Music Notes from Paula's Desk

“O clap your hands, all peoples; shout to God with the voice of joy.” 
                                                                                                           Psalm 47

Mission:   To lift up our voices, to say thank you, in adoration of God, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Music Ministry Opportunities at Christ Lutheran Church

Chancel Choir is open to all who have love in their heart for God and voice to tell about it. You do not need to be able to read music. Rehearsals are held each Thursday evening from 7 pm - 9 pm (in the choir room) from September through May. An additional rehearsal is offered on Thursdays from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (in the choir room) for anyone who is unable to come on Thursday evening. Vocal coaching and rehearsal CDs are available upon request. We sing each Sunday (September-May) for the 9:30 am Service.

Feather Kids Music classes for infants-5th grade with Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer classes available. Feather Kids Music and Music for infants through age 4 with parent/caregiver is offered on Wednesdays from 4 pm - 4:45 pm and Feather Kids Music for K-5 is held from 5 pm - 6 pm on Wednesdays.

Sunday Feather Kids Music and Movement for infants-age 4 with parent/caregiver beginning February 5th for an 8 week session. We meet in Garman Hall room 5.

Handbells ring on Thursdays 12 - 1pm in Garman Hall room 4. We ring for services as the Spirit moves us.

Instrumentalists who would like to play during worship are always welcome to talk with Paula about opportunities to offer their gifts.

Paula's Contact Information: ☎(512) 970-0728 or e-mail at feathersmusic@yahoo.com    

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Instruments at Christ Lutheran Church

Sanctuary Pipe Organ

The Robert V. Henderson organ at Christ Lutheran Church in Pacific Beach has its beginnings as a 1966 Reuter Organ of 3 Manuals and 31 Ranks. In 1977, Justin Kramer added an additional 4 ranks to the Great, Positiv and Pedal divisions. In 1994, L.W. Blackinton and Associates provided the instrument with a new terraced console and MIDI equipment. The instrument now totals 35 Ranks of possibilities with almost unlimited MIDI capabilities.

Sanctuary Piano

The Rieger-Kloss piano in the sanctuary was purchased in June 2001. It is a studio grand piano (6’1”) made by the Bohemia Piano Company in Jihlava, Czech Republic. This piano is made of Honduras mahogany with a high polish. It contains Renner action and has a lovely tone.

Handbells

Christ Lutheran Church owns a 5-octave set of Verdin/Malmark handbells. They have recently been tuned and regulated and polished to a beautiful silvery sheen.

Orff Instruments

In the fall of 2008 a full spectrum of Orff instruments was purchased including bass, alto-tenor, and soprano xylophones and metallophones, and soprano and alto glockenspiels, as well as several other percussion instruments. These instruments are played by children in worship and have accompanied songs and chants.