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MUSIC  MINISTRIES AT

EDEN   PRAIRIE

 UNITED  METHODIST  CHURCH

Empowered by God's love, we are a community of Christ's disciples, centered in worship and fellowship with:

 

OPEN HEARTS to live and serve with compassion and to share God's love

OPEN MINDS to seek spiritual formation and encourage each person's faith journey

OPEN DOORS to invite and welcome all to join in discipleship

 

 

 

 

 

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WORSHIP TIMES & STAFF

  

Don Prestly

Director of Music Ministries

(952) 937-8781 - Church Office / Voice Mail

(612) 201-4311 - Cell Phone

donp@prairiechurch.org

 

Daniel Cherrix

Organist / Accompanist

(952) 937-8781 - Church Office / Voice Mail

danielc@prairiechurch.org

 

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YOUTH  MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

 

High School Handbell Choir:

 

The High School Handbell Choir (9th through 12th grade students) is open to all high school students. The HS Handbell Choir is the next step for 8th grade Handchime Choir ringers, however, previous ringing experience is not required. The HS Bells meet on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:00 to 6:50 pm in the Sanctuary. Don Prestly is the director.

 

 

 Youth Vocal Choir:

 

The Vocal Choir (5th through 8th graders) is open to all kids who want to sing! The Vocal Choir meets in September and October and again in January and February and provides music in worship in October and February. The Youth Vocal Choir is directed by Jeannette Parr.

 

 

Youth Handchime Choir: 

 

The Handchime Choir (5th through 8th graders) is open to all kids who want to make music and is a good way for them to learn more about music. The Handchime Choir also develops ringing skills so the students can move into the HS Handbell Choir when they reach 9th grade. The Handchime Choir meets in November and December and again in April and May and provides music during worship in December and May. The Handchime Choir is directed by Brenda Starkey.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

The Youth Vocal Choir and Handchime Choir meet in alternating two-month sessions from September through May. Rehearsals for both groups are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in Room #7.

 

 

 

Prairie Kids Choir: 4 yrs. – 4th Grade

 

The Prairie Kids (age 4 through 4th grade) sing and ring in worship about every six weeks. The Prairie Kids meet on Sunday mornings from 10:05 to 10:25 (between services) in Room #7.

Director: Denise Hohrman.

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If you have questions about any of the music opportunities, contact Don Prestly, Director of Music Ministries, at the church (952-937-8781) or at (612) 201-4311. You can also contact Don via email at donp@prairiechurch.org

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ADULT  MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

 

Chancel Choir: Adults and Senior High Youth

Wednesdays: 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Rehearsals in the Sanctuary (childcare provided for children nursery age thru 4th grade)

Director: Don Prestly        

 

The Chancel Choir provides music leadership in worship on most Sundays from September through early June and sings once each month in July and August. The choir sings a wide range of musical styles that challenges them and helps them grow both musically and spiritually. The Chancel Choir, with Chamber Orchestra accompaniment, will present "The Shadow of the Cross" (a contemporary Tenebrae Service) by Lloyd Larson on Good Friday, March 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

 

Chancel Choir rehearsals are Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:30pm (Sept - May). This new earlier starting and ending time allows choir members with kids that are part of the Wednesday night youth activities to be finished at the same time. The Chancel Choir, under the direction of Don Prestly – Director of Music Ministries, is open to all adults and high school students. Childcare for children nursery age through 4th grade is available. Please let Don Prestly know in advance if childcare will be needed.

 

 

Adult Handbell Choir     

Director: Don Prestly

 

The Adult Handbell Choir provides music for worship every five to six weeks from September through May and also plays once during the summer. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who love music and want to praise God through music but don’t sing! Being able to read music is a plus, but not required. We have five octaves of handbells and many go “un-rung”, so there are plenty of places for you to start ringing!

The Adult Bell Choir rehearsals are on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month

at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

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If you have questions about any of the music opportunities, contact Don Prestly, Director of Music Ministries, at the church (952-937-8781) or at (612) 201-4311. You can also contact Don via email at donp@prairiechurch.org

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  ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 

Choir Cantatas

  • The Chancel Choir presents an Advent Cantata and a Lenten Cantata

 

Instrumentalists  (Grades 7-12 and Adults)

  • If you would like to play your instrument for worship, contact Don Prestly

 

Summer Music

  • If you would like to provide Special Music for a Summer Worship Service (Memorial Day thru Labor Day), contact Don Prestly

Christmas Season at EPUMC

 

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