Sheila and I joined the choir at Trinity United Methodist Church in 1982. We look forward to Wednesday nights from 6:30 till 7:30 -- our choir practice time. The choir sings, of course, on Sunday mornings and for special programs at Easter and Christmas, and very occasionally at other special services. I really enjoy it.
Right now we have one of our strongest choirs. We are all amateurs and few of us have significant musical training outside of choir. But we have two absolutely wonderful leaders. Kam Malone is a talented director and Debra Malone is our accompanist. Having a married couple leading our choir has turned out to =be a big advantage. Kam chooses great music and teaches the music with great skill and patience. Debra has a marvelous feel for dynamics. Before she became our primary accompanist I knew her mostly for her gospel music, which I love. But, wow, her preludes, offertories, and other special playing is so nuanced and beautiful. Sometimes so quietly worshipful it brings tears and sometimes swells to such a crescendo that you want to stand and shout. Debra and Kam are a true team.
All of that to say, I really enjoy our choir. We have fun. We are friends. We worship together and support each other and lead the congregational music. And we always welcome new folks. If you are missing your days in high school or college chorus, or if you just enjoy singing, come join us! I think you will be glad you did.
Now would be a great time; we have just finished our Christmas season and are now beginning to rehearse our Easter music. All you have to do is show up at Trinity on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for the weekly one-hour rehearsal. On Sunday mornings we warm-up our voices and run over the morning anthem at 10:30 for the 11 a.m. service.
We'd love to have you in Trinity choir and next Wednesday would be a great time to join us! Y'all come.
Call or text me if you'd like more info.
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