Music Program

Hamilton Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)

Music Program

Hamilton Christian Church has an active music program that involves many members of the church. The chancel choir numbers 16 and instrumentalists include, trumpet, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trombone, percussion and electric bass. The church sanctuary has a 20 Rank 3- manual, Wicks Pipe organ that is nearly 100 years old and a refurbished Baldwin Baby Grand piano. Contemporary Services are held four times a year during the seasons of Advent, Lent, Easter, and a Thanksgiving service in November. The Instrumental Ensemble with organ plays on Easter Sunday, Father’s Day, World Communion in October, and during the Advent-Christmas season.

The Chancel Choir leads the singing of hymns and responses at the 10:30 am Sunday Service. The choir is open to all people who would like to sing. No audition is required and you do not need to know how to read music, however, you do need to sing on pitch and carry a tune. The choir has Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass sections and people are needed in each. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. and again at 10:15 am on Sunday mornings to warm up and sing at the Sunday Services. Music selections include the standard anthem repertoire both contemporary and traditional. Come lend your voice to the group!

Performance Data – 3 Rehearsal Format – In today’s busy life, many people cannot make a weekly commitment. If this is true in your life, this format is for you. A date for performance is selected and then three rehearsals are arranged before that date. If you can rearrange your schedule for a month to accommodate the rehearsals and performance, then consider participating in the groups below:

Instrumental Ensemble – This group
is open to anyone who plays a musical instrument and has had experience playing the instrument. We welcome anyone who would like to play but hasn’t played in a while, maybe since high school.

Small Ensembles – Throughout the years, some Hamilton members participate in small instrumental groups. These groups meet at will and play before Sunday worship on select Sundays. Rehearsals are held as needed by participating members.

Jazz Ensemble – This group plays Jazz arrangements of Hymns and Religious music.

Instruments and Soloists – Hamilton is always looking to include talented musicians who sing or play instruments in its music programs. If you are interested in performing a solo in church, please contact Jack Hamill at 636-397-6406.

Organ Concerts are given twice a year on the 4th Sunday in April and October on the 1911 Wicks Pipe Organ Opus 36, 20 ranks.

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Music Program

Hamilton Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)