ENSEMBLES
Agapé Ringers: Middle school students-Adults – Mondays, 7:30 PM
This handbell ensemble provides music during worship services throughout the Church year. A variety of handbell literature, including hymn settings, classical transcriptions, original bell compositions, and choral accompaniments, are utilized. Prior ringing experience is not necessary, although some music reading ability is helpful. Basic training in ringing technique will be provided for anyone new to handbells. New members are welcome at any time!
This children’s choir meets on Wednesday evenings during CTR-U and during the Sunday school hour on alternating Sunday mornings. During rehearsals, the children are introduced to a wide variety of Christian music. In addition to singing, the students often incorporate chimes and various world percussion instruments as they explore sacred music from many backgrounds. Through participation in this ensemble, children also learn about the liturgy, the Church year, and how to be active participants in worship services.
Praise Ringers: High school students – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
This handbell ensemble for high school students rehearses on Wednesday evenings during CTR-U. The students learn to play a wide variety of progressively more challenging handbell repertoire in a variety of styles utilizing the full gamut of ringing techniques.
Sanctuary Choir: High school students-Adults – Wednesdays, 7:15 PM
The Sanctuary Choir sings in worship services regularly throughout the Church year. This choir supports and enriches the congregational singing of hymns, psalms, and the liturgy. They also provide musical offerings, drawing from the rich heritage of sacred choral music from the Christian church around the world and throughout the centuries. No prior choral experience is necessary. We would love to have you sing with us!
Instrumentalists provide musical leadership in our worship services throughout the year. Musical contributions by soloists or small ensembles include instrumental pieces, choral accompaniments, and supporting congregational singing through inventive hymn settings. Brass, woodwind, string, keyboard, and percussion players are all welcome!
