Take Note

                                                                                                               

 Final Rehearsal Schedule:

Sun        Dec 11                              Youth Choir Sing both services and Orchestra

                                                         Chancel Choir rehearsal 11:49 bring a cracker
                                                         you’ll be hungry (1 hour only)            

Mon      Dec 12   6:40-8:00         Choir and Orchestra Semi Dress Rehearsal

Wed      Dec 14   6:00-7:15         Celebration of Carols                     

                                                        Nursery

                                                        Dress: Choir Robes with White and Gold Stole

                                                        Orchestra Concert black

                                                        Be in place (TBA) 5:30

                                                        No rehearsal afterward

Sun        Dec 18                             Choir sings both services “On Jordan’s Banks”

                                                   We will have a rehearsal between services so
                                                        hurry to choir room

Wed      Dec 21   6:15-9:00         Choir Christmas party in Fellowship hall                

                                                        Cost $10 per person, bring your spouse or
                                                        significant other

Sat          Dec 24   6:00                 Chancel Choir Sings         arrive at 5:30     

Sun        Dec 25   10:30               Choir Sings only one service please arrive by
                                                    10:07   “Silent Night”

Changes on Music Blog

There are a couple of changes if you read the blog online. Things have changed on the church website so there is no current link to the blog from the Music page. If you need a link it is http://traditionalartsatasbury.blogspot.com/.

There are now buttons at the end of the postings on the blog that will allow you to email the posting or share it on Twitter, Facebook and Google Buzz.

If you know someone in the choir who does not know about the blog, please pass this information along to them.

Youth Orchestra

The Youth Orchestra is starting!!!

Attention all instrumentalists in grades 6-12. The Asbury Youth Orchestra will have its first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30 in the loft. Rehearsals last one hour and a good time making music will be had by all.

Questions?- email Joel Mason joel.mason@asburyumc.ws

Greetings from Susan Farris

“We are created in the image of a Creative God” Moving, inspiring, invigorating, life-altering, stirring, ….are all adjectives of worship. As the singers of songs, players of instruments, dancers, actors and painters, we have all joined together to unleash the arts, given to us by God to create transformational moments of worship.

We would like to welcome you to join us in this dance as we move forward on our knees, to bring people to a more intimate knowledge of our Lord. Other blog entries highlight many of the opportunities offered at Asbury to express yourself and use your gifts.

Please call with any questions. Blessings, Susan Farris

Adult Vocal

The Chancel Choir is open to all adults that would like to sing at the 8:45/10:30 worship services. We join for rehearsals and fellowship on Wednesdays at 6:45. We sing a mixed repertoire of music from the great composers of today and yesterday. Contact Susan Farris

The Men’s and Women’s ensembles meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 and sing monthly August through June. This is a wonderful group singing many styles of music and growing together as a musical family.

Solo, duet and various ensembles
We are setting aside Tuesday nights for solo, duet and various ensemble rehearsals. In this, we hope to involve many more people in worship.

Instrumental

Get plugged in to Instrumental Music at Asbury

Celebration Orchestra

Begins August 13th; Rehearses, Wednesdays 7:15 in the Sanctuary;

Director – Joel Mason

Youth Orchestra Grades 7-12

Begins September 3rd; Rehearses Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 in the Loft;

Director - Joel Mason

Asbury Brass - Rehearses Tuesday 6:30 in the Sanctuary . Director – Kirk Newman

Crosswinds
This wind ensemble plays on Sunday mornings.

Instrumental Solos and Ensembles
Contact Joel if you are interested in auditioning to play a solo or ensemble for one of our services

Handbells

A bell is a simple sound making device - but when placed in the service of praise by the hands of dedicated musicians, it becomes an instrument of worship. Since the days of the Israelites, bells have been rung in the worship of God – King David praised God with bells and cymbals. Bells were the primary musical instrument of the church in the middle ages, and their basic design has remained virtually unchanged to the present. Asbury offers you two opportunities to be a part of this unbroken peal of praise.

Asbury Ringers is an advanced group of handbell ringers who provide wonderful offerings in music for our congregation. Open positions are filled by audition. Directors: Heather Batchelor and Rosemary Ainsworth. Rehearsal is Wednesday at 6:00 in Room F001 in the basement of the Faith Building .

Wesley Ringers is a handbell group for those of all skill levels. Whether you are new to music or have been playing for years, you will find a home in this bell group. Rehearsals are Mondays at 11:45 in Room F001 in the basement of the Faith Building.
Director, Terry Jackson.