Music

—Psalm 98:4 (NRSVA)

Music

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song
and sing praises.”

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.”

Get involved in music at gpc

The Chancel Choir sings in Sunday worship once or twice per month, as well as for Easter, Christmas Eve, and other special services. It is open to everyone, regardless of past musical experience. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Chancel Choir

September – June

Singing in worship approximately once per month, this women’s choir with roots in our local African community has a varying rehearsal schedule. For information about getting involved, speak to one of our pastors.

Year Round

Christian Women Fellowship

Praise Team

Leading the congregation in praise and worship music about once per month, this group of adult male and female singers and instrumentalists usually rehearses on the Saturday morning prior to the worship service at which they sing.

Year Round

This experienced handbell choir has a long tradition of excellence and rings in worship about once per month. The choir is affiliated with the Handbell Musicians of America, which annually hosts a handbell festival in Ocean City, Maryland. Our members travel there to attend classes and workshops, and to ring several pieces en masse with hundreds of other ringers. The Canterbury Ringers rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Canterbury Ringers

September – June

This small handbell group rings in worship periodically. It is open to everyone, regardless of their musical background. The focus is on learning music theory and developing handbell ringing skills. The Covenant Ringers rehearse on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

september – june

Covenant ringers

International Choir

This choir of male and female singers with roots in our local African community is re-forming following the pandemic. For information about getting involved, speak to one of our pastors.

Year Round

Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade may participate in vocal, chime, and handbell choirs, which perform in worship periodically. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays, with ringers meeting at 5:30 p.m. and singers meeting at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Wade Meyers.

Joy Choirs

September – June

The men’s choir rehearses and sings in worship periodically.

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Men's Choir

Instrumentalists

A variety of instruments and levels of experience are welcome to contribute to worship services. For information, contact Wade Meyers.

Year Round

Vocalists interested in singing solos and leading congregational singing are welcome to contact Wade Meyers.

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Cantors

GPC regularly hosts the winter and spring concerts by the Gaithersburg Chorus and also concerts by the Montgomery Philharmonic.

The community-based orchestra rehearses weekly at GPC and performs two to three times per year on Sunday evenings. Orchestra ensembles have also participated in Easter and Advent worship services.

GPC occasionally arranges for recitals and concerts by local and visiting musicians. We are also planning to restart our Visiting Artist Series, inviting choral and handbell clinicians to GPC for workshops.