Our Music Ministries
"Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms." Psalm 95:2
Music is an important component of our praise to the Lord and considered an act of worship. It is not just a show or performance but an integral part of the service. Use of instruments encourages and aids the people in their singing and worship. It is also a means of fellowship between members! The various choirs at Central Presbyterian Church support and enhance the weekly and special worship services of the congregation through the presentation of traditional sacred music. All members of Central Presbyterian are encouraged to participate in our music ministries. No experience or knowledge of music is required, only the desire to praise God through music!
Vocal Choirs
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir, for high school students and adults, under the direction of Michael Bailey meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary for rehearsal and sings for the 11:00 a.m. worship service and other special services during the year. The choir is accompanied by Randy Arey on the Austin Opus 809 Organ, and a beautiful Steinway model B 7-foot Grand Piano. Various other musicians accompany or solo throughout the year. If you haven't sung with the choir, but are interested in this ministry at CPC, please come and try it. If you play an instrument and would like to work on something to add to the worship service, please let us know about that as well.
Joyful Singers
Under the direction of Winnie O'Donnell, they learn the basics of choir singing, music reading/direction and participate on various occasions during worship services. 2nd- 5th graders meet for practice on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the Choir Room in the undercroft for rehearsal. Younger singers are currently on hiatus from practice time.
Handbell / Chime Choirs
Jubilate Ringers
The Jubilate Ringers, under the direction of Winnie O'Donnell, is an adult handbell choir which participates periodically in the worship services and in special programs in the community during the Christmas season. The ringers meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Music/Bell Room in the church undercroft for rehearsal.
Jubilance Ringers
The Jubilance Ringers, under the direction of Winnie O'Donnell, is a youth (ages 12 and up) handbell/chimes choir which participates periodically in the worship services as well as Youth Sunday. The ringers meet for practice on Sunday mornings at 10:30 in the Music/Bell Room in the undercroft for rehearsal.
Chimers
The Chimers are children ages 5 and 6 just beginning to play hand chimes. Under the direction of Winnie O'Donnell, they learn the basics of hand chime ringing and music reading/direction and participate at various occasions during worship services. They meet for practice on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Music/Bell Room in the undercroft for rehearsal.
Beginner Hand Bells
Beginner Hand Bells are for children 2nd-5th grade who are able to handle the weight of the bells and begin to read music. They occasionally will perform as part of the Sunday Worship Service. They meet at 6:00pm in the Music Room led by Winnie O'Donnell.
Central Arts Concerts
Central Presbyterian Church offers a concert free to the community approximately four times per year. Previous concerts have featured local artists such as Christina Harmon, organist at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Tena Hehn, organist at Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church, as well as our own Randy Arey, all on our Austin Opus 809 Organ. Other concerts have featured the youth choir from Highland Park Presbyterian Church,Kerri Arista, and many more.To contact Winnie, Michael, or Randy, please visit our staff page for their contact info.
"But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble". Psalm 59:16