(Picture: Chancel Choir led by Randall Dill, Minister of Music)
MUSIC MINISTRY
@ SECOND PRESBYTERIAN . . .
Music and Worship is located at the heart of Second Presbyterian Church and is a partner with the various ministries of our church. This year consider becoming a member of our musical family! The music ministry at Second Presbyterian offers you the chance to share your gifts of talent and time to God through worship. We offer great musical opportunities for a variety of ages. Spiritual, personal, and musical growth is also cultivated through creative expression, self-discipline, and cooperation within a nurturing atmosphere of fellowship among other believers. In return for your gift of dedication and talent, you will reap the benefits of participating in quality music while giving witness to Jesus Christ and the church. Enrollment is always open for new members of all ages. Come, join us this year!
For further information about any of our music groups you may contact our Director of Music, Randall Dill, or Organist, Brenda Goslee.
@ 865.523.2189 (ext. 215)
THE WORSHIP AND MUSIC
MINISTRY TEAM
This team provides for the worship of the people of God, including the celebration of the Sacraments, the ministry of music, seasonal events, special service coordination, and ushering as designated by the Book of Order of the PCUSA.
When: 2nd Tuesday
Where: Fireside Room
THE CHANCEL CHOIR
The foundational choir of our music ministry providing leadership at the traditional 11:00 AM worship service. This group prepares various repertoire from all music periods and leads the congregation in sung liturgy and worship through music. Seasonal programs are prepared throughout the year. Primarily for adult members. College-age and older high school students are invited. A Choir Student Scholarship Program is offered each year to interested students who are not members of the church.
When: Wednesdays, 7:30 PM
Where: Room 214
THE CONTEMPORARY PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM
This group’s primary purpose is to lead the congregation through music within a contemporary worship setting at the 9 AM service. The Praise Band consists of a worship leader and instrumentalists to include singers, guitars, percussion, and keyboard. New participants and youth are encouraged to participate.
When: Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:30 PM
Praise Band Worship Leader: Ethan Norman
THE J.O.Y. SINGERS (Just Older Youth)
For senior-age singers, retired and semi-retired. The choir’s focus is a balance of both inreach and outreach to the community through music. Special theme and seasonal programs are presented each year.
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10 AM
Where: Room 214
Children’s Music Ministry
KIDZ PRAISE @ 2nd
KIDz Praise is a concentrated and eclectic program of creative arts for children (Ages 4,5,6) and Grades 2-5. Provisions will be made for 6th graders to be involved where applicable.
As an arm of the Music Ministry at Second Presbyterian Church, KIDz Praise is mainly designed to compliment the 2nd Street 252 curriculum, where children will be exposed to a week-to-week rotating menu of music/choir, beginning handchimes/bells, Orff, art, and drama. The goal of this model is to involve and prepare children to be lifelong participants in the music ministry of the church.
When: Meets 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Rooms 221 & 226
THE CHANCEL RINGERS
A handbell choir designed to participate and support traditional worship settings, festivals, and occasional ringing experiences. Music reading and some handbell ringing experience is preferred.
When: Wednesday, 4:45 PM
Where: Room 220
Picture of some of our Chancel Ringers who participated at the Knoxville Area Handbell Festival 2009
Meet Our 2009-2010 Choir Scholarship Students
Tyler Neel, University of Tennessee School of Music
Michelle Fratus, University of Tennessee School of Music
Robyn VanLeigh, University of Tennessee School of Music
Martin Winfrey, Pellissippi State Community College
A mission endeavor of SPC made available to musically gifted students (non SPC members) enrolled in any East Tennessee college/university or community college and those students pursing a degree program in music or music education. Up to (4) students are selected annually.