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Holy Cross is blessed with a variety of musical ensembles that regularly enhance our weekly worship services. From choirs of every age to praise band and instrumental soloists, music brings glory and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. Read below for more information on all our music ministries. To get involved, contact Ellen Coman.
Adult Choir
Our Adult Choir enhances traditional worship services with uplifting renditions of standard hymns and modern choral arrangements. The choir welcomes men and women of high school age and above to join at any time. After the summer’s break, the Adult Choir resumes its weekly Thursday evening rehearsals at 7:15 beginning September 6, and sings for the first time on Sunday, September 9, at the 8:30 service. Director of Liturgical Music Ellen Coman has been busy over the summer making preparations for the fall. Of special note is a mini-retreat for the choir on Saturday, September 22 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) where the group will become acquainted with Vivaldi’s Gloria which will be the centerpoint of our worship service on December 2. If you enjoy singing, please speak with Ellen to learn more about what’s in store for the choir.
| Serve: | Weekly on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. |
| Rehearse: | Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. |
| September through May | |
| Director: | Ellen Coman |
| Schedule: | Click here to download |
The Holy Cross Praise Band provides musical leadership for our contemporary services. The ensemble is open to vocalists and musicians who enjoy worshiping God through contemporary praise music. Featured instruments include guitar, bass, percussion and keyboard.
| Serve: | Weekly on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. |
| Rehearse: | Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
| August through June | |
| Director: | Jay Peterson |
New for 2012/2013!
Handbell / Chimes Ensemble
A new ensemble called Jubilate Ringers, for middle school students through adult, is being formed for newcomers to handbell ringing. This ensemble will alternate with the Celebration Ringers playing at the 8:30 a.m. worship one time every other month. There will be a kick-off workshop on October 13 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. followed by participation in worship October 14. Click here to download the 2012-2013 schedule. Please contact Ellen Coman if you are interested in joining this new group.
| Serve: | Once every other month on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. |
| Rehearse: | Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., the day prior to serving |
| September through June | |
| Director: | Ellen Coman |
| Schedule: | Click here to download the schedule for both ensembles |
New for 2012/2013!
Children's Choir (first through fifth grades)
Children in first through fifth grades are invited to sing as a choir for worship three times throughout the program year: November 18, January 27 (Foundations First Communion) and May 12 (Mother's Day). We will prepare for these services for four weeks prior to each time on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Our first rehearsal is October 25. Click here to download the 2012-2013 schedule. Please contact Ellen Coman to register for this group.
| Serve: | November 18, January 27 and May 12 |
| Rehearse: | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| The four weeks prior to serving | |
| Director: | Ellen Coman |
| Schedule: | Click here to download |
Cherub Choir (preschool through kindergarten)
Our youngest singers, ages three through kindergarten, are invited to be part of Cherub Choir. The Cherubs provide an opening song for worship approximately three times per year, with rehearsals the three weeks prior to the service. Cherubs have a great time moving to the music, sharing stories and crafts and praising God with song!
| Serve: | Three times a year at the start of 11:00 worship |
| Rehearse: | Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Watch the announcements for dates | |
| Director: | Varies - contact the office for more information |
Instrumentalists & Liturgical Dance
Even if you don’t sing, you can still be part of the music ministries at Holy Cross! A variety of wind and string instruments enhance our worship services on a regular basis. Liturgical dance also is used on special occasions to strengthen a message through body movement. If God has given you the gift of playing an instrument or dancing, please let Ellen Coman know!
Downloads
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| Adult Choir Schedule - Winter 2013 |
01/21/2013
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| Bells Schedule 2012-2013 |
08/15/2012
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| Children's Choir Schedule 2012-2013 |
08/15/2012
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