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Music at Southminster
Music For Adults
The Chancel Choir
For nearly five decades, The Chancel Choir has provided musical leadership for worship services at Southminster Church. This group of committed adults works with energy and enthusiasm to develop voices, skills as choral musicians, and overall musicianship for the enrichment of the worshipping community. The Chancel Choir sings the great choral music of five centuries, striving to communicate the timeless message of our faith through musical integrity and diversity, and compelling interpretation.
The Chancel Choir rehearses every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. September through May. Child care is available.
Membership is open to all who desire to participate in this ministry; No audition is necessary. Interested persons may visit a rehearsal or contact the church office.
Southminster Bells (Member AGEHR)
Southminster Bells of Peace (Member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers) have been ringing at Southminster church since 2001. We began with a 3 octave set of Malmark Handbells, and have now grown to nearly 5 octaves of bells and 3 octaves of hand chimes. The Bells of Peace rehearse weekly on Monday nights, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, and ring in worship once each month during the school year. This group is made up of adults and advanced youth ringers. There are no auditions, and if you are interested in ringing, please contact the Handbell Director, Marilyn Lake, bells director.
The Heartland Ringers, a community handbell ensemble, also calls Southminster home. They are available to ring at community events, weddings, meetings and limited worship services. For more information: www.heartlandringers.com.
Music for Children (Member CG)
“Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice – it takes the whole person to sing and rejoice!”
Joyful Noise
The Joyful Noise Handbell Choir is for grades 3-6. We rehearse weekly on Sunday at 9 am. The Joyful Noise ring in the worship service one monthly throughout the school year. There are no auditions - contact the Handbell Director for more information: Marilyn Lake.
Sunday School Music
At the beginning of Sunday School each week we open with singing and recorders and dancing and bells! Come join us for a "touch" of music camp and the opportunity to enjoy singing together.
Instrumental Music
Adults and young people who play an instrument find many opportunities for ministry at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Throughout the year, ensembles of varying sizes are formed to provide music for special occasions, worship services, and two major works in conjunction with Christmas and Easter.
One of the delights of worship at Southminster is the musical inspiration provided by the church’s Casavant pipe organ. This magnificent instrument was assembled and installed in 1992, the culmination of many years of dreaming and planning. Built by the respected Canadian firm of Casavant, the organ speaks with 2, 041 pipes – ranging in length from one inch to sixteen feet – and brings a tremendous range of color and dynamic to all facets of the worship experience. Organ concerts featuring guest artists are organized annually through the church’s music department.
In 1998, through the generous gifts of several members, a Baldwin grand piano was purchased for the choir loft, further enhancing the plentiful musical resources at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
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