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Music at Cedar Lane
Introduction
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There is a long-standing tradition of excellence in music at Cedar Lane. The
congregation has always expected and supported a program which seeks to
enhance the life of the church with music of a consistently high caliber.
A large adult choir with some professional singers presents a varied
repertoire of choral music at worship services. Four other choirs offer
excellent opportunities for people of all ages to learn about singing,
music, and the role music plays in worship. Our newest choir, the Nova
Singers, provides music for our fledgling alternative worship service
"Singing the Journey," which takes place on the second Sunday of each
month.
The music program of a church is an essential element in building and
sustaining a church community, both through the music, which is an integral
part of worship, and in the involvement of the members of that community,
including children and youth, in all aspects of the program. We invite you to
explore the many opportunities available in the musical life of Cedar Lane.
Organ
In March of 1985, a contract was signed with Cannarsa Organs for the construction of a 51-rank, four-manual pipe
organ, at that time the largest instrument in Montgomery County. The
installation was completed in the fall of 1987, and was celebrated
by a year-long festival which included special services and an organ
recital series.
In December 2000, an overwhelmingly successful
campaign was launched to fund an extensive renovation of the organ.
Improvements included refurbishment of the console and a complete
update of the keying system which provided for an expanded stop list
and MIDI capability, as well as the addition of a number of new
digital voices from the Walker Technical Company. The resulting
instrument is one of the finest in the Washington, DC area.
Staff --
Recruiting for Music Program Staff
Interim Director of
Music
Organist
Cedar Lane Choirs
Adult Choir
Wednesdays 7:30-9:45 p.m. |
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Youth Choir
3rd - 9th graders
Tuesdays 7 - 7:45 p.m. |
Nova Singers
Adults and High School Youth
Sundays between services |
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Handbell Choir
Jr/Sr High - by audition
Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:15 p.m. |
Summer Choir
Adults and Youth
Sundays - June & July 9:15 a.m. |
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Please contact Dick or Mary Darne for information
about joining any of Cedar Lane's Choirs.
All are welcome!
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