Music

The Music Ministry of Sardis Presbyterian Church is designed so that all age groups of any music ability may develop an appreciation of the meaning and importance of leading the congregation in worship.

Interested in joining a choir or band?  Submit the form at the bottom of this page.

 OUR MUSIC STAFF:
Ken DeBoer, Director of Traditional Music
Richard Ramsey, Director of Contemporary Music
Sharon DeBoer, Organist/Assistant Director of Music
 

SINGING CHOIRS

SANCTUARY CHOIR
Adults and Senior High Students
Thursday, 7:30–9:30 PM
Ken and Sharon De Boer
The Sanctuary Choir includes people of diverse musical backgrounds.  The Choir has the principal responsibility for the choral music of the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service from September through June.  Besides, weekly anthems and responses, the Sanctuary Choir presents major choral works during the Christmas and spring seasons usually with organ and chamber orchestra.  Some music reading skills are helpful but not required.  Requirements are a love of singing and a commitment of time each week preparing service music.  New members are always welcome!

CELEBRATION SINGERS and BAND
Adults and Senior High Students
Thursday, 6:30–8:00 PM
Richard Ramsey
The Celebration Singers and Band are a mixed-age group who enjoy music with a contemporary flavor.  Under the direction of our contemporary director, this choir has the responsibility for music at the 9:00 a.m. worship service.  Contemporary singers and band musicians are welcome.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MUSIC
Grades 6-8
Wednesday, 6:00–7:00 PM
Richard Ramsey
As part of our Wednesday evening’s Connect @ Sardis, our contemporary director, partnering with Rev. Catherine Craley, will incorporate both Bible Study and music in during the Middle School program, “Collide.”

STUDENT WORSHIP TEAM
Grades 9-12
Sunday, 6:00–7:30 PM
Richard Ramsey
High School Youth Music will be integrated into High School Youth Fellowship. A Student Worship Team, incorporating those who sing and play instruments and those who may have creative talents in other areas is being planned.
To explore other youth music opportunities visit www.SardisYouth.org.

CHILDRENS’ CHOIRS
Ken and Sharon DeBoer

Grades K-2
Wednesday, 6:00–6:25

Grades 3-5
6:30–7:00 PM

As part of our Wednesday evening’s Connect @ Sardis, both children’s choirs will divide their time between music and a Christian education program/activity. (Option: Crescendo Chimes.)

The Children’s Choirs rehearse to prepare anthems, learn early musical skills, and prepare to be a part of our worship services, singing several times a year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MUSIC (COLLIDE)
Grades 6-8
Wednesday, 6:00–7:00 PM
Richard Ramsey
As part of our Wednesday evening’s Connect @ Sardis, our contemporary director, partnering with Rev. Catherine Craley, will incorporate both Bible Study and music in during the Middle School program, “Collide.”

STUDENT WORSHIP TEAM
Grades 9-12
Dates and times: TBD
Richard Ramsey
High School Youth Music will be integrated into High School Youth Fellowship. A Student Worship Team, incorporating those who sing and play instruments and those who may have creative talents in other areas is being planned.
To explore other youth music opportunities visit www.SardisYouth.org.

RINGING CHOIRS

Sardis has handbell choirs of varying abilities and experience.  Since ringing requires some degree of proficiency in music reading and technique, it also requires commitment to attend rehearsals and performances.  New members are always welcome and we will gladly do “on the job” training! See Ken or Sharon DeBoer for further information.

CRESCENDO CHIMES
Grades 3-5
Wednesday, 6:30–7:00 PM
Ken and Sharon DeBoer
As part of our Wednesday evening’s Connect @ Sardis, we offer this beginning bell choir that uses easy-to-handle choir chimes rather than handbells.  Children learn basic bell technique, reading notes and rhythm, and how to be a “team.”

DECIBELLS
Grades 6–12
Sunday, 5:15–6:00 PM
(Prior to Youth Fellowship)
Ken and Sharon DeBoer
This is a bell choir for middle and high school students who have a moderate level of music reading and ringing.  Some have had previous ringing experience, but if you are a school instrumentalist or vocalist and read some music, you will be able to play handbells.  The Decibells ring several times a year in worship services.

ALPHA RINGERS
Adult
Wednesday, 9:30–10:45 AM
Ken DeBoer
The Alpha Ringers are an accomplished adult handbell group and ring at our 11:00 a.m. worship services several times a year and occasionally play concerts outside the church.  They also take part in the Mid-Carolinas Handbell Festival at Sardis. A moderately good music reading ability and a commitment to regular rehearsal attendance is necessary.  New members are always welcome.

COVENTRY RINGERS
Adult
Wednesday, 7:30–9:00 PM
Ken DeBoer
Also an accomplished bell choir, the Coventry Ringers ring several times a year at the 11:00 a.m. worship service.  This group often plays with the Alpha Ringers at outside concerts and the Mid-Carolinas Handbell Festival. A moderately good music reading ability is necessary. New members are always welcome.

Interested in participating in the Music Ministry at Sardis?  Let us know that you are interested by submitting the form below:

Name:
Email Address:
Telephone:
Street Address:
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Parents' Names (for children & youth):
Grade (for children & youth):
SINGING CHOIRS	Children (K-2) Junior (Grades 3-5) Collide (Grades 6-8) Sanctuary (Adults) Celebration Singers (Grade 9-Adults) Student Worship Team (Grades 9-12)
BELL CHOIRS	Crescendo (Grades 3-5) Decibells (Grades 6-12) * Alpha (Adult) * Coventry (Adult) *
INSTRUMENTAL	Ensemble/Solos
For INSTRUMENTAL, please indicate instrument and experience:
* Music reading skills helpful.