THE MUSIC PROGRAM AT TRINITY CHURCH

 

Music ministry has been a strong tradition at Trinity Church for decades.  The church has been blessed with many talented, committed volunteers who offer a wide variety of spiritual gifts.

 

Ron and Beth Sider are starting in September as Ministers of our Music Program.  Ron has a PhD in Music and is a member of the American Guild of Organists.  Ron directed our Choir here at Trinity many years ago.  He has since been a Choirmaster/Organist in several area churches, participated in various Conference functions, and taught music at several colleges to include 45 years at Messiah College.  These are just several of the many activities that he as been involved in over the years.  Beth has a B.S in Music and has a broad background in both teaching and conducting in many area churches.  She has taught at both Harrisburg Academy and Cumberland Valley schools.  She has a lot of experience with adult, youth, and handbell choirs.  This is also just a short list of the many things that she has been involved with over the years.  We are very fortunate to have Ron and Beth take responsibility of our music program here at Trinity, and we welcome them to our Church Family.

Choir Season to Begin!

The Sonshine Choir and Good News Singers is open to any young person!
Christian education + praising God with singing = Choir

Sonshine Choir

Rehearsals will begin on September 8th
Kindergarten to Grade 5
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Wilma Rockey, director

Good News Singers

Rehearsals will begin on September 8th
Grades 6-12
Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
Ronald and Beth Sider, directors

New persons are welcome in the United Bells and Chancel Choir as openings are
available. Please contact RonandBethSider@trinityumnc.com

United Bells

Rehearsals will begin on September 9th
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Wilma Rockey, director

Chancel Choir

Rehearsals will begin on September 9th
Thursdays, 7:30 PM
Ronald and Beth Sider, directors

 

Kendall Gomez and Sally Ray are our very talented assistant organists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CHANCEL CHOIR is a group of 39 singers ranging in age from college students to seniors.  For several hours every Thursday evening, they lay aside the work of daily tasks and find renewed energy in the comfort and delight of choir friends and good music.  Their repertoire is vast, ranging from early motets to gospel rock.  Not only does this group participate weekly in worship services, but sings at local retirement homes at their chapel services, at the Mt. Gretna Bible Conference each summer, the Historic Peace Church, and performs an annual secular concert in dinner theater with the drama department of the church.  A CD was recorded which includes anthems that are "Trinity favorites."  This is available for purchase through the church office.  Several years ago the Chancel Choir was given a high honor by being chosen to sing at the opening service of the United Methodist National conference in Pittsburgh.  They meet each Thursday evening for rehearsal at 7:30 PM in the choir room. 

 

 

 

 

 

TRINITY CHORALE is a select group of eleven singers who also enjoy a unique repertoire.  They have sung at various community events, a concert at Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church in Camp Hill, and were especially honored several years ago to perform a spring concert at the Hotel Hershey for the Northeast Jurisdictional Convention of the United Methodist Stewardship Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

The GOOD NEWS SINGERS enjoy an energetic time together each Wednesday evening at 5:45 PM.  This is a group of youth in grades 6 – 12.  They sing twice a month in worship.

 

At the beginning of each Good News Singers rehearsal, Mary Strausbaugh has devotions and then ends the rehearsal with a delightful Bible quiz. 

 

 

 

 

SONSHINE SINGERS rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Young Disciple Room.  The choir is comprised of children in kindergarten through fifth grades.  Their director is Wilma Rockey and they are accompanied by Ardith McClure.  They share their delightful gift of singing once a month in morning worship.

 Sonshine director Wilma Rockey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNITED BELLS, an adult ringing choir, meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM in the bell room.  Their exceptional technique and ability is extensive and they enjoy the leadership of Wilma Rockey.

 

 

 

 

 

The entire music department of Trinity Church enjoys a variety of activities throughout the year.  The annual Yuletide Musicale and Tea encompasses each group in concert.  Several cantatas are given throughout the year and Holy Week offers a powerful Tenebrae Service.  A spring concert of secular music is always one of the favorites of our listeners.  The willing spirits of the singers and ringers is reflected in the excellence of their work, and Trinity Church is indeed proud of the music program and is deeply grateful to those whose talent and deep commitment support this ministry.

 

NOTES FROM THE MINISTER OF MUSIC

 

TIME TO SING AND RING!!!!!

  

Friends...we offer a wide variety of music, spiritual growth and challenge, fun moments, not only in the rehearsal times, but also in our Sunday morning worship!  We are a deeply committed group of believers who love music, love each other, and love the Lord.

 

Making music for the Almighty is a gift far beyond comprehension!

Believe it!  Come and see!