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The Grace Church Music
Program like the congregation is eclectic. We perform songs that are both
traditional and contemporary, solemn and joyous, Anglican and ethnic.
Our musicians range in age from the young elementary through late adult
years, and a span in experience from beginner to professional.
The aim of our Ministry
is to present the Gospel in appropriate, meaningful and renewing ways
in response to Christ's call to preach the Good News to all. The participation
of each individual is a response to that call. We are an inclusive
ministry of service to our church and community, requiring only a spirit
of dedication, a sense of family, and a sizeable portion good humor as
requirements for joining.
Grace Church Choir
(for all Adults - and HS students
by audition)
Rehearsals
are normally held Thursdays at 8:00
PM
in the Choir Room (third floor of the Parish House).
The Grace Choir sings
each Sunday at the 9:30
AM
Rite II Eucharist (with a warm-up at 9:00)
from September to June
This choir also sings
for all major Holy Days and for occasional special services and concerts.
Our repertoire is based in, but not limited to, traditional styles.
[ALL
Voice Parts Are Needed]
Good
News Choir
(for grades 6 through 12)
They
rehearse Sundays before Youth Group activities at 5:45
PM,
Most of the music they present is in a contemporary style.
This choir sings Sundays
for the 9:30 AM Eucharist (Bi-monthly).
They prepare special music to sing twice each month and join with
the Grace Choir on special occasions.
Warm-ups are held at 9:00 AM in the Choir Room.
[Boys
voices are needed for balance - all welcome]
St. Michael's Singers
(for Grades 1- 5)
Rehearsals are Sundays
starting at 4:30
PM in
the Choir Room. The are two sections, Section I Grades K-2 @ 4;30
and Section II Grades 3-5 @ 5:00.
The children of this group sing monthly on Sunday
at 9:30 AM. They warm-up at 9:00.
Special Programs are
prepared for Festival Sundays throughout the year, including the 5:30
PM Christmas Eve celebration . St. Michael's sings all styles of music.
[All ages and voices are welcome!]
Instrumental Groups
and Solos
(for instrumentalists of all ages and abilities)
Various instruments are needed as soloists
and accompanists throughout the year.
[Brass, strings, guitar, and flute are
especially needed for the Fall]
Summer
Choir
(Intergenerational - Grade 7 through Adults)
This ever-changing
group rehearses each Sunday during late July through Labor Day weekend
at 9:00 AM to prepare the music for that week's
9:30 service. Most of the music is easy to learn,
and yet inspirational to hear. It is open to all singers, Grace Church
members and visitors.
The
Organ
Our instrument is an
Austin pipe organ updated and expanded with digital sounds by Walker
Technical Company.
Please visit the Organ Webpage
for the stoplist and more details,
If you have
questions concerning any part of our Ministry, please contact Matthew
Robertson, our Director.
856-429-0007
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musicdept@gracehaddon.org |