A Note of Invitation from the
Director of Music and the Arts
Music and the creative arts are integral parts of life and worship
in the Presbyterian Church. At Clairmont, the arts help reflect
our common faith and beliefs, and give expression to our praise
of God.
We are part of a growing ministry that seeks to provide an opportunity
for anyone interested in making music and using other artistic gifts
in the Lord’s honor. Choirs and instrumentalists provide a
wide range of music to enhance our worship services throughout the
year. Drama teams meet weekly to rehearse their powerful and meaningful
presentations in our worship services and at other church events.
Through their participation the members of these choirs and teams
find fun and fellowship, experience great art and artists in inspiring
ways, and receive the benefits of being on a team in active ministry
together.
All members of our ministry teams pray together, care for and love
one another, and have fun together. They are indeed discovering
real life together here. Our children’s music ministry
is committed to combining quality musical training with Christian
development.
Music and worship have the potential to change lives and bring
us closer to the living God. If God has blessed you with a gift
for the creative arts as well as desire to participate, then consider
yourself invited (and challenged!) to use that gift in the Lord’s
honor here at Clairmont!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Mike Strain
YOUTH AND ADULT MUSIC MINISTRY
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is our main service choir. It is open to all
singers of High School age and above. In addition to their wonderful
week to week ministry in worship, the Chancel Choir presents two
extended works or cantatas each season, usually with professional
instrumental accompaniment: the first being presented at the Candlelight
Christmas Eve services, and the second sometime in the spring. All
music presented during the year includes a wide variety of styles
from traditional anthems and motets to spirituals, gospel, and folk.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior experience and full-year/every Sunday commitments
are NOT required. While the Chancel Choir team works toward
artistic presentations of substance and integrity, greater importance
is placed on their prayer and fellowship life together, supporting
a primary reason for their being called together: to worship Almighty
God.
Director: Mike Strain
Rehearsals: Wednesday Evenings from 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. in
the Music Room (E-205)
For more information: Call Mike Strain at (404) 634-3355.
e-mail: office@clairmontpres.org
Clairmont Ringers
This is our main ensemble of English handbell ringers. It is open
to all college age and older. No prior ringing experience is necessary.
However, basic music notation reading skills will be helpful with
this team.
Director: Tim Shepard
Rehearsals: Sunday Evenings from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Handbell
Room (E-204)
For more information: Contact Tim Shepard at office@clairmontpres.org
Clairmont Players Team
THE CLAIRMONT PLAYERS Clairmont’s drama ministry, utilizing the
talents of people of all ages. This team meets regularly to rehearse
and produce skits, monologues, dramatic readings, scripture dialogues,
and full drama productions to enhance our worship services and other
church events. Call Mike Strain at 404-634-3355 for more information.
Leader: Mike Strain.
e-mail: office@clairmontpres.org
For more information: (or to let us know of your desire
to participate) Call any of the Drama Planning Team members at (404)
634–3355.
First Light Music Team
This team of singers and instrumentalists rehearses weekly to prepare
for worship service held on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the
Sanctuary during the 40 Days of Purpose. The ensemble, mostly acoustic
instruments with 2 to 3 vocalists, leads the congregational songs
for this contemporary service. If you have a gift to offer this
team, or know of someone who does, please call Mike Strain at (404)634-3355.
Clairmont
Youth Orchestra
Youth in middle and high school often take part as singers and
instrumentalists in our First Light and 11:00a.m. Worship Services.
The Chancel Choir is also open to all youth.
e-mail: office@clairmontpres.org
Clairmont
Audio-Visual Team
The Clairmont Audio-Visual Team
provides the hands-on running of the sound and visuals for our worship
services and other special events. No prior experience is necessary
to join this team, just a desire to learn. We need people to be
audio system operators, set-up help, power point operators, assistants,
leaders, and trainers. If you have a little time to offer this important
support ministry, then please call Reid Hartsfield at (770)723-1127.
Children's
Ministry
All children’s choir teams meet on Wednesday evenings as part of
the Wednesday Night Alive church-wide education and fellowship program.
Each choir will sing in Sunday worship from time to time throughout
the year, as well as offer special musical presentations at other
church events. Our children’s choirs utilize a church choir education
curriculum to help meet the musical and educational goals of the
program.
The Clairmont Choristers
Age: Grades 2 - 5
When: 6:50 — 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Meets in the Music Room (E-205)
Director: Mary Lou Swann
The Clairmont Junior Choristers
Age: Grades K - 1
When: 6:50 — 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Meets upstairs in Milligan Hall
Director: Barbara Powers
Music and Movement Activity
Age: 3 and 4 year olds
When: 6:30 — 6:50 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Meets upstairs in Milligan Hall
Leader: Barbara Powers
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