Congregational Church of New Canaan

Music Ministries provides a Christian musical place for all ages to participate. Whether one is a singer, handbell ringer, instrumentalist or listener, the Church welcomes all kinds of talent. For more information, please contact Director of Music Ministries, Dr. Jo Deen Blaine Davis at music@godsacre.org or 966-2651, ext. 4.

Dr. Jo Deen Blaine Davis joined the church staff in August, 2005. She supervises the entire music ministries program, directs many of the choirs, and plays the organ for all services. Her enthusiasm for church music is evident in the variety of musical offerings presented during the worship services. Previously Jody held churc

h positions in Houston at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Central Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, and Westbury Baptist Church. Concurrently, she was Professor of Music at San Jacinto College South where she taught organ, music theory, and ear training for nearly twenty years. Also a concert recitalist, Jody’s performances have included the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and a concert tour in Great Britain and Europe for over three months in 2003. She has led workshops for directors of children's choirs for the American Guild of Organists and Choristers Guild. Most recently, she was the 2008 Festival Clinician for the Central Connecticut Choristers Guild. Jody received the Bachelor and Master degrees in Music from the Eastman School of Music and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kansas.

Christy Lombardozzi, Director of Children’s Music and Drama, joined the church staff in September, 2007. Christy is devoted to children and their musical growth through church music. Since 2001, she has directed children's choirs in elementary schools and in churches by guiding them with healthy singing, correct vocal technique, and basic musical concepts. On Sunday mornings Christy will teach and present music during the weekly Church School hour and lead music in monthly Children’s Chapel services. On Wednesday afternoons Christy team-directs with Jody at the Spirit Singers choir rehearsals. This choir will continue to learn the theology of the church through music theory, rhythm, hymn singing, rehearsal of anthems, Sunday morning singing, and musicals. Christy is from Tennessee and received the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Christy studied opera at Yale University, and recently completed her Master’s Degree.

MONDAYS

Cherub Choir for Children ages 4 – 6, 4:00 – 4:30pm.

An introduction to music theory, singing, and instruments through church music.

Jody Blaine Davis, director.

Grace Notes for Children ages 2 – 4 and parents, 4:30 - 5:00pm.

We have fun with music as we sing children’s songs and play rhythm instruments.

Jody Blaine Davis, director.

WEDNESDAYS

Spirit Singers Choir for Grades 1 - 6, 4:15 to 5:15pm. An informal time to learn the theology of the church through music. This will include music theory, rhythm and solfegé with unison singing. Spirit Singers Choir will sing regularly in the church services and present a special musical/acting production. Christy Lombardozzi, director.

THURSDAYS

Chancel Choir for adults (high school students welcome), 7:30 – 9:00pm. Rehearsals for weekly Sunday services and special presentations with instruments throughout the year. The Chancel Choir sings nearly every Sunday in the worship services from September through mid June. The Chancel Choir leads the congregation in hymn singing and sings the prayer responses, anthem, and/offertory. Although there are section leaders, all are invited to sing in the Chancel Choir. Jody Blaine Davis, director.

Each Worship Team performs with a live band. If you play an instrument and would like to be part of the band or would like more information about the Worship Teams, please contact Christy Lombardozzi at 966-2651, ext. 35 or christy@godsacre.org.