Neely’s Creek ARP Church

………..Committed to building and reaching families……..

Announcements

For more information, contact Greg Reynolds, Director of Music/Organist at 324-1361

The Adult Choir is open to youth and adults.  The choir sings for worship almost every Sunday and for special seasonal services or musicals.  Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:45 PM in the Choir Room.

 

Vocal Ensembles meet for a defined period of time (usually 6 to 8 weeks), lead in worship and prepare a special worship service.  Past ensembles have performed Spirituals, Christmas Carols, Master Works, etc.  Watch the web page or newsletter for rehearsal times.

 

The Adult Handbell Choir plays five octaves of Malmark Handbells and membership is subject to availability. The group plays once a month for worship during the school year.  Rehearsals are on Sundays at 5:00. pm.

 

The Youth Handbell Choir rehearses during the Spring and Summer and takes an annual Choir Tour.  Past tours have been to Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Washington DC, the Bahamas, Pennsylvania and Virginia.  This choir is open to rising 7th graders through graduating seniors.

Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things.  Psalm 98:1

Instrumental Ensemble is made up of youth and adults who share their talents seasonally in worship.  They usually play for Christmas and Easter but have been known to play for the 4th of July Picnic, Homecoming, or other special times of the year.  Watch the newsletter for dates and times of rehearsals.

 

Children’s Choirs are divided into 4 year olds through 1st graders (Cherub Choir) and 2nd graders through 5th graders (Elementary Choir). These choirs meet in the Spring and Fall during the evening worship service.  The children learn to praise God using their voices, orff instruments, movement, and group activities.  They sing for worship approximately once a month and are involved in a musical once a year.

 

Music Conference is presented by the ARP Denomination every summer at Bonclarken Convention Center, Flat Rock, NC.  This is a week long conference for singers of all ages to have the opportunity to work with a nationally known director, sing in a large choir setting, while worshipping and fellowshipping with other ARP’s from across the southeast.  Registration is in March.

 

Summer Music Day Camp is a 3 to 5 day camp at Neely’s Creek Church for children and youth to explore musical concepts in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Past Music Camps have included “Music Around the World”, Musical Games, Exploring Musical Instruments, and a presentation of the musical “Through the Roof”.