Music

MUSIC NOTES

For the Music Fest at Sudbury United Methodist Church on February 1st, our Chancel Choir will sing 10,000 Reasons, by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman, and A Psalm for Life, by Joseph M. Martin. This program will be the third District Hub Musical Event in which our Chancel Choir has agreed to participate. We invite our congregation to join in this event with the Choir.

For the first Sunday in February, the Chancel Choir will join with PS 96 to present 10,000 Reasons again. Ps 96 introduced all of us to this piece in the past, and we welcome the
opportunity for these two musical groups to present this piece together. The text is one of admiration as we worship God through singing, with "ten thousand reasons for my heart to find" the goodness of the Lord.

PS 96 will present Gotta Have Faith, by Emma Nissen, for the Prelude on February 2nd.  This song acknowledges that doubt sometimes creeps into our lives and reminds us to hold fast in our faith. PS96 will present Send Me, by Jenn Johnson, Brandon Lake, and Kari Jobe Carnes, for the Offertory. This piece invites us to recenter on our collective mission and grounds us in Christ's image. (submitted by Molly McCleary)

On February 9th, the Chancel Choir anthem will be I Know Your Heart of Grace, by Patricia Mock, with Bruce Goody playing the flute obbligato. This piece reminds us that although we may encounter difficulties in our lives, God is always with us, guiding and supporting us, which helps us to know God's "heart of grace."

Likewise on February 9th, Bruce Goody on flute and Jonathan Moretz on guitar will play Grazioso, by Mauro Giuliani, for the Prelude, and Piu Lento, also by Mauro Giuliani, for the Offertory.

The Chancel Choir's anthem on February 16th will be I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me, a spiritual arranged by Richard Kent. This is an energetic piece that reminds each of us that God is calling us to do God's work in the world in whatever ways we can.

For the final Sunday in February, the Chancel Choir will sing a delightful gospel piece entitled Fill Your Jar at the Well, by Diane Hannibal. The text references two Biblical stories about water, the first with Jesus talking with the woman at the well and the second at the wedding in which Jesus demonstrated the "miracle of grace." This anthem is a joyful invitation to "fill your jar at the well" and "come to Jesus Christ today."

The Joyful Ringers will play A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, arranged by Linda Lamb, on February 23rd. This arrangement features the familiar melody first in the high bells and later in the lower bells, always with the majestic dignity inherent in this popular hymn by Martin Luther.

Millie Beane
Director of Music

The Chancel Choir and the Joyful Ringers returned to our worship in September after many months. Many members of the congregation have told the musicians that they are very appreciative of the music that these wonderful groups provide for our worship. Thank you for your enthusiastic support of our music ministry! Very soon, we hope to see and hear PS 96 as well.

Chancel Choir This vibrant choir meets every Thursday to rehearse in anticipation of weekly singing in worship. The SATB has recently performed works by Randall Thompson, Paul Basler, Felix Mendelssohn, and John Rutter. If you are interested in singing with the choir, please contact us.

Joyful Ringers This Handbell ensemble rehearses weekly following worship and plays in worship monthly during the non-summer months. For information about how to join the handbell choir, please contact us.

The Ps96 Ps96 is the Praise Band of Carter Memorial, and it leads music monthly in worship. For more information on the Ps96 schedule and on getting involved with PS96, please contact us.

Children's Choir The Children's Choir rehearses during Sunday School at various times throughout the year and performs in worship on special occasions such as Palm Sunday or Advent. For more information, contact our church office.

Messiah Sing Featuring a 12-piece Orchestra, every year during Advent, Carter Memorial hosts a Messiah Sing. The entire community is invited to sing with the orchestra and soloists in the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah and the "Hallelujah" chorus.