| 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. [ALL
Voice Parts Are Needed]
Good
News Choir
(for grades 6 through 12)
They
rehearse Sundays before Youth Group activities at 6 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 at 5:00 PM
in the Choir Room.
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!]
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
- Substitute Ringers are needed)
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 -
music@gracehaddon.org |