The
Rye Congregational Church adult choir is a dynamic group
dedicated
to providing outstanding worship music.
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 Melinda
McMahon, a mezzo-soprano and harpist, is the
choir director. She
is a long-time member of the choral
Boston-based group, "Capella
Alamire" and is an oratorio
soloist. Her harp career spans
orchestral, chamber, and
theatre music arenas.
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Professionally accompanied by David Wold, organist
and frequent recitalist, the choir also enjoys fine
sanctuary instruments including a 24-rank pipe organ of 1700 authentic
pipes, and a Schimmel grand piano.
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 The Rye Congregational
Church choir is a non-auditioned choir and welcomes
all who have a desire to worship the Lord through song an would
enjoy a great choral experience.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday
evenings 7:00 ~ 8:30 PM
If You Like to
Sing - Join Our Choir!
* Choir
Member Positions: Soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
* Physical
Qualifications: Must be able to hold hymn and anthem books
and carry light musical notes part-way across the sanctuary - must have
sufficient vision to see the director 10-12 feet away.
* Experience:
No applications will be accepted from persons who have not sung, hummed
or whistled in the car, the bathtub or shower at some time in their
life. There are NO auditions!!
* Beginning Wage:
NONE - but there is increased satisfaction and joy in the service of
God.
* Fringe Benefits:
Social security - we can only promise you the security of social
fellowship with other choir members.
* Hours:
Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM and Sunday mornings. There
is an occasional opportunity for overtime.
* Retirement:
Self-determined by printed notes getting too small, robe being too
heavy, notes too high, sanctuary too hot or too cold, or the
accompanist not being able to play the notes you sing. We are an
equal opportunity employer!
* Seriously:
Choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings begin at 7:00 PM. If you
would like to share in this ministry, don't hesitate to show up on any
Wednesday night.
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