Rideau Park United Church
Music Programs
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Director of Music Adult/Intergenerational Children’s Choirs Handbell Choirs Musical Events |
Our Director of Music is Mr. Richard Glasser. If you have any questions or would like to become involved in any of the programs listed below, please call the Music Director at ext. 223.
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The Chancel Choir is an adult choir which enhances the worship experience at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings each week, and seasonally at the 11:15 am service. The choir supports the congregation in singing the hymns, sings anthems and leads the liturgy of the service. Special choral presentations in the Fall, Christmas and Spring are also presented. This choir is not auditioned and rehearses September-May on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 pm. See also: Choir Section Leads. |
Instrumental Ensembles & Soloists: An opportunity to play solo instruments or be part of a small band/orchestra ensemble. This group is led by the Music Director.
Contemporary Worship Team: This intergenerational group provides music and liturgy for worship scheduled throughout the year.
The Cherub Choir, for children from age 4 through grade 1, is an introductory choir which promises to instill the joy of music in your child’s heart. They meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:00 pm to explore singing, rhythms, movement, art, and the liturgical year. They sing occasionally in church to a very receptive congregation. This year’s director is Nadine Dawson. First practice is on Thursday, Sept. 10th. Jubilation is a new choir this year for grades 6 and up. It meets Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm in the Sanctuary. This program will include music, drama, drumming, guest artists, movement, and outreach into the community. The choir is co-directed by Gretchen Conrad and Richard Glasser; Patricia Whitridge is the accompanist. First practice is on Thursday, Sept. 10th. | Joyful Noise is a choir for children in grades 2 through 6. It meets Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm. In addition to learning music for worship, we explore rhythms, composition, and musicians and their instruments. We also include storytelling, artistic expression, and movement. This choir sings regularly in church and will take a leadership role in the music of the Family Christmas Eve Service. Its members grow in Christian understanding and develop their music reading skills. This choir is co-directed by Richard Glasser and Nadine Dawson. First practice is on Thursday, Sept. 10th. |
Join a handbell choir for fellowship and fun!
A’Pealing Sound is a youth handbell choir (ages 12 to 18) which plays three to five octave music and participates in the worship service occasionally through the year. Their first practice will be Monday, Sept. 14th at 6:30 pm. If your child would like to learn handbell techniques and enhance their musical education, contact the group leader, Marcia Gosse (613-731-2281).
La Bell Ensemble is a group of advanced ringers which provides music for weddings and offers its gifts of music frequently out in the wider community. This group, led by Marcia Gosse (613-731-2281) starts up on Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 7:15 pm.
Touch of Brass is an adult handbell choir that plays in church regularly and out at special events in the community on occasion. (As an example, you can see photos of them playing at Glen Cairn United Church.) Practices are held Mondays at 7:15 pm. beginning September 14th. Marcia Gosse (613-731-2281) is the contact for this group.
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Note-able Sound is a program for children in grades 2 through 6; participants will learn to play music with hand-held chimes. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:15-7:45 pm. This group helps with the learning and improving of music reading and coordination skills. Note-able Sound occasionally shares their music in Sunday worship. Group leader: Andrea Laliberté (613-248-1283). First practice is on September 10th. |
Grace Notes is our newest Handchimes ensemble aimed at youth in grades 7 and up. This relaxed and fun group works on improving technique and musicality while exploring contemporary and classical music genres. No previous music experience is required! Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:45-8:15 pm. For more information, please contact the director, Andrea Laliberté (613-248-1283 or marcandrea@rogers.com). First practice is on September 10th.
More information on Bells and Chimes at Rideau Park
Note: all concerts are free of charge; a free will donation will be received at the September 20 concert in support of OrKidstra.
| Sunday, September 20 Afternoon Interludes (OrKidstra Benefit) |
4:00 pm | Rideau Park United | Caroline Leonardelli, Harp and friends Margaret Tobolowska – Cello Tina Fedeski – Flute David Thies-Thompson – Violin |
| Sunday, October 25 A Choral Celebration |
4:00 pm | Knox Presbyterian Church |
| Rideau Park Chancel Choir, Knox Chancel Choir, Touch of Brass Bells Al Ridgway – Trumpet Guest speaker: Rev. Dr. G. Malcolm Sinclair (Note: Knox Presbyterian is located at Elgin and Lisgar) |
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| Sunday, November 29 Ringing in Christmas |
7:00 pm | Rideau Park United |
| Combined Bell Choirs | ||
| Sunday, December 20 Sing We Now of Christmas |
4:00 pm | Rideau Park United |
| Chancel Choir, NorthWinds Brass, Touch of Brass Bells; Amy Neal, Dance | ||
| Sunday, February 14 Love In The Afternoon |
4:00 pm | Rideau Park United |
| Dianne Ferguson Honorary Concert “Liebeslieder Waltzes” with Chancel Lead Soloists Natalya Matyusheva, Sonya Sweeney, James O’Ferrell, Kyle Merrithew Frederick La Croix – Piano |
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| Sunday, May 2 Bells in Spring |
7:00 pm | Rideau Park United |
| Combined Bell Choirs from Rideau Park with guest Bell Choirs | ||