Music and Other Arts:

We currently have five formal music ensembles which enhance our worship experience at Aldersgate. In addition we have numerous vocalists and instrumentalists who share their talents as soloists or in small groups, particularly during our 8:30 service.

Visual artists regularly use their skills to enhance our worship space while also working to improve the décor in other parts of our church building. We also have dancers and actors who occasionally help to interpret scriptural themes during worship. Children and Youth as well as adults are active in music and the other worship arts.

CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIRS

Youth Music Ensemble
Rehearsal on Thursdays: 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.

YME is for youth Grades 5-12 and is directed by Carol Prasad with Jane Vooys assisting. Rehearsal/practice is on Thursday evenings 6:45-7:30 pm. We welcome not only singers but also instrumentalists – keyboards, winds, strings, guitars and drums. We are also looking for youth interested in Sound Technology. Music is arranged to fit the skills of the members who participate in worship on a monthly basis.

Miller Bells
Rehearsal on Thursdays: 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Miller bells is a hand bell choir for youth Grades 5-12 and adults interested in developing hand bell skills. This choir is directed by Carol Prasad with Laurie Kubik assisting. This ensemble also contributes to worship monthly.

Choristers and Angels
Rehearsal on Tuesdays: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

These are voice choirs for children Grades 2-6 (Choristers) and for children Ages 4-6 (Angels). They are directed by Carol Prasad assisted by Jane Vooys, and meet Tuesday afternoon as a part of the Worship Arts program under the leadership of Cheryl Ortolf. Emphasis is on teaching in-tune singing and keeping a beat as well understanding Bible stories and Christian concepts referenced in the songs they prepare for worship. Activities are game-like with lots of movement and instrument playing.

Worship Arts

Worship Arts
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Children, ages 4 through 6^th grade are invited to join us as we learn different art techniques, have fun acting out different dramas, and enjoying music through singing, playing instruments and learning hand motions to songs. We serve a small snack from 4:00 – 4:10 p.m. each week. We divide the children into 2 different age groups: ages 4 – 1^st grade and 2^nd – 5^th grade. All children are welcome to participate; you do not have to be a member of the church. Cheryl Ortolf will also pick your child up after school at the South Row School. Please talk to her ahead of time so you can make the proper arrangements with the school.

ADULT CHOIRS

Chancel Choir
Rehearsal on Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The Chancel Choir provides vocal music Sunday mornings during the 10:45 a.m. worship service weekly from September through June. This choir is directed by Carol Prasad.

Shepherd Bell Choir
Rehearsal on Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Shepherd Bells is an English hand bell choir for adults who have some musical background. It's helpful if you can read music. We can teach you to ring! This choir is directed by Carol Prasad and participates regularly in worship as well as special events in the community.