Merry Makers Children’s Choir
Pre-K-Grade 4 (Fourth graders also have the option of joining the Young Arts and Spiritual Development [see below] as appropriate.)
Rehearses Sundays, Sep.-May, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Prog. Bldg. Chapel
Drop-ins welcome
To register of for more information contact Director Mary Gaskins
The congregation’s littlest artists engage in song, movement, instruments and integrated visual arts and storytelling about five times a year.
Young Arts and Spiritual Development
Grades 4-8 (Fourth graders have the option of performing with the Merry Makers [see above].)
Rehearses Sundays, Sep.-May, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Chapel
Drop-ins welcome
Registration is required. To register or for more information contact Director Mary Gaskins
Focusing on spiritual development through interdisciplinary arts immersion, this Young Arts and Spiritual Development encourages youth to find their voices through a variety of mediums, centering fine arts as a part of their spiritual lives. Youth are given the opportunity to explore movement, visual arts, theater, instruments, singing, team building. Participants perform in the annual Banding Together event as the lead group. The ensemble performs throughout the congregational year and helps to lead the Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant.
W0rship Bands
Meets as needed to prepare for performances
Grade 9-Adult
Contact Worship Coordinator/Director of Music & Arts Laura Weiss
High school musicians are encouraged to participate in rock or jazz worship bands, which play throughout the year during worship services. One large event each year includes Banding Together benefit concert in the fall.
Revolution Ringers Handbells
Rehearses Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Music & Arts Room
Grade 7-Adult
Contact Assistant Director Gina King.
Background in reading music is helpful. No other experience needed.
Middle and high school youth are encouraged to participate in this three-octave English handbells and chimes group. The Revolution Ringers participate regularly in worship. Parents and youth are encouraged to participate together as a fun family experience!