Music

Sanctuary Choir

Music is an integral part of our weekly worship service. From September through mid-June, the choir sings two anthems per service (one anthem for first-Sunday Communion service) along with an introit and Amen/benediction. Our choral library has over 900 works in a variety of styles, from classical through recent works. During the mid-June through Labor Day choir recess, choral and instrumental music is provided by soloists and small ensembles.

The sanctuary choir warmly welcomes enthusiastic young-adult and adult singers of all levels so that "with singing lips my mouth will praise You." (Psalm 63:5). And we will "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!" (Psalm 98:4)

Please contact our Director of Music Ministries, Cheryl Forest for more information, or just join the choir rehearsal on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Children's Choir is seasonal, and newcomers are always welcome.

Congregational hymn singing is primarily from the New Century Hymnal. We also use hymns from the Pilgrim Hymnal and other hymnals on ocassion.

Instruments

The church organ was dedicated in 1985 and is a 2-manual, full pedal Allen ADC 5000 digital organ. The organ also has a Roland D-110 MIDI Synthesizer interface.

The Korg O1/Wpro synthesizer provides wonderful accompaniment for special anthems.

The sanctuary piano is a Yamaha baby grand which serves admirably as the choir rehearsal tool and as primary accompaniment for choral anthems.

Several of the members of the congregation are accomplished flautists and we frequently have anthems for choir with piano and flute.