MUSIC MINISTRIES
Welcome to the vibrant Music Ministry program at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos! The members of our church vary in age and interests and for that reason, so does our worship music. No matter what your talent and no matter what your age, we have a place for you to fit in! This worship community is all about love and friendship. We hope that you will join one of our excellent groups and experience the joys it has to offer. Come visit us and experience the warmth. You will want to return again and again. It’s like “Homecoming”—returning to your roots. Simply click on the links below to get schedules and additional information. Questions about our music ministry? Contact our Director of Music Michael Taylor.
Michael Taylor, Music Director
Welcome to the vibrant Music Ministry program at the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos! The members of our church vary in age and interests and for that reason, so does our worship music. No matter what your talent and no matter what your age, we have a place for you to fit in! This worship community is all about love and friendship. We hope that you will join one of our excellent groups and experience the joys it has to offer. Come visit us and experience the warmth. You will want to return again and again. It’s like “Homecoming”—returning to your roots. Simply click on the links below to get schedules and additional information. Questions about our music ministry? Contact our Director of Music Michael Taylor.
Chancel Choir
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The Chancel Choir provides music and inspiration for Sunday worship from September through mid-June. Any adult who enjoys singing is encouraged to come give it a try!
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
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What is the overall purpose of this Group? The purpose of the Chancel Choir is to enhance the worship service and experience so that the message for the day is reinforced and made more powerful through music. Working together through music preparation and presentation, choir members experience a deeper, more meaningful communion with God and one another. The Chancel Choir sings for Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. from September to mid-June. The Chancel Choir provides music for other special services throughout the year, i.e., Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter, and others. The group may also present other special events such as concerts and the Maundy Thursday Cantata. How can I get involved, and how much time can I expect to spend? Come to a rehearsal and sing along with the choir. If you don’t know what part you sing (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), we’ll help you figure it out. Prospective members should be able to match pitch and rhythm. Experience singing in school choir(s) and/or other church choir(s) and the ability to read music is a plus, but not required. Extra help is available by request. The general time commitment is 90 minutes on Thursday evening and about two hours on Sunday morning. Extra time is requested for special events (as listed above). Whom do I contact to join or get more information? Contact our Director of Music Michael Taylor.
Worship Band
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With guitars, banjos or drumsticks in hand, our worship band blesses our worship experience with praise songs and less traditional hymns. It adds an element of contemporary music as a counterpoint to our organ or piano-accompanied hymnal songs.
If you have questions or would like to get involved with our worship band, no matter what instrument you play or what range you sing in, please don’t hesitate to contact our worship band leader, Rita Hoegel!
Bell Choirs
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep,
‘God is not dead, nor does God sleep!’
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Contact RuthAnne Adams Martinez
Chancel Strings
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The Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos is blessed by the ministry of this very fine instrumental group. The Chancel Strings often lead us in worship and are frequent guest worship leaders in other churches. Contact Diane Egli if you are interested in joining.
Chancel Brass
The Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos is blessed by the ministry of this very fine instrumental group. The Chancel Brass often leads us in worship and are frequent guest worship leaders in other churches. Contact Jeff Thompson if you are interested in joining.
Chancel Brass Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Director: Jeff Thompson