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:
13 May “Sing a New Song” (M. Haydn)
13 May “In Gratitude We Come” (Williams & Lantz)
6 May “God So Loved the World” (John Stainer)
6 May “Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song” (Robert Lau)
29 Apr. “Life Tree” (S & D Cherwien)
29 Apr. “Tapestry of Love” (D. Chappell)
22 Apr. “With a Voice of Singing” (Martin Shaw)
22 Apr. “Easter Hallelujahs” (Mark Miller)
15 Apr. “I Want to Walk As A Child of the Light” (Thomerson/Harlan)
15 Apr. “Dona Nobis Pacem” (David Lantz III)
Easter Sunday Music: 8 April
- “Run Mary, Run” (J. Martin)
- “Christ Is Alive” (H.H. Hopson)
- “The Hallelujah Chorus” (J.S. Bach) – mass choir
01 Apr. “And No Bird Sang” (D. Wagner)
25 Mar. “Gifts of the Spirit” (L. Rowbotham)
25 Mar. Harp Solo by Donna Crozier
18 Mar. “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley” (G. Ferguson)
Soloist: Jean Stairs
18 Mar. “Blow the Winds Gently” (Leo Dengler)
11 Mar. “Such Love” (K. Schraeder)
11 Mar. “Man of Sorrows” (G. Young)
4 Mar. “Brother James Air” (G. Jacobs)
4 Mar. “The Gift of Love” (arr. H. Hopson)
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:
1 Apr 12: “Look! Someone’s Coming!” (by Jayne Southwick Cool)
26 Feb 12: “The Wonder of His Love” (D. Wagner/C. Lee)
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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