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Vocal Choirs |
Handbell Choirs |
Pipe Organ Information |
AELC Choir
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Something to Sing and Ring About |
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Many have said that one of the most pleasant,
rewarding and challenging activities you can be part of is singing in a
choir. At American Lutheran Church we are blessed to offer numerous
opportunities for adults, youth and children to participate in wonderful
choral and instrumental music. Some of the congregation's most
dedicated people are the musicians. |
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Contact Information |
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Jim Klein, Minister of Music
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Contact Jim by e-mail above for more
information or to participate in any of the Vocal Choirs and/or Handbell Choirs.
Newcomers are always welcome! There is also an opportunity
for instrumental and vocal soloists and small groups in
leadership capacities in the worship services. |
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Jake Madlock, Director of Contemporary Music |
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Contact the Church office by e-mail above for more
information or to participate in the worship teams for the
10:00
AM Sunday Changes or the 5:00 PM Come Alive! worship services. |
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Vocal Choirs |
| Alleluia Choir |
| Ages 4-5 (Pre-K). This is a "choir in training".
The young children are introduced to several types of music-making.
Each session contains singing, playing instruments, learning basic
music reading, and lessons about worship or the church year. |
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Begins:
October 19, 2009 |
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Rehearsal: Mondays 1:00 - 1:45 PM in the Choir Room |
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Sing: 3 - 4 times per year |
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Limited Enrollment. |
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Alleluia Choir
helpers: Mimi Marshall, Debbie Smith, Deborah Campbell,
Justine Mendenhall. |
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Alleluia Choir pictures |
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| Cherub Choir |
| Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. This choir begins to explore
worship leadership and quality church music for children.
Rehearsals include fun ways to explore pitch matching, rhythm and
music reading. |
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Begins:
September 8, 2009 |
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Rehearsal:
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:00 PM in the Choir Room |
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Sing:
About once a month plus festivals. Sings with Seraphim
Choir on Special Occasions. |
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Cherub Choir helpers:
Jeanne Bell |
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Musical pictures
Cherub Choir pictures |
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| Seraphim Choir |
| Grades 3rd through 6th. This choir sings a wide range of
music from traditional to contemporary and is actively involved in
worship leadership. Opportunities for solos and small group
singing and instrumental accompanying of songs are available.
Children are encouraged to expand their vocal range and musical
abilities. |
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Begins:
August 26, 2009 |
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Rehearsal:
Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM in the Choir Room |
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Sing:
About once a month, sometimes twice, plus festivals. Sings
with Cherub Choir on Special Occasions and presents an annual
musical. |
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Seraphim Choir helper: Yvonne Mills |
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Musical pictures |
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| Youth Choir |
| Grades 7 through 12. This choir sings a variety of styles of
music in 3-4 parts. They are actively involved in worship
leading. Emphasis is on developing a good choral tone, blend,
and singing independent voice parts. There are often
opportunities for capable singers to solo. Participates in an annual
musical. |
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Begins:
August 24, 2009 |
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Rehearsal:
Mondays 5:15-5:45 PM in the Choir Room |
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Musical pictures |
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| Jubilate Choir |
| Adult women's ensemble sings 2,3, and 4-part music
in a variety of styles, including traditional, gospel and
contemporary. This choir sings 2-3 Sundays a month.
They occasionally sing with other choirs at festival worship and other
special services. Music reading is not necessary, but of course,
helpful. |
| Begins: September 2, 2009 |
| Rehearsal:
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Choir Room. |
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| Sanctus Choir |
| Adult mixed voice choir that sings for
most Sundays either at 8:30 or 10:00am Sanctuary service.
Sanctus Choir sings a variety of styles of music from A Cappella
motets to hymn arrangements; large choir works to spirituals, gospel
arrangements & global pieces. Note reading is desirable to meet
the demands of the music. |
| Begins: September 3, 2009 |
| Rehearsal:
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Choir Room. |
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Handbell Choirs |
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Joy Bell Choir |
| Grades 3rd - 6th. This is a beginning and
developing handbell choir. The children are introduced to basic
ringing technique and easy to moderately easy handbell pieces.
Music reading is not necessary, but aids in the progress of the
ensemble. |
| Begins: August 26, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:00 PM
in the Sanctuary |
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| Hosanna Ringers |
| Grades 7th - 12th. This group of ringers is
ringing more advancing pieces as the year progresses. They ring
5-7 times per year. They have rung for regional and state handbell festivals and will continue to be challenged as these
talented young people gain experience. Note reading is helpful. |
| Begins: August 24, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Mondays 4:30 - 5:15 PM
in the Sanctuary |
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| Peals of Praise |
| Advanced adult handbell choir that rings about twice a
month at various sanctuary worship services. Music reading is
required. Often playing very demanding music, this ensemble
participates in special programs and handbell festivals annually. |
| Begins: August 26, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:30 PM
in the Sanctuary |
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| Chancel Chimers |
| Intermediate adult handbell ensemble that rings about
once a month for worship. Music reading highly desirable.
Plays occasionally at nursing homes, programs, and handbell festivals. |
| Begins: August 27, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 PM in
the Sanctuary |
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| Glory Ringers |
| Beginning to intermediate handbell ensemble that
rings about once a month for worship. Music reading is not necessary, but helpful. If
you can walk in rhythm (and chew Gummi Bears), you should do well.
Beginners welcome, with private lesson available from the maestro. |
| Begins: August 25, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM in
the Sanctuary |
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| Heavenly Chimers |
| High school/adult chime choir group for those with
special disabilities. Music is played from charts.
Emphasis is on gradual skill development through gentle encouragement.
Will play for worship when musicians feel ready and comfortable, as
well as for community events. |
| Begins: September 17, 2009 |
| Rehearsal: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15 PM in
the Choir Room (3 Thursdays per month) |
| Heavenly Chimers helpers: Deborah
Campbell and Bob Collins |
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Adult Handbell Ensemble |
| Duet, trio, quartet, quintet - rehearsals as scheduled |
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Pipe Organ
Information |
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Click here to view pictures of Schantz Pipe Organ
installed in 2007. |
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Click
here to view the pipe organ specifications. |
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