rehearses quarterly as announced
The Men’s Choir rehearses 30 minutes before the worship service in which they are singing. Ensemble membership this season is by showing up.
Youth Music Ministry
Youth Choir - Sunday, 5-6 pm
The Youth Choir is the primary youth worship choir of the music ministry. They rehearse weekly and sing regularly in worship as well as special events. They tour every summer performing Christian-based music which is funded mainly through a fall cabaret show, a spring dinner theatre and other fundraisers. A minimum required attendance must be maintained to participate.
Girls' Ensemble (auditioned) - Sunday, 4:15-5 pm
This is an auditioned girls’ ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings regularly in worship. Music reading and advanced vocal skills are strongly encouraged. Ensemble members must be active members of the Youth Choir. Email Michael Roberts for audition times and details.
Male Ensemble - Sunday, 5-6 pm
A non-auditioned guys’ ensemble rehearses weekly and sings in worship.
Children's Choir Ministry
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Music Time - Wednesday, 4:15-5:30 pm
This program offers music activity for age four (by September 1) and above. This is not a performance based choir, but a learning based music time which includes singing, playing instruments, movement and worship skills. Register Here
Primary Choir – Wednesday, 4:15-5:30 pm
Students in Grades 1 and 2 enjoy a variety of activities including choir singing and, in the fall, rotating small group offerings of Orff instruments, movement and dance, music games, singing and worship skills. In the second semester, students may choose groups which they would like to explore in more depth. Register Here
Elementary Choir – Wednesday, 4:15-5:30 pm
Students in Grades 3 through 5 enjoy a variety of activities including choir singing and, in the fall, rotating small group offerings of Orff instruments, recorders, guitar, movement and dance, music games, singing and worship skills. In the second semester, students may choose groups which they would like to explore in more depth. Register Here
Instrumental Ministries
Handbell Ministry
Celebration Handbells - Sunday, 6-7 pm
An adult bell choir for experienced players rehearses weekly and plays regularly in worship as well as community outreach, special events and seasonal music presentations. Music reading skills strongly encouraged.
Senior Adult Handbells - Rehearsal times to be announced
A senior adult bell choir will be offered if there if there is any interest. It would rehearse weekly and play in worship as well as community outreach events. Rehearsal times would be determined by leadership and choir membership. Music reading skills would be strongly encouraged.
Youth Handbells - Rehearsal times to be announced
A youth bell choir will be offered if there if there is any interest. It would rehearse weekly and play in worship as well as community outreach events. Rehearsal times would be determined by leadership and choir membership. Music reading skills would be strongly encouraged.
Instrumental Ministry
Church Orchestra - Monthly evening rehearsal
Youth through adult instrumentalists will rehearse monthly and perform special music and accompaniment for various worship services and seasonal presentations. Players should be at a moderately advanced level. Rehearsal time will be determined by leadership and ensemble membership.
String Ensemble - Rehearsal times to be announced
A string ensemble will rehearse weekly and play in worship, as well as community outreach events. Rehearsal time will be determined by leadership and ensemble membership. Music reading skills are strongly encouraged.
Piano players are needed for all choirs and ensembles!
Broadway Bound
Music Ministries is hosting a Broadway dinner theater Friday, February 11, 2011, at 6:30 in the Matthias Family Life Center. All proceeds will benefit the summer Youth Choir tour. Musicians from the church and local area will present a variety of music, featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, and Annie.
Tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for children for dinner and the show and $10 for the show only.
If you have any further questions, send us an email!
Dessert Cabaret
Music Ministries is hosting a Dessert Cabaret Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at 7:00 in the Matthias Family Life Center. All proceeds will benefit the summer Youth Choir tour. Musicians from the church and local area will present a variety of music genres.
Tickets will be $10 in advance or at the door.
If you have any further questions, send us an email!
