ADULTS
Our Sunday music making is ambitious and is a constant challenge to our church musicians. Our goals are to offer to God the very best we can, and to enhance the worship services to its fullest by taking the message of the day and translating it into the language of the heart.
Westminster Choir - Adult Volunteer Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Westminster Ringers - Advanced Handbell Ringers
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Celtic Cross Ringers - Intermediate Handbell Ringers
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All Handbell Choirs rehearse in the Sanctuary.
CHILDREN
Carol Choir - Children grades K - 3
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Alleluia Choir / Orff Ensemble - Children grades 4 - 6
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Westminster Chimes - Children grades 3 - 5
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
For more information about musical groups, contact Dr. Paul Stetsenko, Director of Music Ministries at 703-549-4766 ext. 127 or
pstetsenko@wpc-alex.org
Celtic Cross Ringers
What we are: Intermediate level handbell choir for adults.
Adults with little or no prior experience can share their love of music with others of similiar interest by participating in a bell choir structured to encourage their musical abilities and foster confidence in ringing. Occasional presentations throughout the season provide opportunties for growth in music and fellowship.
The Celtic Cross Ringers are under the direction of Shirley J. Shelley, Professor Emerita of Music, University of Maryland. The ringers maintain the momentum of the choir by combining the joy of ringing bells with a stron camaraderie. Handbells provide a unique opportunity to have an experience that can bring a meaningful new dimension to worship services. Ringers learn to take responsability for their individual notes, as well as to function within a closely-knit team.For many people playing handbells provides their best option for participating in music for worship.
Each year, the music becomes more challenging, allowing the Choir to acquire further musical skills, this advancing its music ministry.
For more information contact Shirley Shelley, Director at 703-549-0235
Westminster Ringers
Westminster Ringers is an advanced group of English Handbell players at Westminster. We use a 5 octave set of Schulmerich bells and a 3 octave set of Malmark chimes. Participation in an English Handbell choir provides an opportunity to develop the ability to hear and see the way music is put together, and they are provided an opportunity to be a part of a music ensemble.
We rehearse from September to May.
