Music

Music is an important and exciting ministry here at CrossPoint.  We have designed and developed a comprehensive program which includes all ages from children through seniors.  Below you will find a listing of groups followed by brief descriptions.  Further details or any questions concerning our ministries may be directed to the Director of Worship and Arts at 545-1911.  Rehearsals are held @ Colonial Park, unless otherwise noted.

CrossPoint Choir

CrossPoint Choir invites all singers High School age and older to join them singing a varied repertoire on scheduled Sundays @ Colonial Park Sanctuary services. This lively group meets for rehearsal Wednesday nights at 6:45-8:00 p.m. in room 208. In addition to their scheduled Sunday services, the choir also prepares music for special services throughout the year including Christmas and Easter. All are welcome, no audition is necessary.

Singers of Hope

For our Middle School Students, we offer the Singers of Hope Choir.  This awesome group meets on Thursday nights from 5:45 – 6:30 in room 207.  During their rehearsal time, they prepare anthems to share with the congregation, learn vocal techniques and worship leading skills.  They also collaborate with the Majesty Singers to produce Musicals.  They participate in worship on an “as scheduled” basis.

Majesty Singers

This ministry is available to all children grades kindergarten through five.  The group rehearses Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 in Brown Hall.  Each group works to prepare anthems that are shared Sunday mornings at our various worship services.  This group also presents a musical during the year.

Colony Ringers

The Colony Ringers is our more advance adult handbell choir.  The Ringers meet each Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00 in room 208 to prepare their monthly anthems.  They present a variety of music in both Sanctuary services, and occasionally accompany hymn singing.  Previous music reading skill is very helpful, but bell-ringing experience is not essential.

Bells of Praise

Our youth handbell choir is designed to include and encourage youth to join our music ministry, and is available to all youth in grades 6 through 12.  Members do not have to have music reading experience, but need to be willing to learn.  Rehearsals are held every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:20 in room 208.  During rehearsal, members work on note reading, bell techniques, and preparation of anthems to be presented bi-monthly at both sanctuary worship services.

Majesty Chimers

To offer our children an opportunity to participate in instrumental music, we have developed our “chime” choir. Hand chimes or choir chimes, are similar to handbells, however, much more durable and simpler to use.  Any fourth or fifth grader may participate in this group.  Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 6:30 in room 208.

CPUMC Orchestra

The orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble comprised of all band and orchestra instruments.  (This includes strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, keyboards, and guitar.)  Participation in worship is offered several times each year, and each of those Sundays is preceded by 2 or 3 rehearsals.  Adults of all ages play, along with students who have progressed past the beginner stage.  (Usually Junmiddle school grades.)  Music varies in difficulty and style, but is always offered to inspire worshippers and to glorify God.

Instrumental Ensemble

This growing ensemble, in conjunction with a worship leader, leads our blended service at the Colonial Park Campus.  They play a blend of contemporary choruses and modernized hymns.  Persons playing any band or orchestra instrument mayaudition for this group. Players should be past the intermediate skill level, and a heart for worship is a must.  Rehearsals are held in the sanctuary on Wednesday nights from 8:00-9:00.

PRISM Band

The PRISM Band @ Colonial Park is a modern style band featuring drums, keyboard, guitar and vocalists.  The band rehearses and meets each Wednesday night at 7:30 in Sholter Hall.  Auditioned musicians and vocalists are preferred for this team.  While we need people who can sing, play instruments, act, and work behind the scenes, most important, we need people who have a heart for God.

Vessel Worship Band

Vessel Worship Band is made up of students 7th grade and above with a heart for worship.  We lead worship on Sunday mornings for Vessel Worship.  Rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:30 in Sholter Hall.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the Pastor of Student and Young Adult Ministries.

NoneOther Worship Band

Worship @ South Hanover is VERY contemporary.  Our campus band “NoneOther” delivers a high energy, polished worship experience featuring an electric drum set, electric guitars, a bass guitar, keyboard, and vocals.  These devoted musicians rehearse every Thursday night and set up anew every Sunday morning.  For more information contact their worship leader Kevin.

Worship Band @ Rutherford

Worship @ Rutherford is an acoustic guitar driven style.  We combine hymns and praise songs with a modern flair.  The team is well rehearsed and practices weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 at the Rutherford site.  We audition instrumentalists and singers who have a sincere love for God and for leading others in worshipping Him.