Music

 

MUSIC MINISTRY

Sanctuary Choir
This choir is open to anyone who loves to sing! No auditions are required. The choir sings anthems and
leads the hymns for the 9:00 am service and usually sings two-three weeks per month performing a
variety of music. We rehearse each Wednesday from 7-8 pm in the choir room located on the second
floor just above the Narthex. For more information, contact Susan Finger, Director of Traditional Music at
765.378.6400.

Wesley Chorale
The Wesley Chorale is a select vocal ensemble of twelve to fifteen voices mainly performing a cappella
music. The Chorale sings twice each semester; rehearsal schedule will be announced. Auditions are
required to join this group. Contact Susan Finger, Director of Traditional Music at 765.378.6400.

Wesley Bells
The Wesley Bells are a group dedicated to performing traditional worship music using hand bells. You do
not need to know how to read music to play bells. Bells rehearse every Wednesday evening from 6-7 pm,
in the bell room on the second floor of the church. Bells perform once or twice each semester. Contact
Sarah Moody at 643-6722 for more information.

King’s Men
An all male vocal ensemble, the King’s Men focuses mostly on gospel and barbershop style of music.
King’s Men sing once or twice a semester and the rehearsal schedule will be announced. All men are
welcome to join this ensemble! Watch the bulletin for scheduled rehearsals. For more information,
contact Susan Finger at 765.378.6400.

Alpha Brass
This group of musicians is dedicated to performing traditional worship music using their brass and
percussion instruments. Anyone with the ability to play one of these instruments and loves traditional
worship music is encouraged to join the group as they rehearse on the second and fourth Mondays at 7
pm. For more information contact Mark Finger at 765.378.6400 for more information.

Musical Offering
The musical offering enriches worship and provides an opportunity for you to reach others for Christ
through your musical gifts. Your musical offering can be via instrument or voice. Please consider sharing
your gifts for the glory of the Lord! Contact either Susan Finger for traditional service information.

Tuxis Handbells
This active group of 3-8 graders have joined forces with Anderson First Presbyterian Church to learn the
use of chimes. During the school year practice is scheduled on Wednesday evening from 6-7 pm. The
group performs once or twice each semester at both churches. If you would like to participate, contact
Mary Falkenberry at 765.778.4738.

Children’s Choir
Children preschool through 6th grade are encouraged to join the children’s choir. Rehearsals for the choir
are during the 9 am traditional worship service, except for Sundays when communion is served. Contact
Sheryl Monnier or Janine Spurgeon if your child is interested in performing with the group. The group
performs once or twice a semester.

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