Music Notes

Apr. 24th, 2019
From the Podium
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I hope everyone had a very restful Easter Sunday afternoon, and I hope you were able to reflect upon and enjoy the glow from a Holy Week that was truly special. The presentation of the Requiem Friday night was outstanding. I have received numerous expressions of praise and gratitude for the beautiful presentation that was offered. It was a special weekend, and I was so proud to be involved with it with you. We have accomplished much in the past month to six weeks. To prepare and present such high quality music each week took an enormous amount of dedication, talent, and commitment. I can't thank you enough for such a meaningful Lenten season and Holy Week.

What's next? Well, stay tuned. As a music ministry we'll be exploring some new avenues, expanding our reach, and as always we'll do our best to make Concord's worship the very best and most meaningful that it can be.

I'll be away for the next couple of weeks. I'm going with the group that is traveling to Greece. We'll be learning more about the journeys of Paul, but I'll also be doing some recharging of the batteries. Hannah will be in charge of things while I'm away. I'll see everyone on May 5th.

Chancel and Worship Choirs

Chancel Choir - What a great Easter morning! Thank you for serving at two services, for forgiving my introit/processing faux pas, and for not allowing a let down after the Requiem. You are a special group of people.

Chancel Choir - There will be rehearsal this week at the regular 7:00 time. Hannah will be in charge, and you'll be working on music for the month of May.

Worship Choir - Thank you so much for being here early on Sunday and for maintaining a high level of musicianship throughout Lent. You are one of the primary reasons that our early service remains strong and vital.

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Youth Choir


  • We have one more Sunday off. I hope everyone was able to spend some quality Easter time with your families. We will be back in action on Sunday, May 5th at our regular time. I'll see you then!
  • Youth Choir and parents - mark you calendars for May 19th. The Youth Choir will be singing with the Chancel Choir on Confirmation Sunday at the 11:00 traditional service.
  • Just a reminder, the choir tour dates are June 15 - 22. If you haven't gotten a passport yet, you really need to do that ASAP. Processing a passport application can take about six weeks.
Other Musical Ensembles


Wesley Bells- Thank you for a great year. We have decided to take a break until later in the summer. I'm not sure how long it will take to get the bells back from their makeover, but as soon as we do I'll be in touch with you about starting back up. Thank you for your commitment, your talent, and your interest. We're on our way to being an excellent bell choir.

Concord Men's Ensemble - We are planning to sing on May 19th at 11:00. We will get together again on May 5th to put the finishing touches on the songs that we're singing.

Concord Bells - Mark your calendars for May 5th. We'll be having a double rehearsal that day in preparation for our May 8th concert. We'll go to lunch after church on the 5th, rehearse from 1ish to 3:00, then again that night from 7:00 until 8:00ish.

Concord Orchestra - We are up and running. We will meet again tonight at 6:00. I'm not exactly sure where we will be rehearsing, so be sure to look for signs at the Chapel door entrance.
  Looking Ahead

Wednesday, April 24th

7:00 - Chancel Choir rehearsal


Sunday, April 28th

8:45 - Worship Choir - TBD

11:00 - Special Music (choir will be in the loft)


Wednesday, May 1st

7:00 - Chancel Choir rehearsal


Sunday, May 5th

8:45 - Worship Choir - TBD

11:00 - Chancel Choir - "We May Never Pass This Way Again"

1:00 - Concord Bells rehearsal

4:00 - Youth Choir rehearsal

6:00 - Concord Men's Ensemble rehearsal

7:00 - Concord Bells rehearsal


Wednesday, May 8th

6:30 - Concord Handbell Concert in the sanctuary

No Chancel Choir rehearsal



Sunday, May 12th

8:45 - Worship Choir - TBD

11:00 - Chancel Choir - TBD

NO YOUTH CHOIR, MEN"S ENSEMBLE, OR CONCORD BELLS REHEARSALS


Monday, May 13th

6:00 - Concord Orchestra


Wednesday, May 15th

6:30 - Children's Choirs year-end concert

7:30 - Chancel Choir rehearsal



Sunday, May 19th

8:45 - Worship Choir - TBD

11:00 - Concord Men's Ensemble - "Rejoice the Lord is King", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Chancel Choir, Men's Ensemble, and Youth Choir - "Footsteps"

4:00 - Youth Choir rehearsal

6:00 - Concord Men's Ensemble rehearsal
























Prayer Concerns and Celebrations



  • Nedra Cook (It was such a blessing to see Nedra after the Requiem. God is good and listens to our prayers.)




  • Tracey Belmont's birthday is Sunday, April 28th.



Mike Stallings
mike@concordumc.com
mstallings65@gmail.com
(865) 966-6728 (o.)
(865) 719-3469 (c.)