Cherub and Nursery Singers learn Christian songs during their Sunday School class time under the direction of Miss Connie.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF
WOODBURY HEIGHTS
MUSIC MINISTRY
The Sanctuary and Youth Choirs
Quintin A. Lerch, Director
The Sanctuary Choir is an adult choir, soprano, alto, tenor and bass, which meets every Thursday evening from 7:45 to 9:00 under the direction of Quint Lerch. This choir presents an anthem three or four Sundays each month, with the exception of July and August. Anyone who loves to worship through singing is welcome to join our Sanctuary Choir.
The Youth Choir members are students in grades 4-12. They meet to rehearse Sunday mornings 9:30 - 10:00 AM.
QUINTIN LERCH, Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Lerch has been the church organist and the conductor of our vocal choirs since August 2006. A 1975 graduate of Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA., where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in music, Mr. Lerch served as the director of music ministries at the Woodstown Presbyterian Church for six years before coming to Woodbury Heights.
"I continually strive to provide a program of varied music of the highest quality to enrich the spiritual life of my choir members and the church members at large, ultimately to give glory to God," said Mr. Lerch, who considers the production of the annual Christmas Pageant for youth and adults at our church to be a career highlight. His most memorable moment at Woodbury Heights was the sanctuary and bell choirs' presentation of the Lessons and Carols Service on Dec. 16, 2007.
Majestic and Youth Ringers, Carol W. String, Director
The Majestic Ringers meet on Thursday evenings at 6:45 PM from September through May. Any adult who wishes to participate in this ministry is welcome to join us. We play once a month from October through May .
Calling All High School and Adult Singers!
The Sanctuary Choir is looking for new members. If you can carry a tune and love to sing God’s praises – we’d love to have you.Just come on Thursdays from 7:45PM to 9PM. You’ll find us in the Sanctuary or 2nd Floor Choir Room.We have a good season planned, but with your voice, it will be great!
SANCTUARY CHOIR
September/November 2011
September 11 - Music Dedication Sunday – 9/11 Anniversary Service
Anthem – “Make Me A Channel of Your Peace” – Fettke (#442)September 18 - Church School Dedication - Mission Sunday
Anthem – “Gather Us In” – Albrecht #400)September 25 - Anthem – “I Will Bless the Lord” – Yannerella (#233)
October 2 - World Communion Sunday with Urban Promise Choir
October 9 - Anthem – “Called to Service” – Larson (#412)
October 16 - Youth Bells Ring
October 23 - Stewardship Sunday
Anthem –“What You Have Done for Me” – Alonso #401)October 30 - Reformation/All Saints Sunday Communion
Anthem – “The One” – Courtney November 6 - Anthem - “Abide With Me” – Ijames
November 13 - Youth Choir Sings, “Thank You, Thank You” - Hustad
November 20 - Christ the King/Thanksgiving
Anthem – "Canticle of Praise" Johnson
November 27- Advent and Communion
Anthem – “The Yearning” – Courtney
Our Youth Ringers come from our Sunday School classes grades 4-12 and rehearse 9:30 - 10:00 AM Sunday morning. They play during the worship service on alternating months.
Annual Community
Thanksgiving Service
Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 7:30PM in our SanctuaryAnthem – “We Gather Together” – Beck
Anthem – “We Gather Together” – Beck SANCTUARY CHOIR
Rehearsals
Thursdays- 7:45 - 9 PM
***Special Warm up for Thanksgiving Eve – 6:45PM***No Rehearsal on Thanksgiving 11/25Warm-up Rehearsals: Sundays promptly at 10:30AM
Youth Choir and Youth Bell Choir Schedule
September 2011 - May 2012
October 16, 2011 - Youth Bells Ring
November 13, 2011 - Youth Choir Sings
December 11, 2011 - “A Simple Christmas Pageant” Christmas Pageant- 6PM in Sanctuary
Youth and Cherub Choirs SingDecember 24, 2011 - Youth Choir Sings at 7PM Service
January 15, 2012 - Youth Bells Ring
February 19, 2012 - Youth Choir Sings
March 18, 2012 - Youth Bells Ring
April 8, 2012 - Easter 11AM - Youth Choir Sings (special rehearsal at 10:40AM)
May 20, 2012 - Youth Bells Ring
This is the final rehearsal and presentation of the season.
Rehearsals
Regular Rehearsals - Sundays at 9:30AM in Sanctuary or Choir Room - Begin on September 25th
Last rehearsal of the season - May 20, 2012
No rehearsals on the following Sundays:
December 4 (due to SS Advent Program), December 25, 2011 and January 1, 2012
January 22, 2012 (due to combined service with Mt. Zion Methodist Church)
Sunday Warm-Up Rehearsals: 10:45AM in Choir Room for choir singing that day
On bell performance Sundays, warm up is regular 9:30AM rehearsal
***Special Rehearsals***
Christmas Pageant:Sunday 12/4 @ 12:15PM to 1:30PM (selected participants only) Saturday 12/10 @ 9AM to Noon (full dress rehearsal - everyone attends)Warm-up on Sunday, 12/11 at 5:30PM in Choir RoomPageant is presented on Sunday, Dec. 11th at 6PM in SanctuarySaturday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve: Youth Choir report promptly at 6:15PMThis is the performance and rehearsal schedule for the entire 2011-2012 season.
Please note that the Youth Choir is presenting a Christmas Pageant on the second Sunday of December, the 11th at 6PM. Please note the dress rehearsal on Saturday the 10th,
and special rehearsal on Sunday the 4th for selected participants only (to be announced).
If you have any questions, please call Quint Lerch at 235-8780 or Carol String at 423-2056.
We appreciate your cooperation and your child’s participation in our Music Program.
