Youth & Children's Choirs
Eastminster's Graded Choir and Music Program
Psalm 150:6
Cherub Choir- (4 years - 1st grade) Led by Marilyn Dunn and Mitch Dunn. The focus of this group is activity centered learning with some Sunday worship responsibilities. As preschoolers, this choir will learn to use their voices through songs about God's world, friends, parents, and church. The intent is to learn the joy of making music at church. They will also learn to sing the various responses standard to our worship (Doxology, Gloria Patri, Benediction Response) as well as the first hymn for any Sunday they sing in worship. Meets Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:25 pm in Room 232.
Sonshine Singers- (2rd - 5th grades) Led by Theresa Hartle, Rebecca Hartle and Ed Weaver. The Sonshine Singers will begin to read music, learn about music theory and form, as well as how to use the Hymnal. Emphasis will be on learning to use the voice to make the most beautiful sounds possible in praise to God. To expand on music reading skills and in preparation to use handbells, members will also play hand chimes during the year. This choir sings or rings regularly from September through May. Meets Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:25 pm in Room 208
Joyful Noise- (9th ~ 12th grades) Led by Kathe Gowland, Jeff Bunce and Ed Weaver, Joyful Noise is both a vocal and handbell ensemble which will participate regularly in worship and special programs throughout the year. The focus will be developing musical gifts with an emphasis on understanding the why, what, and how we are called to participate in worship of the Lord. Meets Sundays 4:45 - 6:00 pm in Room 208.