Music Ministry

Worship in the Moravian tradition has strong emphasis on a rich musical heritage. Chorales and hymns reflect the staunch faith of the Moravian Church and the creativity of the eighteenth century pietists. The Moravian Music Foundation has uncovered a treasury of early American Moravian music in the church archives and attics of Moravian churches. Trombone choirs or brass bands traditionally play for festivals of the church in many congregations.

Choir

Choir practice has just started again for the season. You don't need to be able to read music, just have a song in your heart and the ability to carry a tune in a bucket (bucket not included). We practice on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00. The choir at Church of the Redeemer ministers by providing anthems to support the theme and/or scriptures for the Sunday worship service and other occasional service music (introits, benedictions, etc.) on most Sundays from September through May. The choir offers music from a range of styles and periods from Bach and Handel to spirituals and hymn-based anthems to contemporary Christian literature. Instrumentalists from the congregation frequently accompany the choir. No audition is required. All ages are welcomed!

Band

If you are interested in praising God with your musical instrument and having fun, we encourage you to join the band.  We will have band rehearsals on Sundays after lunch twice a month (alternating with youth fellowship). Anyone senior high through adult is welcome. The intention is to play once a month during worship. Please contact David Blum, Choir Director, and let him know what instrument you play so he can be sure to have music ready for you.