HOLY COMFORTER MUSIC MINISTRY
The Music Ministry includes adults and children making music to the Glory of God. The Music Ministry currently has two distinct groups: Joyful Noise and the Music Team. See “Something New” below for information regarding The Gathering Praise Band.
Joyful Noise, lead by Carol Chambers, is an extension of the Children’s Sunday School program, directed by Sandy Ferguson. The awesome children treat the congregation to special music 6-8 times per year. Their previous repertoire has included the inclusion at times of American Sign Language, bell ringing and simple choreography. Christmas Eve 2007, the Music Team augmented the Joyful Noise experience and a wonderful time was had by all.
The Music Team currently serves as the main music ministry for the 10:30am Sunday service in a Blended Style. The blended style consists of traditional Episcopal hymns & music as well as Gospel, Praise & Worship and Contemporary selections. The team consists of instrumentalists as well as vocalists. We currently use piano, keyboard, acoustic guitars, bass guitar, hammered dulcimer, drums and other percussion instruments and vocals. We are blessed with quality musicians who love raising their music to the Lord and to His glory. Please let us know if you would like to be a part of the Music Team.
Ministry Volunteers Needed for Music Team:
Musicians (always!)
Percussionist/Drummer
Sound Technician
SOMETHING NEW! Beginning the Saturdays during the celebration of the 50 Days of Easter ( March 29 –May 10) there will be a celebration of the Eucharist with a new contemporary service called The Gathering at 6pm on Saturdays. Even though this contemporary service is scheduled during the “50 days of Easter”, we’re hopeful that it will resume in September 2008. Please come be part of a new direction for HCEC worship. Please let us know if you would like to be part of The Gathering Praise Band.
Ministry Volunteers Needed for The Gathering Praise Band:
Percussionist/Drummer
Sound Technician
Power Point Technician
Current rehearsal and service responsibilities:
Joyful Noise – Rehearse during Children’s Church on Sunday mornings associated with the weekly 10:30am service, not including the summer break.
Performance dates on Sunday mornings at the 10:30am service TBA
Next scheduled performance is April 6, 2008.
Music Team – Thursdays
6:30pm to 7:00pm vocal training as desired
7:00pm to 7:30pm instrumental rehearsal
7:30pm to 9:00pm full rehearsal with vocalists
Sundays
9:15am to 10:15am rehearsal for 10:30am service
Other Services
Christmas Eve services x 2
Maundy Thursday service
Easter Vigil service
Other Rehearsals
Occasional additional rehearsals for Christmas and Easter.
Breaks!
No Thursday rehearsals following Easter Sunday and Christmas Eve services.
The Gathering Praise Band –
Rehearsals TBA
Rehearsal Saturdays prior to The Gathering services at 6pm TBA
If you would like more information regarding any aspect of the Holy Comforter Music Ministry, please contact Music Director, Kathy Aldridge or any of the other representatives noted below.
Music Ministry Personnel:
Kathy Aldridge, Music Director Email
David Powell, Music Coordinator, The Gathering Email
Carol Chambers, Children’s Music Leader Email
Sandy Ferguson, Director of Christian Formation Email
