Music Program |
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and diversified music program. There are opportunities for all ages to
participate Sanctuary
Choir] Adult choir for Sunday
worship
Carol Choir] Children
Kindergarten through 2nd grade
[ Treble Choir] Children 3rd grade through 8th grade[ Hand Bell Choir] 5th grade through adult[ South Church Musical] All ages and capabilities[Jazz Disciples] New Orleans jazz band [Worship Band] a "praise style group [South Church Musical Showcase] An afternoon of music The Handbell Choir consists of 12-14 members, 7th grade through adult. This choir plays a four-octave set of English hand bells, and participates in worship about six times a year. We always have room for additional ringers, and welcome interested youth and adults to participate in an Introductory Workshop at the first rehearsal on Thursday Sept. 16th from 6:30-7:15 pm.
The Sanctuary Choir welcomes adults and high school youth who love to sing. Membership presently consists of approximately 25 singers, and no formal audition is required. The Sanctuary Choir provides choral music for Sunday services from September through mid-May, and presents a major choral work with full orchestra each spring. Recent presentations include Gwyneth Walker's Together In Song, Fauré Requiem, Bach Magnificat, Mozart Requiem, Vivaldi Gloria, Schubert Mass in G, Haydn Lord Nelson Mass, and Rutter Gloria.
The Jazz Disciples, South Church’s New
Orleans jazz band, consists of piano, guitar, bass, accordion,
drums, trombone, vocals, tenor sax and trumpet. Rehearsals are on
Wednesday nights at the church. The Jazz Disciples participate in
church services and gatherings, public events, nursing homes,
retirement communities, and private parties Great music, lots of
fun.
Last year we created a musical group to provide leadership in some worship services, especially some of the monthly alternative services. It is a “praise” style group, including singers, electric and/or acoustic guitars, keyboard, drums, and other instruments in the rock and/or folk genre. We keep a schedule for rehearsals and worship involvement will be determined by participants. This promises to be FUN!!! So if you have some musical talent you want to share with your church friends, please come join in the fun. Contacts: Rev. Jonathan Drury and Charles Leinbach
Youth Music Program Through the joy of music, children develop their voices, their motor skills and their friendships, as they share in the love and worship of God. The Carol Choir is for children in Kindergarten through grade 2. During rehearsals participants will experience singing, moving and playing instruments. The children will also prepare for their participation in Sunday worship services. The Carol Choir will perform approximately 6 times a year.
South Church Treble
Choir is for students in grades 3 – 8. There is no formal
audition. Any student who enjoys singing is welcome. The
Treble Choir concentrates on vocal development, choral sound, reading,
part singing, as well as instrument playing. The choir will work on
challenging repertoire from a variety of styles, periods, and
languages. Treble Choir will participate in Sunday worship
approximately once a month.
SANCTUARY ORGANThe Sanctuary organ is a 3-manual tracker pipe organ built by George Bozeman. Jr. and Co. A Steinway grand piano also graces the sanctuary. Instrumentalists from the congregation are warmly encouraged to share their musical gifts in regular services and as part of any special musical works which take place. We are privileged to have string, wind, and brass players among us, as well as pianists, organists, and vocal soloists. Percussionists, classical and contemporary guitar players, and liturgical dancers further enhance the rich array of musical and artistic offerings at South Church. SOUTH CHURCH MUSICALThe Performing Arts Group of South Church puts on a fully staged musical yearly. Past performances have included Seussical, Godspell, The Wizard of Oz, Children of Eden, Honk, The Music Man, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, among others. All who wish to participate are included, with the requirement of regular attendance at rehearsals. One of the primary goals of this group is family-focused, multi-generational fellowship. Casts include members from first grade and older and all musical abilities. Children 10 and under are required to have a parent on stage with them. This major project requires actors, singers, dancers, musicians, carpenters, sewers, painters, and lots of organizational people—as many as 150 altogether. All participants must attend auditions to fill out paperwork so that assignments to choruses and dance groups are based upon numbers, age, size, etc. Individual tryouts are held for featured parts and dance groups. The show is not yet decided and will be announced in late fall. Watch the 5 Minutes for information. Rehearsals begin in early January and the musical will be performed on March 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010. For more information contact Director Linda Zimmerman: 978-470-1580.. Contacts: Linda Zimmerman and Deborah White
SOUTH CHURCH MUSICIAL SHOWCASEOnce a year an afternoon of music is offered by our amateur musicians. This informal program for family, friends and for each other includes beginners as well as accomplished musicians. All who wish to participate are included!
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