Music
Music is an integral part of worship, praising God, and proclaiming scriptural truths that enrich our faith journey.Music Ministry Mission
To glorify God by engaging hearts in worship in offering the finest gifts of music.
Our Music Ministry offerings are as diverse as our styles of worship. There are ensembles for children through adults of all musical abilities encompassing both contemporary and traditional music styles.
Adult Vocal Choirs
> Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir leads the Celebration Worship music during the 9:00 am service as well as at other church functions. This SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) choir sings anthems of varied styles and is open to all who enjoy ministering through song. The group is open for ages Grade 6-adult.
Rehearsal: 6:30-8:00 pm, Wednesdays.
Adult Handbell Choirs
> Celebration Ringers
The Celebration Ringers are our entry level adult handbell ensemble. They ring in worship from October through May. Learn To Play Handbell workshops are offered throughout the year for those interested in learning more about ringing handbells and joining this ministry.
Rehearsals: 6:30-7:15 pm, Mondays from late August through late May.
Director: Nancy Reitzel
> Chancel Bells
The Chancel Bells are the most experienced of our handbell choirs. They ring regularly in worship and other special performances throughout the central Pennsylvania region from September-June.
Rehearsals: 7:20-8:30 pm, Mondays from late August through late May.
Director: Abby Gable
Other Adult Ensembles
> New Life Praise Band
The Praise & Worship Team provides the music in the New Life services each week at 9:30 am. The music ranges from Contemporary Christian Rock to modernized arrangements of Traditional Hymns. Normally, the Praise & Worship Team consists of two to four singers, electric & acoustic guitars, keyboard, bass, drums, and various other instruments.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
Director: Andrew Brisbin
> Chamber Orchestra
The chamber orchestra is made of church instrumentalists whom accompany the Sanctuary Choir for cantata presentations and other special performances through-out the year. Strings, woodwinds, some brass instruments and percussion are needed in this ensemble.
Rehearsal: As scheduled by the Director of Sanctuary Music.
> CHUM Brass
The CHUM Brass Ensemble plays for Christmas Eve services, Easter morning, cantata presentations, and other selected worship services throughout the church year in Celebration worship.
Rehearsal: As scheduled by the Director of Sanctuary Music.
Children & Youth Vocal Choirs
> Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir is for age 4 through fifth grade. They perform regularly in contemporary and traditional worship services from October through May and present a Christmas pageant at the Children’s Christmas Eve Service.
Rehearsals: 10:30-11:00 am Sunday mornings, room 119
Director: Abby Gable
Children & Youth Handbell Choirs
> Youth Bells
The Youth Bells are comprised of students in grades 6-12 .They ring in worship from October through May, at special events in the community, and often in a year end concert at church.
Rehearsal: 11:00-12:00 pm on Sunday in room 118-119.
Director: Nancy Reitzel