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Share Your Musical Gifts
As faithful Christians, we share a desire to praise and glorify God through
the gift of music. Westminster’s music program is dedicated to excellence in
the preparation and presentation of many types of sacred music as vital parts of
the worship experience. The goal is to get each person involved – at some
level – in making a joyful noise to the Lord. This does not necessarily mean
singing in a choir or playing in one of our instrumental groups. For some, it
may simply mean participating with joy and exuberance in our congregation’s
wonderful tradition of hymn singing. For others, it may mean a full commitment
to one or more of our musical ensembles.
We at Westminster Presbyterian Church are truly blessed to have such a
diversity of talented people within our congregation. Thanks to all of you who
are already sharing your musical gifts. To the many others who do not yet
participate, you are invited to call Monica and make your talent and your
willingness to share known. As God has so richly blessed us, let us give God the
glory!
Adult Choirs
THE CHANCEL CHOIR , directed by Monica Rossman,
provides anthems and service music for 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship on a weekly
basis from September through May, as well as for other special worship
services throughout the year. This choir also presents two concerts annually.
Our choral concerts – a Christmas program in December and a Spring program,
often featuring a choral setting of the Requiem – are performed with a
variety of instrumental combinations.
The Chancel Choir sings a wide variety of choral literature, from early music
to contemporary styles, offering music to suit every taste. Rehearsals are held
in Westminster’s beautifully resonant and spacious Music Room on Thursday
evenings, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., and on
Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m., with
occasional extra rehearsals and choral retreats as announced.
Attendance
policy is flexible; open to new members at any time. If you need childcare,
please contact Monica.
(Contact Person: Monica Rossman
monica@wpcdurham.org
[
489-4974, ext. 113)
The Summer Choir, directed by Monica Rossman, provides music for
11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services from June through August. Rehearsals
are held on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Music chosen for this choir is of
high-quality, but simple enough to be learned during the brief pre-service
rehearsal time. This is a very flexible group, open to everyone –
singers should feel free to join in whenever they are in town during the
summer.
(Contact Person: Monica Rossman [ 489-4974,
ext. 113 )
Children’s Choir Program
Junior Choir (1-st through 6-thGrades)
From 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays -- immediately
following the MP2 program -- these young people enjoy
age-appropriate music instruction in a nurturing environment. Children in these
grades are capable of taking in a wide variety of musical material, are quick to
learn, and will probably be
comfortable participating in worship on a fairly regular basis. In addition to
learning anthems for use in worship, the children
are exposed to our rich tradition of hymns and psalms, both old and new, as well
as to musical parts of the liturgy. (Contact Person: Monica Rossman [
489-4974, ext. 113)
Handbell Choir
Westminster Handbell Choir, directed by Kathryn
Bunch, meets in the Music Room on Sundays from 4 - 5 p.m.
Westminster Brass Ensemble
The Westminster Brass Ensemble does
not maintain a regular rehearsal schedule, but comes together periodically
throughout the year to play at worship services (particularly
Christmas Eve and Easter) and other church events.
(Contact Persons: Jack Walker [
489-8824; or Monica Rossman [ 489-4974,
ext. 113 )
Westminster Jazz Ensemble
This enthusiastic group of jazz buffs occasionally provides us with a
lively change of pace for worship services and other events. The group does
not have a regularly scheduled rehearsal time, but assembles as participants’
schedules allow. If you play an instrument or sing and all that jazz appeals
to you, this may be the group for you!
(Contact Persons: Verne Lanier [
489-3440; Ralph McCaughan [ 489-8396; or
Monica Rossman [ 489-4974, ext. 113 )
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