Music is a vital part of our worship and ministry. Professional staff includes John Partridge, Director of Music Ministries and Tom Flesher, Organist and Accompanist. A brief description of each musical ensemble follows.
Chancel Choir: rehearses each Thursday, 7:00-8:30 PM (childcare provided). The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 9:00 Traditional service. Repertoire stretches from Bach and Handel through Modern and Gospel.
Carillon Choir: rehearses each Sunday, 12:00-1:30 PM (childcare provided). A five-octave bell choir, this group plays in worship and also performs publicly.
Joy of Bronze Handbell Ensemble: Generally rehearses on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. An elite group of ringers who play advanced bell music, play for worship, and perform publicly. The Ensemble also frequently attends handbell conventions and performs as a featured group.
Celebration Singers: Our Children’s Choir, which rehearses each Sunday during the 10:30 worship hour. This group sings frequently in worship, and also performs a musical on an annual basis.
Friendship Bells: Players come from our Developmentally Disabled Adults group. They perform occasionally in church and as part of our Steeple Concert Series.
Worship Band: rehearses the last Sunday of the month from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. The Band leads music at the 10:30 Contemporary Service. Comprised of vocalists, guitar, bass, piano, and synthesizer, but open to all talented musicians (audition required).
Rise Band: Rise Band is made up of Middle School and High School students who have the desire to lead the church in worship by using their musical skills. They play in our 10:30am worship service every other Sunday, and have rehearsal the following week after church. We are always open for new members, so if you are a student who wants to share your talents with us, please let us know!"
For more information on any of these groups, or to learn more about our Music Program, please contact the church office.
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