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Adult Ministry Children's Ministry Youth & Family Ministry Social Ministry Music Ministry Special Groups Volunteer Activities Social Activities		Believing, as Martin Luther did, that music is a fair and glorious gift from God, we at St. Matthew's rejoice that we have a variety of vocal and instrumental choirs ranging from children to adult so that people of all ages may participate in bringing music to the congregation as well as the community. More information is available in the "Music News" Newsletter. See also the 2008-09 "Concert Series" page. Vocal Choirs Praise Kids! 4 years through Grade 2 Meets Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Program from September 18 - December 24, 2008 and February 5 - May 10, 2009 . This is a Children's Ministry program with an emphasis on learning about god, faith, and Church through songs, movement, and learning time. They meet from 4:00 to 5:00 for Gathering and Snack time, Story and Learning time, and Singing time. Directors: Jeff Reeves and Haley Picotte More information and calendar Registration Form New Creation Choir Grades 3-6 Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The New Creation Choir sings once a month and other special times. The choir continues from the Praise Kids! to develop musicianship, knowledge of Church and singing. They perform a musical in Spring to tell a Bible story through drama and singing. Directors: Jeff Reeves and John Paradowski Accompanist: Annette Olsen More information and calendar Registration Form New Generation Choir Grades 7-12 Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. The New Generation Choir is a great opportunity to sing the praises of our Lord with each other. The choir sings a variety of musical styles from contemporary Christian to classical. They sing for the 11:00 AM worship service the first Sunday of the month throughout the church year. Director: John R. Paradowski More information and calendar Senior Choir Adult Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The repertoire of the Senior Choir includes a wide variety of forms and styles of Christian music. They rotate their singing schedules throughout the year so all can enjoy their message in song. Director: David Mohr Accompanist: John R. Paradowski BRASS & PERCUSSION LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE This group of talented instrumentalists rehearses to play at various services throughout the year. They share their talents in leading the congregation in the liturgy, hymns and songs in a variety of styles. Leader: John R. Paradowski Bells and Chimes Godsbells Grades 4 through 6 Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Godsbells is a beginning Chime choir. Anyone in grades 4-6 is welcome to just give a try. This group will focus on easier music and technique of Handbell and Choir Chime ringing. We have fun learning how to ring chimes and make music. The group is open to all interested youth. Director: Jeff Reeves Invitation for parents and children More information and calendar Righteous Ringers Grades 7 through 12 Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. The Righteous Ringers focus on more complex music for handbells and plays for worship services once a month and other special times. We have fun each Tuesday at rehearsal. Director: Jeff Reeves More information and calendar Bells Angels Adult Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. This group of adult ringers plays advanced handbell repertoire, learning new music and ringing the bells. They play at various times throughout the year sharing fun and exciting handbell music reflecting the season of the church year. New members are always welcome. Director: John R. Paradowski More information and calendar The EmBELLishments Rehearsals are on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is a group of beginning ringers. No experience needed! We have fun as we learn new music and the techniques of handbell ringing. New ringers are welcome!! Director: John R. Paradowski More information and calendar The A CaBELLa Ringers Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. This group of four adults rehearses every Wednesday morning learning advanced Ensemble Handbell Music. For more information, contact John Paradowski at the church 414-774-0441 or by email JRPmuzik@sbcglobal.net.
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