|
Dear Prince of Peace Members,
The Prince of Peace Music Ministry has fully returned, and we would love for you to join us. You are invited to try one of our Music Ministry Ensembles which include children, teens, and adult choirs for singers and Handbells and orchestra for instrumentalists. All you need is your voice or instrument and a love for music.
Below is a list of ensembles with information on how to join. If you have any questions and are interested in attending, please email me or our directors for more information.
I can be reached at:
michael.rossi@poplc.org
703-867-8876
Michael Rossi
Director of Music Ministry
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
| |
|
PRIMARY CHOIR
Sundays, 4-5 PM
Resumes – Sunday, August 29th
Director- Katherine Einspahr
Contact, kathybeth67@gmail.com
Kindergarten through 2nd Grades
All students from Kindergarten through 2nd grades are invited to join the Prince of Peace Primary Choir, a unique beginning choir experience designed especially for this age group. The choir meets for two sessions - the first 8-week session begins in September, and the second 9-week session begins in late January. They participate in worship on four different Sundays and the annual Christmas Concert.
| |
|
JUNIOR CHOIR
Sundays, 4-5 PM
Resumes- Sunday, August 29th
Music Director- Valerie McLean
Contact- valerie.mclean1919@gmail.com
Grades 3 - 6
All elementary students in grades 3 - 6 are eligible to participate in Junior Choir. The choir performs once a month on Sunday mornings at the 11 am service. Rehearsals are every Sunday evening from 4-5 pm (with the exception of some holidays). The Junior Choir also participates in a 1-week music camp in the summer to present a Christian Musical Theatre Show.
| |
|
HIMNALS AND LIVING WATER
Sundays, 5-6 PM
Resumes- Sunday, August 29th
Music Director- Michael Rossi
Contact, Michael.Rossi@poplc.org
Grades 7-12
HIMnals is for grades 7-12. The group sings traditional and contemporary music, including well-known hymns and spiritual pieces in foreign languages, and a-capella songs. Our choir room is filled with very talented, earnest, and devoted musicians who are eager to share the love of Christ through the gifts given to them.
| |
|
CHANCEL CHOIR
Thursdays, 7:30-9 PM
Resumes- Thursday, August 26th
7:30 PM- 9:00 PM Rehearsal
9:00 PM- Walkover to Ledo’s pizza for food and drinks
Music Director- Michael Rossi
Contact, Michael.Rossi@poplc.org
The Chancel Choir is the main Sunday service choir at Prince of Peace, open to adults, college-age and older, who have a love for singing. The group sings September through June and rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm. In addition to Sunday mornings, the Chancel Choir also sings an occasional midweek service, as well as presenting a concert during the year.
| |
|
CONTEMPORARY PRAISE GROUPS
Resumes- Saturday, August 28th, 3:30-5 PM
Music Director- Michael Rossi
Assistant Director- Elizabeth Zito
Contact, Michael.Rossi@poplc.org
Adult Praise is Prince of Peace's contemporary ensemble for vocalists 18 years and above. They rehearse from 3:30-5 pm, on Saturdays when they are singing for the Saturday evening service. Adult Praise sings 1-2 Saturdays per month on average.
| |
|
ORCHESTRA
Sundays- 6:15-7:15 PM
Resumes- Sunday, September 5th, 6:15-7:15 PM
Music Director- Michael Rossi
Contact, Michael.Rossi@poplc.org
All Ages
The Prince of Peace Church Orchestra is open to persons middle school age through adults who play a traditional orchestra or band instrument. They support congregational worship with the playing of hymns, preludes, offertories, and postludes, as well as occasional combining with the Chancel Choir for an anthem. This inter-generational ensemble rehearses on Sunday evenings, 6:15-8:00 pm, in the Sanctuary.
| |
|
BELLS OF PEACE
Sundays, 7:00-8:00 PM
Information session,
Sunday, September 12, 6:15-7:00 PM
Director- Kristin Panzenhagen
Contact, Kristin Panzenhagen at kpanzenhagen@gmail.com
Grades 9- Adult
Bells of Peace is a handbell choir for adults and high schoolers. No ringing experience is necessary, but basic music reading ability is required. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:00. Bells of Peace rings traditional and contemporary music, and covers all three services over the course of the year. For more information, contact Kristin Panzenhagen at kpanzenhagen@gmail.com, or call the Church Office at (703) 451-5855.
| |
|
HEAVEN’S NOTES
Sundays, 6:15 -7:00 PM
Information session,
Sunday, September 12, 6:15-7:00 PM
Director- Kristin Panzenhagen
Contact, Kristin Panzenhagen at kpanzenhagen@gmail.com
Grades 5-8
Heaven’s Notes is a handbell choir for 5th - 8th graders. No ringing experience is necessary, but basic music reading ability is required. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings, 6:15-7:00. Heaven’s Notes rings traditional and contemporary music, and covers all three services over the course of the year. For more information, contact Kristin Panzenhagen at kpanzenhagen@gmail.com, or call the Church Office at (703) 451-5855.
| | | | | |
