Children & Youth
Children of Note
A music experience designed for the 3-5 year old. The children in the nursery spend some time each Sunday morning with a trained expert in early childhood music. This activity prepares them for singing and understanding rhythm. Directors: Natalie Welty and Sara Lindberg.
Children in Grades 1 – 6
These children have the opportunity to sing in the Carol-Crusader Choir. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 9:20 a.m. in the Hook Music Room. There are many Orff (barred instruments made of both wood and metal played with a mallet) and percussion instruments to enhance the children’s experiences. Director: Paula Maust
Youth in grades 7-12
Youth spend half the year in the Chapel Orchestra (percussion instruments are available for those who have no instrument of choice). The other half year is spent ringing handbells in the Chapel Bell Choir. Orchestra and bells meet on Sunday morning from 9:00 to 9:20 am in the Hook Music Room. Directors: Bob Paraska and Tim Miller
Adults
Chancel Bell Choir
The Chancel Bell Choir rings during the worship service on the second Sunday of the month. Rehearsals are on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Hook Music Room. Director: Bob Paraska.
Chancel Choir
The choir sings during worship every Sunday and also offers several major works during the season incluidng the Weeks Memorial Worship Service. Rehersals take palce on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Hook Music Room. Director: Karen Weaver
Celebration Singers
This occasional singing choir for youth and adults meets after worship to rehearse when preparing to needed. Director: Bob Paraska with Don Shultzaberger as accompanist.
Flutes, Brass, and Strings
There are also ensembles to join for flutes and brass. Directors: Nancy Odorizzi and Tim Miller. A youth string quartet, the Cuatro String Quartet, is currently formed and directed by Claudia Hook.
Soloists
Members of all ages can volunteer to sing or play an instrument during the prelude before Sunday Worship or during the offertory. In addition, soloists provide special music in worship throughout the Summer worship schedule.
