Organ/Harpsichord Concerts to Enjoy!
The local chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting a week of organ and harpsichord study for adults, July 25-30. As part of that program, organ and harpsichord concerts performed by the teaching faculty will be held throughout the week.
On Thursday evening, July 29, the participants will accompany a Hymn Festival at First United Methodist Church, and on Friday, July 30, there will be a 1:30 p.m. recital by the participants at Beall Hall. These two events are free.
New this year is a Summer Sunday Sing during worship on August 29. Come prepared to sing your favorite hymns in this music-filled worship service.
We have two age-specific groups (Joyful Noise, Youth Bell Choir) and four intergenerational groups (Bell Choir, Ensemble, Chancel Choir, and Third Sunday Allcomers Choir). Occasionally our groups combine to prepare music to present jointly.
Joyful Noise is a childrens choir which rehearses every Sunday morning and sings during worship once every month from September through June. The suggested age range of this group is ages 6-12. The rehearsals are rich educational experiences, developing their musicianship through movement, the use of Orff instruments and singing, as well as their understanding of Christian faith. Every year Joyful Noise brings a musical sermon to enrich a Sunday morning worship service. For many in our congregation this is a highlight of our program year. Directors are Jennifer Sellers and Debi Noel.
August 8 - Allcomers Joyful Noise Choir
We have two handbell choirs:
Bell Choir, an intergenerational group of ringers who rehearse Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:30 p.m., and who play during worship once every month from September through June;
July 25 - Allcomers Bell Choir
Youth Bell Choir, (suggested age ten years old through high school), which rehearses Sunday evening from 6-7 p.m. (before Youth Group) and plays seasonally during the program year. Both groups are directed by Jennifer Sellers. No prior musical experience is needed to join either of the Bell Choirs. Theses choirs provide excellent opportunities to learn to read music and to participate in a small, supportive music group.
Ensemble is an intergenerational vocal group which rehearses Sunday after worship in the sanctuary and sings during worship once every month from September through June. This group sings a variety of repertoire from early Renaissance to popular Christian music. Our Ensemble Director Jeanie Neven has directed choirs of all ages in schools and community organizations. (Return to top)
Chancel Choir, is a larger vocal group that rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:30 p.m., September through June and arrives on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. Also directed by Jeanie Neven, this intergenerational vocal group sings a wide range of church music repertoire. Open to singers from Middle School and older, no formal singing experience or music-reading skills are required to join this lively group. It provides an opportunity for the expression of spirituality through music in a fun, supportive environment. The Chancel Choir sings during almost every Sunday and Holiday worship service of the program year, although it is not required that all singers be in attendance for every one of these services.
Third Sunday Choir
All are invited to sing with this allcomer's choir
This is your opportunity to raise your voice in song during worship on the third Sunday of every month. This Allcomers’ Choir needs you! All who are interested in singing will meet at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary choir loft. We will learn the anthem, and then perform it during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship that same day. No experience needed! The only requirement is to attend the 9:00-9:45 a.m. Sunday rehearsal to learn the arrangement.
Please mark your calendars to join us for the upcoming Third Sunday Choir anthems:
July 18 - "I'm so Glad Jesus Lifted Me"
August 15 - "Wade In The Water"
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