February Music Calendar

No other notices sent except in case of a change.

Combined Choir Rehearsals on Sundays: 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.

2/11, 2/18, 2/25

                            No Rehearsal on 2/4

                            Services:

                            2/11 Anthem - Blessed the People

2/18 - Hymn Leadership

                            Ash Wednesday, 2/21 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Rehearsal at 6:15 p.m.

                                           Service at 6:30 p.m.

                            First Sunday in Lent Communion - 2/25

One half of the choir will sing at 8:45 and the other half at 11. Please indicate on the SIGN -IN CHART in the rehearsal room which service you will sing.

Anthem - Christ Thy All Embracing Arms - Clifford Bair

Men’s Chorus - Rehearsals on Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m.: 2/1, & 2/15

                            Service: 2/4 Anthem - Praise God in All His Glory

Sanctuary Ensemble - Rehearsals from 7 to 8 p.m.: 2/1 & 2/15

                                           Looking Ahead - Service: March 18

New! New! New!

A Lenten Communion Choir will be formed to sing for the 5 Lenten Communion Services to be held in our Chapel. (Please take note that the Combined Choir will sing for the Ash Wednesday Communion Service to be held in the Sanctuary. )

The group will be for entry level singers of any age. No prior choir experience is necessary, just a pleasant tone quality and the ability to match pitch.

Fifteen minute practices will be held in the Chapel right after each Communion Service, beginning on Wed., Feb. 21. Practice will include getting ready for the next week’s Communion as well as succeeding weeks.

The music will be tuneful, easily learned, and in a relaxed, comfortable style.

There will be no high notes, no singing alone, and no auditions!

You do not have to be able to participate in all the services to join.

Contact Lynda Alexander to indicate your interest!

Children’s Orffestra will begin practices on Wed., Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Rehearsal Room. Seven consecutive Wednesday sessions (5:30 to 6 p.m.) will be held specifically to prepare children to play in worship on Sunday, March 25. Children who are registered by Monday, February 5^th will have a part written particularly for them to match their experience level. New members are welcome to join and are asked to pre-register by 2/5.

Jail Choir Service on February 4 at 2 p.m. - Forsyth County Jail

                  Be present at 1:30 p.m. with picture ID

All are encouraged to indicate expected absences from rehearsals and services as soon as possible via the sign out calendar in the rehearsal room, phone, or e-mail - lalexander@homemoravian.org.

New! New! New!

Organist Assistants Program

A new program is beginning for middle-school and high-school aged youth who are interested in assisting the Organist, Susan Foster, as she plays for worship. The Assistant’s responsibilities will be Music Arranger, Page Turner, Toe Stud Stamper, Stop Puller, and Piston Pusher.

Job Description:

              •            Assistant to the Organist.

              •            Serve at the 11:00am service on a rotating basis.

              •            Attend a training session prior to the service, time TBA.

              •            Equal opportunity activity!

Minimum requirements:

              •            An enthusiastic interest in learning about the organ, and the role of the organist as a worship leader.

              •            Music reading ability is helpful, but not required.

Pay:

1. One free organ lesson, as a thank-you, to those who serve as an Organ Assistant six times.

2. The satisfaction of knowing you have “praised the Lord” by helping to make our organ play beautiful music for worship.

Interested youth are encouraged to see our Organist, Susan Foster, following a church service, or contact her by email at bsskfoster@cox.net .

Gregor BellChor -

The BellChor will rehearse on the following dates:

Monday, February 5 (RB-5)

Monday, February 12 (Sanctuary)

Monday, February 19 (RB-5)

Monday, February 26 (RB-5)

The GBC will participate in both worship services on Sunday, February 18. Looking ahead, worship participation dates include either March 11 or 18; and Monday, April 2 (Monday evening of Holy Week).

If you have questions about playing in the Gregor BellChor, please call Paul Knouse at (336) 765-1704 or e-mail: pknousejr@triad.rr.com.

Band -

February 4: “First Sunday” prelude. Tunes selected from: 14Cc, 16A, 22Q, 38E, 119A, 167G, 172A, 582K, Azmon, Gaudeamus pariter, Hyfrydol, Blue book: 151 Aa, 167T, 345A, 585K, #16, #17.

February 25: First Sunday in Lent, prelude before Holy Communion. Tunes selected from: 22P, 32K, 39 More Holiness, 151G, 167A, 168A, 172A, 185A, 195A, 249A, 342D, 581A, 581M, 585A, Olivet, Rathbun, St. Christopher. Blue book: 14Jj, 14Pp, 22Dd, 22Ee, 22Hh

LOOKING AHEAD: Sunday, March 4: “First Sunday” prelude.

Weather Policy: You will be notified by e mail or a call if a rehearsal is to be cancelled whenever it is possible. We do NOT follow the pattern of what the schools do in deciding whether or not to have a rehearsal. Please check expected weather and road conditions for the time of your rehearsal. If you have not gotten a message, you may wish to contact the leader/ President of your group for information. You could also call the church number to see if a cancellation message has been posted. WXII TV carries notices of our cancellations.