The Joyful Mission of Redeemer's Choirs
“The joyful mission of Redeemer’s Choirs is to lead the congregation in worship through hymns and liturgy, and to proclaim the Gospel through psalms, anthems and spiritual songs which underscore God’s Word as it is read and preached.”
The all volunteer choirs at Redeemer lead the congregation in worship in ways that touch the heart. We do this through hymns and liturgy and by proclaiming the Gospel message through Psalms, anthems and spiritual songs, which reinforce God’s Word as it is read and preached. Drawing on the rich Lutheran musical heritage and wide variety of other musical traditions, Redeemer’s choirs reflect a diverse and growing congregation at the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
We welcome new members throughout the year. Each year Redeemer offers distinctive musical services and concerts in addition to regular weekly worship. Some of these include dramatic Maundy Thursday services, Good Friday tenebrae music interwoven with the Last Words of Christ, an original music concert at Thanksgiving time called Harvest Home, and 30 minutes of Christmas music presented before the evening services on Christmas Eve.
You don’t have to be a member of Redeemer to sing with our choirs. And you can sing with us for a one-time special event or a season.
We Care About Each Other
Another important aspect of singing in Adult Choirs is the sense of community that we form as Redeemer Choir members. We provide loving attention to members when they have a special need and we regularly pray for each other at the end of rehearsals. “We join for the music but stay for the friendships.”
Members are adults (high school or older) who love music, have pleasant voices, and are willing and able to learn and work as part of a team.
Participation includes Sunday services at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. We usually do the same music in both services. While a few singers sing both services, most do one or the other; on festival Sundays, we ask everyone to sing both services, as they are able.
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. and Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Each rehearsal has people from both the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. services; they choose the one that is most convenient for them. The Sunday morning rehearsal provides a good option for people who travel during the week, or who have children in Sunday School. Wednesday night is a little more thorough rehearsal because of the extra half-hour.
Members are men of all ages.
Music is varied: from classical to gospel, easy to challenging.
Participation includes Sunday services several times a year and occasional special events in the church and the community.
Rehearsals are 9:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
Members are adults who have auditioned for the ensemble.
Participation includes occasional concerts and special services, as well as Sunday services occasionally during the year.
Rehearsals are on alternate Tuesdays, 7-9 PM
Members are adults, high school age or older.
Participation includes Sunday services at several times during the year, events in the community and an annual handbell festival.
Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Members are middle school age or older.
Participation includes Sunday 8:15 and 11 AM worship services at several times during the year.
Rehearsals are Sundays, 11:00-12:00 PM
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