http://children.lopcchoirs.org Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:20:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2012/02/01/all-sunday-choirs-resume-this-week-25/ 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; ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/08/25/godsgroove-2011-12-schedule/ 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 ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/08/25/sunbeams-2011-12-schedule/ 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, ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/08/25/cantemus-2011-12-schedule/ 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 ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/08/25/psalmsters-2011-12-schedule/ 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 http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/08/02/recordings-of-forum-festival-performance/ 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 ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/07/31/2011-12-program-begins-in-september/ 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 ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/05/02/cantemus-earns-gold-medal/ Bring Palm Branches by Cindy Berry Bring Palm Branches audio Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming! Jesus is coming today! 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 ... http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/02/16/palm-sunday-song/ King of Kings King of kings and Lord of lords, glory, hallelujah! King of kings and Lord of lords, glory, hallelujah! Jesus, Prince of Peace, glory, hallelujah! Jesus, Prince of Peace, glory, hallelujah! Listen to accompaniment here http://children.lopcchoirs.org/2011/02/12/psalmsters-song-for-april-3/