Children's and Youth Choirs

Choirs prepare for March 4, April 1

christina — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:29:20 +0000

Rehearsals continue weekly as we head into Lent and toward Palm Sunday.

March 4 — Psalmsters sing at 9 a.m. service, Cantemus sings at 11 a.m.

April 1 — all choirs sing for Palm Sunday. Sunbeams/LightShine/Psalmsters at 9 a.m., Cantemus/Godsgroove at 11 a.m.

GodsGroove 2011-12 Schedule

christina — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:42:44 +0000

Grades 4-8

GodsGroove is a seasonal choir for kids who prefer to sing a few times a year with a short-term rehearsal commitment. Greg Murai, director.
All GodsGroove rehearsals are in the Sanctuary on Sundays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Rehearse October 23 and 30; sing at 11 a.m. worship, November 6.

Rehearse December 11 and 18; sing at
5 p.m. Christmas Eve service, December 24.

Sing at 11 a.m. Palm Sunday service, April 1. Rehearsals TBA.

GodsGroove singers are also invited to participate in the LOPC Family Choir, with their parents, grandparents and siblings. This choir rehearses January 8-22 and sings in worship at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on January 29.

Sunbeams 2011-12 Schedule

christina — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:15:44 +0000

Ages 3-5 (Preschoolers)

Sunbeams introduces preschool children to the fundamentals of choir. Singers learn to properly use their vocal instruments, experience rhythm and express themselves creatively through song while working as a choir team. Sunbeams singers are invited to sing at seasonal church services including Christmas Eve and Palm Sunday.
Sunbeams is designed for children ready to independently participate in group activities without adult assistance.

Sunday Sunbeams meets 10:10-10:30 a.m., October 16-April 1 in the Christian Life Center, Room 108. Colleen Whitelock, director.
Friday Sunbeams meets 8:50-9:15 a.m., October 7-March 30 in the Christian Life Center, Room 203. (Seedlings students may be dropped off at Sunbeams and will be escorted to their classrooms at 9:15). Christina Engelbrecht, director.

Christmas Eve, 3:30 Family Service, December 24

Palm Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service, April 1

Sunbeams and their families (parents, grandparent and siblings) are also invited to participate in the LOPC Family Choir, which rehearses Sunday mornings, January 8-22, and sings in worship 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on January 29.

Cantemus, Fall 2011 Schedule

christina — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:10:28 +0000

Grades 4-8

Cantemus is a choir for children and youth who can sing a melody and are ready to learn harmony and part singing. Cantemus requires a steadfast and reliable commitment to Sunday morning rehearsal as the group prepares to participate in monthly worship services, the LOPC Christmas Concerts, Christmas Eve services, music festivals and other special worship events.

Cantemus meets Sundays, 10:10-10:50 a.m., September 18-April 1, in the Chapel. Julie Ford, director.

Fall schedule:

11 a.m. October 9 – worship

11 a.m. November 6 – worship (as part of GodsGroove)

11 a.m. December 4 – worship

6:30 p.m. December 8 - dress rehearsal for LOPC Christmas Concerts

4 p.m. December 10 and 11 – LOPC Christmas Concerts

5 p.m. December 24 – Christmas Eve Family Service

Psalmsters 2011-12 Schedule

christina — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:21:28 +0000

Grades 1-3

Psalmsters is an intermediate choir for children who are interested in preparing more complex music and learning the foundations of part singing. Singers must be able to make a reliable commitment to weekly rehearsals from September-April. Choristers learn to properly use their vocal instrument while preparing anthems for Sunday morning worship. Psalmsters also rehearses weekly with the LightShine choir to participate in Christmas Eve and Palm Sunday services.
Psalmsters meet Sundays,10:10-10:50 a.m., September 18-April 1.
All rehearsals are in the Christian Life Center building, Room 205A. Christina Engelbrecht, director.

Psalmsters sing during LOPC worship services:

9 a.m. November 6― worship

9 a.m. December 4 ― Advent worship

3:30 p.m. December 24 — Christmas Eve Family Service

9 a.m. and 11 a.m. January 29 — as part of LOPC Family Choir (with parents/grandparents and siblings)

9 a.m. March 4― worship

9 a.m. April 1 ― Palm Sunday

Recordings of Forum Festival performance

christina — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:51:28 +0000

Here is the Gold-rated performance from Forum Festival, April 2011, at Diablo Valley College:

Come And Be Light

Kyrie Eleison

Sing to the Power of the Lord

GodsGroove begins THIS Sunday, 10/23

christina — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:36:08 +0000

4th-8th graders, get ready to Groove! Greg Murai directs GodsGroove in rehearsal 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6, to prepare to sing on 11/6 at the 11 a.m. service. Rehearsals are 10:15-10:45 in the Sanctuary.

Sunbeams on Sunday has BEGUN! Preschoolers, ages 3-5, join Colleen Whitelock in CLC 108 on Sunday mornings at 10:10 to being your choir careers

Coming up….

Psalmsters sings in 9 a.m. worship, Nov. 6.

GodsGroove with Cantemus sings in 11 a.m. worship, Nov. 6.

Please read below for more information on each choir, or go to the right-hand purple menu for rehearsal and performance schedules.

Cantemus earns gold award at Festival

christina — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:08:03 +0000

Cantemus earned a gold award at the Forum Festival on April 30. Medals are awarded based on national choral standards and Cantemus’ scores placed them in the top 10% in the country. Congratulations!

If you want to listen to their performance:
Sing To The Power Of The Lord

Psalm23 – Kyrie Eleison

Come And Be Light

Palm Sunday Song

christina — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:54:01 +0000

Bring Palm Branches by Cindy Berry

Bring Palm Branches audio

Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming today!

Bring palm branches to lay before the King,

Lift them high as you celebrate and sing.

Lay the palms before him, love and adore him.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, we celebrate the King.

He’s coming to Jerusalem today.

Riding on a donkey, entering the city, as joyful crowds line the way.

Sing hosanna!

Bring palm branches to lay before the King,

Lift them high as you celebrate and sing.

Go forth to meet him, joyfully greet him.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Psalmsters song for April 3

christina — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:23:29 +0000

King of Kings

King of kings and Lord of lords, glory, hallelujah!

Jesus, Prince of Peace, glory, hallelujah!

Listen to accompaniment here