Music
Psalm 100 calls us to "Sing a joyful noise unto the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness. Come to him with singing." We do! Our music ministry provides all ages the opportunity to join in this psalm and reap the benefits of “knowing the Lord as God” and that “we are His.” With our music, we can “Enter His gates with joy and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and Bless His Name… His Love endures forever.”
Our music program include:
For Children’s and Youth Choirs, participants may begin at any time. For Calvin’s Crew, the Sanctuary Choir, and the Bell Choir, it is suggested that participants check with each director for the best times to begin. For more information, contact Marian Steed.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir provides regular musical leadership for the 10:55 AM Sunday worship service. A solo voice is not required; however, ability to read music and prior experience in choral singing are helpful. Participation in this choir includes musical preparation for weekly worship service and for other services.
Rehearsals:
Calvin's Crew Choir
This senior adult choir performs periodically under the direction of Annie Tarbutton. Rehearsals are held prior to scheduled services.
Rehearsals:
The Cherub Choir
(Preschool children ages 3 - kindergarten)
The Cherub Choir meets each Wednesday, mid-September through early May, from 5:45 to 6:10 PM. Members of the Cherub Choir learn about God's Word and our Church through music, enabling them to become participants rather than observers in the worship services. The Cherubs usually sing monthly during worship under the direction of Kay Huffstickler.
Rehearsals:
Praise Kids Choir
(for children in grades 1-2)
From mid-September through early May, Praise Kids Choir meets weekly for rehearsals (Wednesdays from 5:30-6:10 PM). This group studies intermediate skills in music through singing hymns from our Presbyterian heritage and fun music appropriate to this age group. They also practice important worship skills including group devotionals and prayer. The Praise Kids Choir participates regularly in worship under the direction of Nancy Wesselink.
Rehearsals:
Voices for Christ Choir
(for children in grades 3-5)
This group continues to build skills in music through singing and playing Orff instruments, learning hymns from our Presbyterian heritage, singing fun music appropriate to this age group, sight-reading, ear training, and score reading. They also practice important worship skills including group devotionals and prayer. Rehearsing mid-September through early May, the Voices for Christ Choir participates regularly in worship under the direction of Marian Steed.
Rehearsals:
For Heaven's Sake
(for grades 7-12)
This choir offers junior and senior high students with opportunities to lead worship services and to develop choral skills. The choir is currently under the direction of Marian Steed.
Rehearsals:
The Bell Choir
More information about Bells at NPC
The Bell Choir, under the direction of Cindy Burkhart, will resume activities in the spring of 2007. Practices are tentatively planned for Wednesday nights when the children are in choir practice. Contact Cindy or Marian for further information.
Additionally, there are many opportunities for instrumentalists – including brass, woodwinds, percussion, strings and keyboard. Contact Marian to volunteer your services for an occasional service or as a “regular” to help with any choir.
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Psalm 100 calls us to "Sing a joyful noise unto the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness. Come to him with singing." We do! Our music ministry provides all ages the opportunity to join in this psalm and reap the benefits of “knowing the Lord as God” and that “we are His.” With our music, we can “Enter His gates with joy and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and Bless His Name… His Love endures forever.” Our music program include:- Sanctuary Choir
- Calvin's Crew Choir
- Cherub Choir
- Praise Kids Choir
- Voices for Christ Choir
- For Heaven's Sake Youth Choir
- Bells at NPC
For Children’s and Youth Choirs, participants may begin at any time. For Calvin’s Crew, the Sanctuary Choir, and the Bell Choir, it is suggested that participants check with each director for the best times to begin. For more information, contact Marian Steed.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir provides regular musical leadership for the 10:55 AM Sunday worship service. A solo voice is not required; however, ability to read music and prior experience in choral singing are helpful. Participation in this choir includes musical preparation for weekly worship service and for other services.
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays - 7:15 pm
- Sundays - 10:30 - 10:55 am
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Calvin's Crew Choir
This senior adult choir performs periodically under the direction of Annie Tarbutton. Rehearsals are held prior to scheduled services.
Rehearsals:
- Thursdays - 4:00 pm
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The Cherub Choir
(Preschool children ages 3 - kindergarten)
The Cherub Choir meets each Wednesday, mid-September through early May, from 5:45 to 6:10 PM. Members of the Cherub Choir learn about God's Word and our Church through music, enabling them to become participants rather than observers in the worship services. The Cherubs usually sing monthly during worship under the direction of Kay Huffstickler.
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays - 5:45 - 6:10 pm
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Praise Kids Choir
(for children in grades 1-2)
From mid-September through early May, Praise Kids Choir meets weekly for rehearsals (Wednesdays from 5:30-6:10 PM). This group studies intermediate skills in music through singing hymns from our Presbyterian heritage and fun music appropriate to this age group. They also practice important worship skills including group devotionals and prayer. The Praise Kids Choir participates regularly in worship under the direction of Nancy Wesselink.
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays - 5:30 - 6:10 pm
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Voices for Christ Choir
(for children in grades 3-5)
This group continues to build skills in music through singing and playing Orff instruments, learning hymns from our Presbyterian heritage, singing fun music appropriate to this age group, sight-reading, ear training, and score reading. They also practice important worship skills including group devotionals and prayer. Rehearsing mid-September through early May, the Voices for Christ Choir participates regularly in worship under the direction of Marian Steed.
Rehearsals:
- Wednesdays - 5:30 - 6:10 pm
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For Heaven's Sake
(for grades 7-12)
This choir offers junior and senior high students with opportunities to lead worship services and to develop choral skills. The choir is currently under the direction of Marian Steed.
Rehearsals:
- Sundays two weeks prior to events - 5:00 - 5:45 pm
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The Bell Choir
More information about Bells at NPC
The Bell Choir, under the direction of Cindy Burkhart, will resume activities in the spring of 2007. Practices are tentatively planned for Wednesday nights when the children are in choir practice. Contact Cindy or Marian for further information.
Additionally, there are many opportunities for instrumentalists – including brass, woodwinds, percussion, strings and keyboard. Contact Marian to volunteer your services for an occasional service or as a “regular” to help with any choir.
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