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Vocal Choirs |
Handbell Choirs |
Organ &Instrumental |
Contemporary Christian Music |
Choir Schedule |
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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,
Handbell Choirs or the Instrumental Worship Ensemble.
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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Other Music Ministry Needs |
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Alleluia Choir helper/teacher
(ages 4 & 5) |
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Cherub Choir helper
(gr. K-2) |
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Phone Calling |
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Recruitment
of additional musicians |
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Help with Choir Socials |
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Provide Transportation - Children's
Choirs |
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Music librarian (catalogue, organize music, inventory into
computer program |
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Robe Caretaker |
| Play instrument for Traditional worship |
| Church Orchestra. Plays as
requested. |
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Director of Contemporary
Christian Music |
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Contact the office by e-mail above for more
information or to participate in the worship teams for the
9:00 & 10:30
AM Sunday Changes or the 5:00 PM Come Alive! worship services. |
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Vocal Choirs |
| Spiritual Concert Singers - Adult Singers |
| Combined adults choirs and other interested singers
will meet to prepare for an October concert. |
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Begins:
August 22 & 29, 2007 |
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Rehearsal:
7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Choir Room |
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Sing:
October 20, 2007 Concert of Spirituals. |
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| 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 22, 2007 |
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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: |
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See 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 11, 2007 |
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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:
Yvonne Mills and Jeanne Bell |
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See "Musical" 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:
September 5, 2007 |
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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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See "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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| 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, mostly at
the 10:30 Sanctuary worship service.
They occasionally sing with other choirs at festival worship and other
special services. Music reading is not necessary, but of course,
helpful. |
| Begins: September 5, 2007 |
| Rehearsal:
Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Choir Room. |
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| A Cappella Choir |
| Adult mixed voice choir that sings for most Sundays
during the regular choir season. Often leading worship for 7:45
and 9:00 AM services, they occasionally sing for the 10:30 AM
Sanctuary worship service and more
than one service per Sunday. A Cappella sings challenging
anthems and major choral works throughout the year. Note reading
is desirable to meet the demands of the music. |
| Begins: September 4, 2007 |
| Rehearsal:
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 PM in the Choir Room. |
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| Sanctuary Choir |
| Adult mixed voice choir that sings 2-3 Sundays per month during
the church season. They sing for any of the three Sanctuary
worship services. These singers sing a variety of styles of
music with more emphasis on traditional music. The music,
although requiring solid rehearsal, is usually less demanding than A
Cappella Choir. Note reading is helpful but not necessary.
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| Begins: September 6, 2007 |
| Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:00
- 8:15 PM in the Choir Room. |
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| Men's Choir (high school & adult men) |
| New choir for men will sing for worship services
every 4-6 weeks. Music reading is desirable and singing
experience is necessary. Limited to experienced singers able to
sing parts independently. |
| Begins: Sings every 6-8 weeks |
| Rehearsal: Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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: September 5, 2007 |
| 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
7-8 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 expected. |
| Begins: September 5, 2007 |
| Rehearsal: Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:35 PM
in the Sanctuary |
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| Peals of Praise |
| Advanced 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: September 5, 2007 |
| Rehearsal: Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:30 PM
in the Sanctuary |
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| Chancel Chimers |
| Intermediate handbell ensemble that rings about
once a month for worship. Music reading highly desirable.
Plays occasionally at nursing homes, programs, and handbell festivals. |
| Begins: September 6, 2007 |
| 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, often at the 7:45 AM worship
service. 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 maestro. |
| Begins: September 4, 2007 |
| Rehearsal: Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM in
the Sanctuary |
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| Heavenly Chimers |
| 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. |
| Begins: September 6, 2007 |
| Rehearsal: Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15 PM in
the Choir Room, except for the second Thursday each month. |
| Heavenly Chimers helpers: Deborah
Campbell and Bob Collins |
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Organ & Instrumental
Opportunities |
| Our
beautiful 2007 Schantz Pipe Organ |
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here to view the organ
Specifications and
Photos
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Contemporary
Christian Music |
| Changes Worship Service |
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Be changed from the inside out.
Romans 12:2 |
| 9:00 and 10:30AM Sunday services are
held in the Fellowship
Hall where worship is led by Christian contemporary instrumentalists
and vocalists. |
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| Come Alive! Worship Service |
| 5:00 PM service is held each Sunday in Fellowship
Hall where worship is led by Christian contemporary instrumentalists
and vocalists. |
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Sean Taylor for
auditions and more information. |
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