NEW POSITION -- Director of Music and Vocal
Ensembles
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here for a description of this position) If interested in
submitting a resumé, see our home page.
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Music Ministry
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Music at PUCC!!!
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We have
a strong music program at Portage United Church of Christ, and we
invite you to be a part of it! Our goals are to provide music
in the worship service as a meaningful experience for members of the
congregation and members of the musical ensembles. We have
opportunities for all who wish to share their musical talents in
worship. If you would like more information on the music
program, please contact Karen Woodworth, Director of Music Ministry,
at 327-3114, ext. 507 or by e-mail at
karenwoodworth@portageucc.org.
Covenant Choir: Our Covenant Choir is open to all
singers from high school through adult. Join us to
sing traditional classical favorites and new inspirational
music. Rehearsals are Thursdays in the sanctuary from
7:30 to 9:00 p.m., September through May.
G3—God-Given Gifts:
Our Contemporary Ensemble welcomes singers
and instrumentalists who want to offer their talents in a Praise
Band format for the youth Praise & Prayer time on Sunday evenings,
6:30–7:00 p.m. (an average of three times per month).
Rehearsals are Sunday evenings on Praise & Prayer nights (September
through May) in the Youth Room from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Jesus
Jammers: Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade will have
a great time singing, learning, and growing their faith in the Jesus
Jammers, directed by Sue Oole. Rehearsals are held at 9:45 on Sunday mornings,
September through March.
Instrumental Ensemble: If you play a band or orchestra
instrument, we want you! The Instrumental Ensemble, directed
by Karen Woodworth, welcomes all instrumentalists to share a variety
of music with the congregation. The ability to read music is
necessary. The loan of an instrument may be possible if you no
longer own one. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings in the
sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Warm up begins in the music
office (room 132) at 6:45 p.m.
Praise
Ringers: If you have previous handbell or other musical
experience, you are invited to join Praise Ringers, directed by
Norma Collison. You’ll enjoy a wide-ranging repertoire of
music that explores advanced ringing techniques, as well as the
support of a caring fellowship. Rehearsals are held in the
music rehearsal room (218) Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
PC
Ringers: PC stands for both Parent/Child and Praise Christ!
No previous musical experience is necessary to make beautiful music
with the PC Ringers. Director Linda Holzwarth welcomes
children from 2nd through 5th grade, their
parents/grandparents/significant adults, and other beginners who
would like to learn how to ring bells and chimes. Rehearsals
are held in the music rehearsal room (218) Sunday evenings from 6:30
to 8:00 p.m.
Soloists
and Small Groups: If you would like to offer a vocal or
instrumental solo or small group performance, please contact Karen
Woodworth, Director of Music, at 327-3114, ext. 507 or by email at
karenwoodworth@portageucc.org.
