Music
Ministries
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. All degrees are in Organ Performance.
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.
Choirs and Rehearsal Times
(September-June)
MONDAYS:
Cherub Choir
for Children ages 4 – 6, 4:00 – 4:30pm.
A
n 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.
Jody Blaine Davis
and Christy Lombardozzi, directors.
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.
Sacred Voices is a small ensemble from the Chancel Choir that sings in
some Sunday services
plus other extra performances. Excellent sight reading and musical skills are requested. This ensemble meets on Sundays or Thursday evenings.
SUN
DAYS:
Worship Team youth choirs for grades 5-12.
3:30 - 4:15pm: Middle School Worship Team (grades 5-8)
6:00 - 6:45pm: High School Worship Team (grades 9-12)
Christy Lombardozzi, director.
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