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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 held Thursdays at 8:00
PM
in the
undercroft Choir Room. 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. [Tenors, Basses and Sopranos are especially needed]
Good News Choir
(for grades 6 through 12)
They rehearse
Sundays before Youth Group activities at 6 PM
,
(alternating weeks with Youth Bells).
Most of the music they present is
in a contemporary style. This choir sings 2nd Sundays for the 9:30 AM Eucharist.
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]
Cantors
(for 11 AM Morning Prayer Service)
Solo singers are needed to sing
at the 11:15 AM Morning Prayer and Eucharist and
8 AM Rite I Eucharist services. In addition
to leading the hymn and chants, cantors would prepare solo communion music.
Preparation is arranged privately with Bill Lowden. All adults and older
teens are eligible including non-choir singers.
St. Michael's Singers
(for Grades 2 - 5) Rehearsals are
Sundays at 5:00 PM
(except 3rd week) in the Choir Room.
The children of this group sing the 3rd 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!]
Sunday School Singers
Each Sunday at the opening of Sunday
School the children learn songs appropriate to their study theme. About
once each quarter they share what they have learned as part of the 9:30
service. All children of the education program (pre-K though high school)
are part of this group.
Handbell Choirs (for Youth and Adults ) Rehearses Thursdays at 7 PM (before Grace Choir) Performs Sundays as ready and on holidays
(note/rhythm reading necessary)
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 details3
If you have questions concerning
any part of our Ministry, please contact Bill Lowden, our Director. 856-429-0007 - OR - 856-520-2423
music@gracehaddon.org
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