CANTATAS

Special Congregational Choir

Twice each year, Christmas Eve and Good Friday, Peace calls a special choir of singers from the congregation to offer a cantata during worship. These Cantata Choirs prepare the music of the cantata over the course of four 3-hour rehearsals. The cantatas are accompanied by a small ensemble of musicians. This is a very exciting opportunity for singers to try out singing in a 4-part traditional choir. The rehearsal commitment is very limited and the rewards of offering your talent for the glory of God are tremendous.

Any member or non-member of Peace is welcome and encouraged to sing in the Cantata Choir. If you have always wanted to sing with the choir but just did not have the time, this is your opportunity to experience the joy of singing truly beautiful music while worshiping our God. The commitment is very short term and the music is not difficult. All singers receive a score and a rehearsal CD to practice with outside of rehearsal times.

Special rehearsals for the next Cantata for Good Friday and Easter will begin in late February. The Good Friday cantata will be "Once Upon a Tree." There will be four rehearsals. If you are interested in singing or if you are an accomplished musician and would like to play your instrument in the orchestra, contact Clair Denny to sign up. Clair Denny may be contacted by phone at 623-521-2112 or by email at clair.denny@peacelutheranaz.org

Chancel Choir

Our Chancel Choir is a traditional 4-part vocal group. It is open to all adults and high school youth. No audition is required. The choir normally rehearses weekly on Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the church music room. The Chancel Choir provides special music and congregational song leadership at the 8:00 AM worship service from September through April. The group also sings at other special worship services throughout the church year. Clair Denny directs the Chancel Choir. Spring choir resumed on January 7 at 7PM. For more information or to become a member of the Chancel Choir contact Clair by e-mail at clair.denny@peacelutheranaz.org

Summer Singers

This group begins meeting in May each year. The Summer Singers is a "Come As You Are - Come As You Can" ensemble. Singers rehearse one or two songs (mostly upbeat music) each week from 7:15 - 8 AM and then sing that song during the 8AM worship service throughout the summer. The music is fun and upbeat and should get your toes tapping and your soul praising! So set your alarm and wake up to some fun that have you humming and whistling all week long. Contact Clair Denny for more information or just come to any rehearsal. Summer Singers 2009 has ended. Check this page in April for the startup date of Summer Singers 2010. clair.denny@peacelutheranaz.org

Sounds of Peace

Sounds of Peace is a 3-part women's ensemble. This small group of talented adult singers prepares special music for 8:00 and 9:30 worship and other special occasions. The repertoire is very eclectic varying from traditional anthems to contemporary and gospel style music often utilizing recorded upbeat accompaniments. Sounds of Peace rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the church music room from September thru April. The Sounds of Peace rehearsal resume for the spring session on January 14 at 7:30PM.Contact Clair Denny, the director for more information or to join the Sounds of Peace. Clair Denny may be contacted by email at clair.denny@peacelutheranaz.org

Praise Teams

Peace is very thankful to have 2 praise teams leading the congregation in worship at the 9:30and 11:00 services. Opportunities to sing or play in one of these groups are occasionally available. If you are interested in offering your time and talent please contact Stephen Smart regarding openings and rehearsal times. Audition Form http://www.stephen.smart@peacelutheranaz.org

Handbells

Our 4 octave handbell choir offers special music twice each month at the 8:00 worship hour. The Peace ringers have been enjoying a new praise and worship style repertoire this year. Ringers are not required to know how to read music but a basic knowledge of musical notation does make learning the music easier. The Handbell choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 from September thru April. Contact Diane Johnson at 623-972-6785, x208 for more information or to join the handbells.

MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Youth Praise Team

This energetic group of young people is very committed to their music. They offer there gifts in worship once a month at the evening Youth Worship service on certain Sundays. The Team also leads worship several times a year. Contact Stephen Smart at http://www.stephen.smart@peacelutheranaz.org or 623-544-2934 for more information and rehearsal dates and times.