Music Ministries

Music is an integral part of worship at Mt. Tabor, for it allows every person to participate in the worship and praise of God.  Our church offers many opportunities for people to get involved with our music program, both in our traditional and coffee house worship services.  Please contact Heidi Kohne at the church office if you would like to participate or if you have any questions.

Vocal Music Program

We have three choral groups and one Praise Team. All are open for anyone wishing to sing; prior experience or professional singing voice is not required.  There is no age restriction for any of these groups. 

The groupswho sing during the Traditional Service have only one rehearsal at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel on the Sunday that group is leading worship. Repertoire for these groups is quite simple, usually hymns or hymn-based works.  There is a bulletin board outside the Sanctuary that lists the next “performance” of each group, as well as a listing in each week’s bulletin, for everyone to keep track of when their group is singing.  Sheet music for the Women’s and Mixed Choruses is available for pickup one week prior to each group’s scheduled Sunday.  We encourage you to come any Sunday for the rehearsal and singing for any group that interests you.

Men’s Chorus
An ensemble of mostly-retired gentlemen who lead worship on the first Sunday of each month

Women’s Chorus
An ensemble created recently to balance Men’s Chorus; it has no age requirement. 

Mixed Chorus
This group leads worship periodically and is for both genders.  It is generally assigned for high holy services, such as the traditional Easter service and the late Christmas Eve service.

Praise Team

Our Praise Team, led by Kevin Gates, provides music for the Coffee House Service. The group currently includes guitars, drums, keyboard and vocals, but is always open to new participants and new instruments. Meet at 8:00 a .m. Sunday mornings for rehearsal. Additional rehearsals are as scheduled, so contact Kevin for more information.

Are You Interested?

Group Participation
Our ensembles are open to all.  Contact Heidi, or just show up.

Soloists
Soloists are encouraged and welcome in both Sunday services.
Please contact Heidi if you are interested in providing a vocal or instrumental solo in worship.

Instruments at Mt. Tabor

Organ
This is the largest and most-prominent instrument in Mt. Tabor’s collection.  The builders’ Opus 60, it was hand-constructed in 1978 by Karl Wilhelm & Associates, located in Quebec, Canada.  Of German design, it is a completely mechanical action instrument with two manuals, 25 stops, and 30 ranks of pipes, including a zimbelstern.  This instrument was Wilhelm’s first detached-console organ.  Check in at the church for a brochure about this wonderful instrument.

Pianos
Mt. Tabor houses five pianos under its roof: Two grands, one upright, and two spinets.  The sanctuary piano, a Steinway A grand dating from 1923 and completely refurbished by Ed Mashburn and Ken Marts in spring, 2006, is used the most in church services and rehearsals.

Handbells
Mt. Tabor owns a four-octave set of Schulmerich handbells and seven bell tables.

Outside Group Affiliations

Grace Notes Music Studio
Students of saxophone and clarinet teacher Meg Grace give semi-annual recitals in the Chapel.  Meg teaches children and adults at all skill levels, including beginners.
See Heidi for information if you wish to take lessons.

Michael Allen Harrison:
Mt. Tabor Middle School PTA Fundraising Concert
We have hosted this concert featuring local, renowned pianist Michael Allen Harrison, and the school’s jazz band, for the last two years.  Next concert information here in spring 2008.

Recitals/Concerts
Periodically a private recital or concert is given at Mt. Tabor.  Performances are generally given in the Sanctuary, although smaller recitals may be given in the Chapel.
If you are interested in giving a recital or larger concert at Mt. Tabor, please see Heidi for more information.