Music at SMPC
MUSIC for WORSHIP
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16
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Our first priority in music as SMPC is to help to lead our congregation into God honoring worship through song! We sing a wide variety of Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in our worship together each week.
JOIN the MUSIC TEAM
Joining a music group is one of the best ways to meet people and build community, especially in the Church. Consider whether the Lord is calling you to join and serve in one of these musical ways.
Contact Dan at music@saxonburg.org to get started!
'In the Light' Worship Band
The band helps to lead worship weekly at our 10:00 am service. We rehearse Thursdays at 8:15 pm. We play a wide variety of styles to keep things interesting! New instrumentalists and singers are always welcome.
Choir
Our choir meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm from September through May, and sings in the 10:00 am worship service a couple times per month. We sing choral anthems and also regularly join forces with the band.
Children's Choir
Kids Pre-K through 6th Grade are invited to sing! Children's choir meets periodically throughout the year to sing in the 10:00 am service and our annual Christmas Cantata. While in session, we rehearse on Sundays right after the 10:00 am worship service. We begin around 11:10 and rehearsals last just 20 minutes. (Exact start time can vary depending on the worship service that morning.) Done in plenty of time for lunch!
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2023 Fall Session
Rehearsals: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
SING: Sun, Oct 8
Advent Session (Cantata)
Rehearsals: Sundays Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3
Dress Rehearsal: Thu, Dec 7
SING in Cantata: Sat, Dec 9 & Sun, Dec 10.
Cantata Choir
Our annual Christmas Cantata takes place the second weekend in December each year. We pull out all the stops! Live orchestra, band, choir, and soloists combine to create a truly inspiring and memorable musical worship experience that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Cantata choir is open to all members of our community. You do not need to be a regular attender at our church to be part of this wonderful time.
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2023 Cantata Choir Schedule
Regular Rehearsals: Sundays at 3:00 pm, Begin October 8
Dress Rehearsal: Thu, 12/7 at 7:00 pm
Performance: Sat, 12/9 at 7:00 pm
Performance: Sun, 12/10 at 4:00 pm