Worship at Emmanuel -- Music

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Music is among the most joyful offerings we give to God, every Sunday, and at parish events and special services. It allows our spirits to soar, allows us to articulate beyond words our feelings of jubilation or yearning, of praise and wonder. Music helps us to summon the holy spirit in a very direct and personal way.

There is a way for everyone to be involved in music at Emmanuel: as a dedicated choir or band member, an occasional instrumentalist, or an enthusiastic congregational singer. Even the engaged listener has an important role!

If you are interested in sharing your musical talent with Emmanuel, please contact our music director, Mariano Vales.

Adult Choir

If you love to sing, the adult choir may be for you. The Adult Choir, under the direction of Mariano Vales, sings every Sunday at the 9am service, September through June. They also offer two special musical events in worship twice a year. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. No audition is required and all are welcome.

Handbell Choir

Handbell ringing is great fun and is an easily acquired skill. The bells contribute a special magical quality to our worship services. The Handbell choir plays 6-8 times a year, September-June, and for special services. Adults and Children who are in 5th grade and older are welcome to join. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7-8pm.

Cornerstone and Red Letter Bands

We have two adult praise bands that play for our contemporary worship services at 10:30am. Our bands led us in joyous praise music each Sunday. So dust off your electric guitars, drums or vocal chords and join the bands in praising God. The bands practice on Saturday mornings.

God Squad (Youth Band)

The God Squad is our youth band. The band is for youth in 6th grade and up and practice is held on the fourth Saturday of each month. The youth help to choose the music for our 10:30am worship service on the fourth Sunday of each month.

Worship Musicians

If you sing or play an instrument, you are invited to play in our worship services. During our summer months, and occasionally throughout the year, we feature soloists of all ages in our worship services. We enjoy all kinds of music in worship.