Children's Choirs

The Children’s Choirs are open to all kids, 4 years old through fifth grade. They rehearse as part of the Kid’s Club program on Sunday afternoons during the school year between 3:30 and 4:15 pm. Kids are welcome to join the program at any time during the year. The Children’s Choirs sing for worship services several times during the school year. They are divided into two choirs based on grade level, and each group rehearses and sings separately.

• Joyful Noise - 4 years old through First Grade
• Power of Praise - Second through Fifth Grades

In addition to singing for worship services, both choirs provide music for the Family Christmas Eve service. The 2nd through 5th graders participate in an annual Spring Musical presented in early May. All the children have the opportunity to explore instrumental music or mission projects through the KIDS CLUB ENCORE programs - KIDS CLUB RINGERS and KIDS ON A MISSION which meet from 4:15 - 5:00. Contact the Assistant Music Director, Andrea Turner, for more information.

Cornerstone Ringers

The Cornerstone Ringers play for worship throughout the school year. They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The group enjoys ringing a variety of styles of music, as well as attending festivals and other handbell events. Previous experience is preferred. Participation in this group is limited. Please contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.

Praise Ringers

The Praise Ringers are an intergenerational beginning handbell choir for kids (2nd – 5th grade), youth (6th – 12th grade), and adults who have little or no experience with music and handbells. They meet Wednesdays from 6:00 until 7:00 pm. and ring for worship several times a year. Contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.

Kids Club Ringers

The K. C. Ringers are a Children’s Handbell and Handchime Choir. The group is offered as part of the Sunday afternoon Kid’s Club program and is open to children in second through fifth grades. The group rings for worship several times during the school year. The ability to read music is not required, but space is limited. Contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.

Youth Handbells

Youth Handbells rehearse on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 pm during the school year. They ring in worship several times throughout the year. Some previous ringing experience or music experience is helpful, but not required. Participation in the group is limited. Contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.

Soapstone Praise Team

The Soapstone Praise Team plays on a regular basis for the contemporary praise and worship service. This group includes guitars, keyboard, percussion, and vocalists. They can always use more musicians. Please contact Sue Segre for more information.

Soapstone Orchestra/Brass Ensemble

This group will be newly formed. If you play an instrument but have had your instrument in the closet since high school, you need to get it out and come play with us. Varying skill levels and ages are welcome. Please contact the Music Director, David Lewis, for more information.

Set in Stone

This is Soapstone’s Youth Praise Band. Set in Stone is for youth who have a desire to praise God through music. Utilizing a variety of guitars, keyboards, drums and vocalists, the group rehearses on Sunday afternoons and plays regularly for UMYF on Sunday evenings. They also enjoy playing for worship services throughout the year. For more information contact Dave Fouts (DFouts@tompkinsinc.com)

For information about any of the music ministries at Soapstone, contact:

David Lewis, Director of Music Ministries
846-2212 Ex. 314
dlewis@soapstoneumc.org

Kelly Hodges, Handbell Director
846-2212 Ex. 312
khodges@soapstoneumc.org

Andrea Turner, Assistant Music Director
aturner114@nc.rr.com