Senior Choir: Director – Laurence Rowbotham.
Our largest musical group is our Senior Choir, consisting of over 30 regular members. The choir practices every Thursday evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m., preparing an Introit and two Anthems for each Sunday service. The choir enjoys singing a wide variety of types of music: from spirituals to modern to classical; and preparing special music for special events throughout the church year.
Anthems:
19 Feb. “Brighten My Soul” (J. Eilers)
19 Feb. “Communion Meditation” (J. Althouse)
12 Feb. “There is a Balm in Gilead” (arr. W. Dawson) Soloist: Kathy Lee
12 Feb. “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” (arr. John Carter) Piano Solo by L. Rowbotham
5 Feb. “Loving Hands” (Cary Ratcliff)
5 Feb. “The Power of Your Love” (G. Bullock/J. Holstein)
29 Jan. “A Shelter in a Time of Storm” (P. Drennan)
29 Jan. “Now let Us All Praise God” (G. Young)
22 Jan. “Create in Me a Clear Heart” (Willan)
22 Jan. “I Have Only One Life to Live” (Artman)
15 Jan. “Hungry I Come” (Craig Curry)
8 Jan. “AtThe River” (M. Larkin)
8 Jan. “Walk In The Light” (R. Houghton)
1 Jan. “Think on Me” (Lady John Scott) Soloist: Gordon Sinclair
1 Jan. “Not Only At Christmas” (Lane/Sinclair)
Christmas Eve Anthems and Solos:
Early Service:
“Come to the Stable” by Geoffrey O’Hara. Soloist – Jean Stairs
“Hushing Carol“. Junior Choir. Flautist – Jenni Martin
“Sing Lullaby” by D. Willcocks. Soloist – Kendra Thompson
Harpist – Donna Crozier
Late Service:
“Candlelight Carol” by John Rutter
“Gesu Bambino” by P. Yon. Soloist – Kristen Martin
“The Road to Bethlehem” by Michael Head
Youth Choir: Director – Laurence Rowbotham.
Teenagers at Edith Rankin are welcome to sing in our Youth Choir. This choir rehearses after church each Sunday and sings periodically in our Sunday morning services and for special programs.
Anthems:
19 Dec ’10: “Light a Candle” by Keen & Lighthouse
13 Feb ’10: “Sing of the Lord’s Goodness” by E. Sands
Junior Choir: Director – Kathy Lee.
This is our Children’s Choir, aged 6 to 12, numbering approximately 12 children. This choir is directed by Kathy Lee and practices each Sunday after church. Our Children’s Choir sings during morning worship services approximately once a month and performs at all of our musical shows throughout the year.
Anthems:
24 Dec: “Hushing Carol“. Flautist – Jenni Martin
11 Dec: “Welcome the Babe” by Natalie Sleeth
13 Nov: “God Is Everywhere” by K.L. Jones
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