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This page contains news and announcements about Faith UCC's music program.
For additional details please contact our Music Director, Mary Ober. |
posted Feb 5, 2012 3:09 PM by James Christensen
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updated Feb 5, 2012 3:30 PM
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Four-in-hand is a valuable skill for all levels of bell-ringers. There are six different methods for ringing multiple bells in one hand. At this workshop you will learn each of them, and with maximum musical results. In addition, tips on avoiding injury, developing a safe and melodic ringing stroke, and managing many bells will be presented.
See the attached flyer for additional details, or ask Chris Wilkinson, Leslie Huston or Mary Ober. |
posted May 14, 2011 7:10 AM by James Christensen
The students of Oksana Melnychenko will present a Spring Recital here at Faith Church on Saturday, May 21st. Everyone is invited to the recital, which will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. The program is free and open to the community. |
posted Sep 27, 2010 10:07 AM by James Christensen
Thanks to a great crew of "roadies," the donated piano from East Shore United Methodist Church in Euclid was moved to our social hall on Sept. 25th. Kudos and blessings to Dave Vesey, Brian Burkhardt, Gene McAfee, Ken Willert, and Scott and Collin Dorey! |
posted Sep 27, 2010 10:00 AM by James Christensen
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As of this date, nearly all copies of the compilation CD, "We are Faith: A Musical Snapshot, Spring 2010," have been distributed. If you would like one, for a $20 donation to the Faith music program, please contact Lois Gebing or Mary Ober.
Here's one of the 21 tracks. This one was recorded at St. John's Cathedral, Cleveland, on May 20, 2010, as part of WCLV-FM's Jubilation! choir festival:
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posted Sep 27, 2010 9:59 AM by James Christensen
Your dedications of anthems for inclusion in our worship services makes all the difference in Faith's music program, since the line in the church budget for music purchases has not changed from the $100/year of 2003, when I came here. All voice choir anthems through Advent are now dedicated, leaving only the Christmas Eve music; there are three bell anthems yet available, as well-- two prior to Christmas, and one for the candlelight service. Please speak with Mary Ober for details. |
posted Aug 9, 2010 10:37 AM by James Christensen
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updated Sep 27, 2010 10:07 AM
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Regular choir rehearsals run from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
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posted Aug 9, 2010 10:36 AM by James Christensen
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updated Sep 27, 2010 9:57 AM
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Rehearsals run from 6:45-7:45 p.m. on Thursday evenings. |
posted Aug 9, 2010 10:31 AM by James Christensen
Rehearsals will be held at the close of Sunday School, and will last approximately 10 minutes each week, beginning on Sunday, September 12. |
posted Aug 9, 2010 10:29 AM by James Christensen
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updated Sep 27, 2010 9:58 AM
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Rehearsals will be on Saturdays - schedule TBA. |
posted Aug 9, 2010 10:26 AM by James Christensen
I hope to offer the Music Reading workshop, &/or follow-up sessions, later in the year... four consecutive Mondays, sometime, would be good. The workshops are intended to teach or refresh music-reading skills, using a few exercises and our hymnal. I would like Faith's people to feel comfortable joining in any of our music activities-- choir, bells… AND, there will be new ways to participate in singing and ringing as our church year gets underway.
- "Pick-up" bell-ringing with the last hymn every Sunday (bells will be set up weekly; volunteer ringers can play along with the organ and congregation)
- Development of possibly-ongoing smaller vocal AND instrumental ensembles, involving teens through adults
- New outreach opportunities, utilizing musical groups at all age levels…
- Occasions for singing (or ringing) with other church choirs…
I welcome your ideas, and your participation!
Peace ~ Mary Ober, Music Director |
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