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” with brass quintet, given bi-annually. The Chancel Choir consists of thirty adult voices that 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.

Chancel Choir’s 2010 Season of Special Music at 8:45 a.m. Services:

• February 2: Oboist, Jessica Miller, performing Lenten Song and When Mary Through the Garden Went
• March 28, Palm Sunday: Trumpet, Chris Ackerman, performing The Trumpet Shall Sound; Sing, Sing Hosanna and He comes As King
• April 2, Good Friday: Chancel Choir performs Stay With Us at 7:00 pm
• April 4, Easter Sunday: Adult Handbell Choir under the direction of Diana Scroggins, will perform A Jubilant Song and a separate solo selection
• December 5: Guest soloists and chamber ensemble to perform Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi 

2010 Chancel Choir Officers
President: Larry Sabourin
Secretary: Jean Elmore
Treasurer: Shirley Hutcheson
Robe Manager: Janet Parsons
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.