Myers Park Presbyterian Music
Choir opportunities for all ages

 

Music is a dynamic, transforming force that enhances our worship. Through the gifts of time and talent given by choir members and instrumentalists, God's word to us is amplified, our fellowship is enlivened and our learning underscored. Music is an important part of our ministry at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Those listening enjoy the focus it brings to worship services. Those creating the music find that it is nourishment for their spiritual lives. MPPC offers a broad range of music, and welcomes everyone to simply listen or to create music in praise to God.

Adult Choirs  The Sanctuary Choir is responsible for providing choral music for the 8:45 a.m. sanctuary service each Sunday. Requirements for membership include a blendable voice (solo voices not required), some music reading ability, and a commitment to regular attendance at rehearsals and services. The Chancel Choir is responsible for providing choral music for the 11 a.m. sanctuary service each Sunday and other special services in the life of the Church throughout the year, including Cantata and Oratorio performances with orchestra. Solo voices are not required, but a well-focused voice that blends, some ability to read music, and consistency in attendance at rehearsals and services is very important. The Celebrate Band is responsible for providing musical leadership for the 8:45 a.m. Celebrate Service each Sunday. The band consists of guitars, drums, bongos and a keyboard, plus singers. Solo voices are not required, and rehearsal and Sunday attendance are flexible. The Providence Handbell Ringers provide traditional handbell music for selected santuary services. The Carillon in the bell tower is played before and after Sunday morning services, and for seasonal services and some weddings. Carillonneurs are needed each week. Some keyboard skills are required, and training is provided. Instrumentalists participate in sanctuary worship services on a regular basis. A level of proficiency that requires minimal rehearsal time is required.

Youth Choir Participation in Covenant Singers The youth of MPPC are very active in their academic, athletic, spiritual, and social lives. It is important to maintain a healthy priority for Worship and Service. The purposes of Youth Choir are Christian growth, learning to read music for some, further strengthening musical skills for others, becoming Worship leaders, and of course, having fun! Covenant Singers provide musical leadership at several services each semester. These include Youth Sunday, Stewardship Sunday, Christmas Eve, and other special services. In Spring 2006 the choir traveled to New York City to join a 400 voice choir in singing a concert at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Andre Thomas, renowned choral clinician, was the director. Weekly Rehearsals are from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the Choir Room Children's Choirs Cherub Orff Choir (TK, K, age 5 by October 16) Rehearsal: 5-5:30 p.m., CLC-201. Informal singing, musical games, and Orff are included. Alpha Choir/Orff (Grades 1 & 2) Rehearsal: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., beginning with Choir in CLC-204 and moving to Orff instruction in CLC-201at 6:45. Orff and Choir work together to increase skills. This choir participates regularly in each of the Sunday worship services offered at MPPC. Omega Orff/Choir (Grades 3, 4, & 5) Rehearsal: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., beginning with Orff instruction in CLC-201 and moving to Choir in CLC-204 at 6:45.Choir and Orff work together to increase skills. Musical skills increase with beginning part-singing. This choir participates regularly in each of the Sunday worship services offered at MPPC. Children's Choir Rehearsal Schedule for 2007-2008 March 19 - Holy Week - NO REHEARSAL April 30 - Last Wednesday Night Dinner - CHERUB CHOIR'S LAST REHEARSAL May 14 - Last Wednesday night rehearsal for Alpha & Omega May 17 - Saturday Spring Musical rehearsal May 18 - SPRING MUSICAL

Powered by SiteNow^TM from Williams Web