Fall Cherub
Rehearsal Announcement Next fall, the Cherub Choir will meet
on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. It looks from our survey as
though this time will serve the greatest number of interested
families and also keep our current members able to participate.
Thanks to all who participated in the survey; your input, on
scheduling issues and otherwise, was helpful and appreciated.
A Big Thank-You
to all those parents and families who have supported the
Children's Choirs this year. You are what makes this wonderful
and rewarding experience possible for children - let's keep doing
it.
A Big Welcome
to the children who have joined us during the Choir trial period.
George Shepherd and Samuel Strauss have joined the Junior Choir;
Abby Coviello, Daisy Liljegren, Samuel Kilinski, and Aidan
DeGooyer have sung with the Cherubs.
Mark Your
Calendars for the Fall! The Choir Opening Party/Rehearsal
will be on Wednesday, September 10. Cherubs (Gr. K-2 plus 4's who
are ready) meet from 4:30 - 5:00 pm; Junior and Youth Choirs (Gr.
3-5 and 6-8) meet from 6:00-7:00 pm. Make Choir a priority in
your child's fall schedule and help us build a thriving program.
See you in the fall!
Catherine
LeDuc Hostetler
Associate
Choirmaster
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Choirs
For Children: The music
program for children teaches young people to lead worship and to develop
their own musical abilities in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship. The
goal of the program is to discover together the joy of worshiping God
through music and to experience the great satisfaction that comes with
performing music beautifully and with care. There are three choirs for
children, each with age-appropriate music and activities:
Kindergarten - Second Grade: The Cherub Choir
develops a wide range of musical skills with singing, rhythm drills,
Orff ensemble and movement to music. They lead the singing in the
Children's Chapel service each week and sing at Family Services, which
are scheduled about once a month. They rehearse on Thursdays from 5:30
to 6:00 pm.
Third - Fifth Grade: The Junior Choir
develops basic choral singing technique and learns to read music. They
rehearse good quality children's repertoire, develop part-singing
skills, and learn basic classical repertoire as well. The choir
rehearses on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. They robe and process at
most services and sing at the Family Service once a month.
Sixth - Eighth Grade: The Youth
Choir
adds their experience and support to the Junior Choir. They function as
section leaders for the younger choir and occasionally perform on their
own. They rehearse with the Junior Choir on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30
pm. They robe and process weekly and sing at Family Services and on
other selected occasions.
For more information
about the music program for young people, speak with Catherine Hostetler.
