Music at OAPC

" ...prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:12-13

Music ministry at OAPC connects with the vision/mission of Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church We are the Body of Christ, seeking to become more ‘Christ like’ as we live by his WORDS

• Worship: Celebrating God—This is the primary purpose of our music ministry. It is using the gift of music to lead and be led in worship services on a regular basis.
  

• Outreach: Serving our neighbors. Music provides a means of proclaiming God’s love in our community and world—Our church offers programs, tours, and concert events
  

• Relationships—Connecting through caring. Our musical ensembles are caring communities, where we learn, share, and grow together.
  

• Discipleship— Following Jesus, and growing spiritually through musical prayer, praise, and proclamation.

• Support—Being Empowered though God’s Holy Spirit to help each member of OAPC find and fulfill their calling.

Our 2010-11 church-wide theme is “Connected and Connecting”. It presents a vision that is forward looking, while valuing what makes us different. We seek to be connected with God in our daily lives through the person of Jesus Christ. This connection is reinforced through our regular experiences of worship. Because of our connection with God, we are connected with each other, and we live out these caring relationships amongst ourselves and in the world. Those who have gone before provide a link to the present. We also have a commitment to connect with the future of Rock Hill, with dynamic and ongoing outreach ministries. Music
offers multiple opportunities to fulfill all these connections, and to thus to express our love for God and each other.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church offers a multi-faceted music program, with opportunities for persons of ALL ages, interests and abilities. Multiple singing, handbells, and instrumental ensembles regularly contribute to the ministry of the church.

In addition, opportunities are available those with abilities in accompanying, directing, and assisting in the music ministry. Whether you are an accomplished
musician or not, have children, or are just interested in exploring your potential, we invite you to join us in "making a joyful noise unto the Lord".

Whatever your level of interest or ability, please take time to acquaint yourself with what OAPC offers, and fill out the Music Department Interest Form for additional information and a personal contact.

We look forward to working together with you.

Tim Moe, Music Director
Susan Read, Organist/Assistant Music Director

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Links

"A Song for Japan" project and video

http://www.trombones.jp/EN/about.html

 

2011-2012 Introductory Information

Check out our Concert Series!!!

Presbyterian Association of Musicians

Montreat Worship and Music Conference - June 26-July 2, 2011

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Music Programs

Singing Choirs

Joyful Praise Choir

Pre-school-1st grade
Children must be 4 yrs (by Sept 1, 2010) — Tim Moe, Director
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30. Aug. 25th Roundup at 5:30.
This choir prepares children to be lifelong participants in the music and worship of the church. Basic singing, music, and worship skills are taught through a variety of activities.

Covenant Choir

2nd—5th Grade - Susan Read, Director.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30. Aug. 25th Roundup at 5:30

Children continue grow in their understanding and involvement in corporate worship, as well as the God-given gift of the voice, learning to sing beautifully, and in their musical and social skills. They learn to work together as group toward common goals and purposes. Children also begin to learn a body of hymnody

Together on Wednesdays

Both the Joyful Praise and the Covenant Choir programs are part of Together on Wednesdays at OAPC - Find out more from the TOW Brochure - Fall 2011

Agape Choir

6th – 12th Grade ― Tim Moe, Director

Sundays 4:30-5:45 p.m.

CONNECTIONS

 

Celebrate the Vision!

Fall, 2011 Schedule

Saturday, August 27th - 3:00 PM Agape Welcome/Picnic at Bethelwoods

Sunday, Aug. 28th – 6:00 PM – Youth ministry kick-off dinner

        Sign-up for Agape!!!

 

Sunday, Sept. 11th – Morning (Music Ministry Dedication)

          4:30-5:45 PM – Agape Opening Night - Bring a friend!! J

 

Sunday, Sept. 18th – 5:00 PM – Service of Wholeness and Healing

Agape Choir is Leading – Black and White Outfits

        4:30 Agape Warm-ups

Sunday, Sept. 25th – 3:00 PM Rehearsal Time Change – Pres. Youth Rally

Sunday, Oct. 2nd—11:00 Worship—World Communion Sunday

          10:30 w-up in Music Suite—wear black and white outfits

Sunday, Nov. 6th—11:00 Worship – Pledge Sunday - black and white

          10:30 w-up in Music Suite

Sunday, Nov. 27th—8:45 & 11:00 AM – Hanging of the Greens Service

        8:00 AM Warm-ups in Sanctuary – black and whites

          Soup Lunch/Agape Bake Sale Following—No Evening Rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 18th – Agape Caroling/Christmas Party following Rehearsal

Friday, Dec. 24th – 5 PM Christmas Eve – 4:15 warm-up 

REHEARSALS RESUME SUNDAY, JAN. 8th

Tour 2012 dates – June 24th-29th - June 30th 7PM - ‘Homecoming’

To download the Agape Choir information - click here

This choir is challenged to greater service through more regular worship involvement. Ministry to others is emphasized, and outreach to others through multi-state tours and local mission projects. They also join with other youth choirs
from around the country for local and regional choir festivals. Members grow in their understanding of music, singing in multiple parts, using good vocal technique and choral tone.

Chancel Choir

Adults - Tim Moe, Director.
Wednesdays 7:30-9:00. Ongoing.

This choir is the core of our music ministry, serving God in worship weekly. They
prepare and perform the best choral music in a wide a variety of styles and traditions, as well as performing larger choral works with instrumentalists.   Membership is open to all, regardless of experience, upon interview with the director.

 

Handbells

Two Groups—Beginning and Advanced
Genesis to Revelation Ringers—(Adults, qualified youth, and college students) Tim Moe, Director - Sundays, 6:30-8:00. Beginning September 12th.

Hand bells provide unique ways to worship God. All that is required is the ability to count to four. Basic techniques through advanced techniques are explored, with an emphasis on teamwork. Pre-registration is required

Other Music Ministry Opportunities

OAPConsort

Tim Moe, Director, (qualified youth and adult instrumentalists), rehearses Saturdays, as called— Organization Rehearsal Sept. 25th 5:00

This instrumental ensemble is open to all band and orchestra instrumentalists. There are small and large ensemble opportunities, and we will participate in regular and special worship services during the year, providing preludes, offertories, and accompaniment for hymns and/or anthems.

Please preregister.

Kindermusik (0 to 3yrs)

Connie Kiser- Director/ coordinator.

Kindermusik is a developmental program for younger children and their parent/caregivers. Classes are offered in the fall and re-registered in the spring—

“Village” (0-18mos) Tuesday morning and evening times available

“Our Time” (18 mos-3yrs) Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15.

OAPC members receive a discount on registration. Enrollment is limited. Contact Connie Kiser (366-3607) See Kindermusik brochure for information and registration