The Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir, conducted by Dr. Robert Baxter, with accompanist, Olivia Huggins, sings for the 8:45 am service and gives two major concerts each year. In addition there is a “Hymn and Anthem Festival” given bi-annually, and a “Sunday Evensong Service” given quarterly. The Chancel Choir consists of adults, young and old, who perform some of the world’s finest choral literature. Rehearsals are each Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Rehearsal Hall located in the Christian Life Center. No auditions are required for becoming a member of the Chancel Choir. 

The Chancel Choir's 2008 season is as follows:

• Hymn and Anthem Festival, Sunday, February 10, 2008, at the 8:45 and 11 AM services. A brass quintet will accompany the Chancel Choir for this event.
• Franz Schubert's, Mass in G, will be presented, Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 4 PM. A string quartet and three soloists will accompany the Chancel Choir.
• A Service of Lessons and Carols, will be performed, Sunday, December 7, 2008, with guest stars, harpsit, Rebecca Nissen, and, possibly, American opera tenor, Carl Tanner

2007 Chancel Choir Officers
President: Tom Hye 
Secretary: Jean Elmore 
Treasurer: Shirley Hutcheson 
Robes Manager: Rosa Hall 
Newsletter Editor: Marilyn Sholtis 

The Praise Choir

The Praise Choir provides music leadership for the blended service at 11:00 am. We currently have 10 members and a guitarist, and we hope to add more instruments. Rehearsals are Wednesday night at 6:00 pm. New members are always welcome….no auditions required. 

Handbell Ensemble

The Handbell Ensemble, led by Phyllis Umstead, is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the church’s music team and the joy of participation. The ensemble uses quartet and quintet music written specifically for bells. Each ringer needs to be comfortable with handling four or more bells and enjoy the rhythm of trading a bell off to a companion ringer when necessary to complete the music. The ensemble uses our four octaves of beautiful Malmark handbells. Rehearsals take place each Wednesday for one hour beginning at 6:00 pm, and they ring praises to the Lord at Sunday morning worship on the average of every four to six weeks. The only requirement for ensemble participation is the ability to read music. 

Children's Choir

The Children’s Choir, led by Betty Moss McGuirt, helps in nurturing children in the Christian faith through music. Children, ages 4 years through 6th grade, participate in various musical activities, helping them learn Biblical stories of our faith. At the same time they are learning techniques, rhythms, and songs as well as the basic skills of following directions and working together. The choir sings for worship services, special events and musicals throughout the school year. Rehearsals are each Sunday during the Sunday school gathering time and during Children’s Church, held during the adult 11:00 am worship service. All Children of the church and community are invited to join in this fun time.