The music program at Prospect continues to be busy. In addition to the weekly preparation of an anthem for each week's service, the Sr. Choir has been working diligently on our Palm Sunday Cantata, entitled "Here Is Love" by Larry Shackley. I am very pleased and proud of their dedication and hard work. We have some surprises planned for Easter Sunday! The Handbells have been playing a prelude piece one Sunday each month. I am happy to report that we have some newer members join our group.
A major repair has been made to our Austin organ. In February, the Austin Organ Service company re-leathered the "Great" section of the organ. The technicians said that the old actions actually were disintegrating in their hands, as they were being removed. They were astonished that the organ was playing as well as it has been, considering the condition of the actions. Still more work to go, as our organ has 2 more sections that need re-leathering!
Prospect Choirs
From September to June, our choirs perform each Sunday at PUMC. Our vocal and hand bell choirs perform a variety of music, from classical to contemporary, traditional to gospel!
The Senior Choir is a non-auditioned group that meets each Wednesday evening from 7 – 8:30 and again before Sunday worship service at 9:00 a.m. Anyone high school age and older is welcome to join us! We prepare an anthem for each Sunday’s service and usually perform a cantata on Palm Sunday.
A Junior/Youth Choir program is also offered. Weekly rehearsals are held and the choir performs each Sunday. Any student in grades 3 through high school is welcome.
The Prospect Tower Bell Choir rehearses after church on Sundays. A hand bell or hand chime anthem is performed once a month during our worship services.
Please contact the church office at 860-582-3443 for more specific information.
H. S. Liederkranz Concert
The dinner/concert held on May 22nd was a HUGE success! We served approximately 135 dinners and the concert was very favorably received. The H. S. Liederkranz put on a wonderful program. This was truly a team effort! Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a great night! Our profit from the dinner was $2,000, which will make a nice addition to the Organ Restoration Fund.
Palm Sunday Cantata
“The Journey to the Cross,” a Lenten Cantata, was presented by the Senior Choir in the Prospect Sanctuary on the afternoon of Palm Sunday. The Multi-Media experience traversed the breadth of human emotion experienced during the events of Holy Week. The Senior Choir was directed by Heidi Flower, who was accompanied by Amy Kelley, former chapel organist.
Top Ten Reasons to sing with the Senior Choir!
10. Special reserved seating
9. Our own private stash of Life
Savers
8. Free coffee before service
7. No eye contact necessary with
the Pastor
6. Heckling is allowed
5. Side door conveniently located
for early departure
4. First dibs on Communion
3. Bird’s eye view of the “real
nappers” in church
2. Get to wear neat choir robe that
can hide pajamas or bluejeans
1. Knee-slapping good time at
Wednesday evening rehearsals.
There you have it, folks, the top 10 reasons to sing with the Senior Choir each week! But, the best reason of all is singing a variety of great music with a variety of great people! We welcome singers of all voices and ages, from High School on up. No auditions necessary.
