Orchestra
Welcome to the new and returning members of the Orchestra who have come to serve during the 2010-2011 ministry season. We are looking forward to serving and praising God together!
Our Role:
- To assist and lead the congregation in corporate worship through the singing of hymns, gospel songs, and choruses.
- To share anthems and seasonal music intended to inspire, to challenge, to encourage, and to reinforce our worship as believers in Jesus Christ.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Can Play In The Orchestra?
- The orchestra is open to volunteers high school age and up.
When Is The Orchestra Season?
- The orchestra season is September through the end of May.
- Orchestra rehearsals are: Wednesdays - Rooms L-1, 2 - 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
- We also share in leading worship for the Yearly Meeting Services, which are conducted one Sunday in the month of July.
How Can I Join?
- Contact Pastor Phil DiSabatino at 330-966-2800.
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Phil will then give your name to our Orchestra director so that he can meet with you personally.
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Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. There are extra rehearsals on occasional Saturdays for Christmas and the spring Gospel Concert.
What Instruments Are Needed?
- Woodwinds, strings, percussion, brass and rhythm instruments are needed.
Are There Ensemble And Solo Opportunities?
- Yes, different ensembles and soloists are encouraged to work independently or with leadership in assisting in special music.
When Do We Play?
- We play for the 8:15 service each Sunday. We will also play for the 9:30 services on the Sundays preceding the Christmas
and Gospel Concerts.
- Call and talk to Pastor Phil if that is your situation. You will need to be at Wednesday rehearsals beginning in October and at Saturday rehearsals so that you are prepared musically and get your embouchure in shape.
For further information, please email arts@firstfriends.org.