Music Ministries                                                 

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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 church 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.  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, Assistant Director of Children’s Music, 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 children’s choirs rehearsals (Spirit Singers and Hallelujah Choir). These two choirs 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.  Currently, Christy is studying in the opera department at Yale University, completing her Master’s Degree. 

 

Choirs and Practice Times (September-June)

 

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.

 

WEDNESDAYS:

Grace Notes for Children ages 2 – 4 and Parents, 11:15 – 11:45am.

We have fun with music as we sing children’s songs and play rhythm instruments. Jody Blaine Davis, director.

 

Spirit Singers Choir for Grades 1 - 4, 4:30 to  5:30pm.  Music theory 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.

 

Hallelujah Youth Choir for Grades 5 – 8, 4:30 to 5:30pm.  Music theory with multiple part singing. The Hallelujah Youth Choir will sing regularly in the church services and present a special musical/acting production.  Jody Blaine Davis and Christy Lombardozzi, directors.

 

Handbell Choir for Grades 3 – 8, 5:30 – 6:00pm.  Introduction of handbell techniques and reading with regular presentations in the church services.  Jody Blaine Davis and Christy Lombardozzi, directors.

 

THURSDAYS:

Chancel Choir for adults (high schoolers welcome), 7:30 – 9:00pm.  Rehearsals for weekly Sunday services and special presentations with instruments throughout the year.  Vivaldi’s Gloria  will be presented with orchestra on September 10.  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 the Sunday services plus other extra performances. Excellent sight reading and musical skills are requested. This ensemble meets on Sundays or Thursday evenings.

 

 

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