Holy Comforter Music Team

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/Children’s Church 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!  There will be a celebration of the Eucharist with a new contemporary service called The Gathering at 6pm on Saturdays.  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 are:

      Percussionist/Drummer

      Sound Technician

      Power Point Technician

PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS!  Kathy Aldridge, Music Director is now offering private voice lessons to Holy Comforter members on Saturday mornings.  If there is enough interest, a voice class for 5-8 people can also be organized.

CURRENT REHEARSAL AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Joyful Noise –

Rehearsal is during Children’s Church on Sunday mornings during the weekly 10:30am service...no rehearsals during the summer break.

                        Performance dates are on Sunday mornings at the 10:30am service.  The next scheduled performance is May 18, 2008.

Music Team –

Thursdays

                        7:00pm to 9:00pm rehearsal - followed by prayer circle

                        Sundays

                        9:15am to 10:15am rehearsal for 10:30am service

                        Other Service Responsibilities Through the Church Year

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 –

Fridays

7:00pm till... - Rehearsal

                        Saturdays

5:00pm to 5:45pm Rehearsal for The Gathering service at 6pm

Private Voice Lessons –

                        Saturdays

                        9am-Noon – Private voice lessons, as payment, requesting donations to the Music Team .

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 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