The adult choir is the anchor to the cast and choir of the annual Easter Musical ministry and special music musicians become the prodimant solo musical instruments in telling the gospel story and many times carry the leading roles.  An additional forty to fifty adults will join these musicians in the cast, choir, or crew and take their place on stage.  The children are also an important part as their innocent reactions to the scenes and their sweet love as they see Jesus portaryed by Jeremy Harrington, our youth director these past few years, helps the gospel story come alive for our live audiences.

The set crew takes two weeks prior to the Technical Sunday (Palm Sunday) to build the set inside our sanctuary.  Except for one special effect, the set is completely construted away from the walls and ceiling and is visable from all seats as there are no curtains like in a contemporay theatrical setting.

The seamstresses  and their crew create each unique costume for each character and person individually each year which means their machines are humming as many months as we are rehearsing.  Costumes include head gear, soldiers wear, pilates long winding sash, and Christ’s ascension garment that glows from within.  Once they have these creations, the makeup crew begins the transformation during the week of dress rehearsals from Palm Sunday to our first production on that Thursday evening.  They add hair pieces, mustaches, beards, wigs, make-up, and even jewels to make the cast transform to biblical times.  All this is done in only these few days, and with a lot prepreation and prayer.

When the musical is actually in production, the audience can see the almost 90 adults and children on stage each year.  What is not as obvious, is the other 25 – 35 directors, technicians, crew, and workers that are making what is happening on stage…well happen…and at the right time.  This starts with the kitchen staff that feeds us, as so many of can come straight from work and school that production week and usually bring our entire family as almost always they all have a role in the musical.  Then we come to the ushers who great the audience and sometimes the only people who have the opportunity to speak to our guests who look “normal” and not in costume or busy rushing to create the producation.  Then we come to the technical crew and stage crew who are checking and re checking each detail because just because it worked last night doesn’t mean it is ready for the next production and everything must be reset.  Not because we want a perfect “show”, this is not our goal, our goal is do our best for the Lod as always, and most importanly, to not allow any “distractions”  to hinder you, the audience, from hearing HIS story.  This is our goal and why we work so hard to make each performance special….because it is…because the next one is for you.

We presented our 15th annual production of the Easter Musical Ministry “My Cross” in April of 2011.  We had wonderful full audiences for our four performances from Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday Morning.  DVD recordings of these performances can be ordered on this web site on the DVD posting labeled “MY CROSS” Easter Musical 2011.  If you would like to recieve a mailing when we are holding events special events, please send us your address and we will be happy to send you one of our flyers.

Past performances have included “Almighty” 2010, “His Love” 2009, “One Choice” 2008, “Follow Him” 2007, “The Promise” 2005.   For DVD recordings of these musical services and special programs, go to the DVD post on this web site.

NO GREATER CAUSE

This an ensemble choir for students 7th grade thru 12th grade who serve the Lord with their music.  These dedicated students work on their songs at home with recorded media and printed music and rehearse together during Sunday School on Sunday Mornings.  Using a established long range schedule that makes prepareing easy,  this choir sing during am and pm Worship services.

If you are a student that would like to join this ensemble or have a musical gift to share, contact Amy Harrington – cambriabaptistchurch@frontier.net or 517-357-4343

CURRENT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 21st – “The Heart of Worship” in the A.M. service

Sunday, September 4th –  “The Glory of the Blood” in the P.M. Worship Service

Sunday, September 18th – “The Glory of the Blood” in the A.M. Worship Service

Sunday, October 2nd - “Yes, I Believe” in the P.M. Worship Service

Sunday, October 16th – “Yes, I Believe” in the A.M. Worship Service

Sunday, October 30th – “Word of God Speak” in the P.M. Worship Service

Sunday, November 13th – “Word of God Speak” in the A..M. Worship Service

Sunday, November 27th – “Redeemer” in the P.M. Worship Service

Sunday, December 11th – “Redeemer” in the A.M. Worship Service

This children’s choir is open to 3 years old to pre-teens.  Deb Simmons is the director has been working for children and children’s ministries for many years which has earned her the name of “Aunt Deb” to many of her beloved kids.  The little ones rehearse during the later half of the evening service all year and during the Wednedsay evening Family Action night which is held from May to October.  The choir shares a special almost every week during the evening service.

The All Stars to the Lord also prepares and give separate performances two or three times each year.  Each of these performances are themed about a bibilcal charcter, principal, or event in which the children study together and then share in song and narration.  This is a large outreach opportunity for these young people as we work with each of them about their relationship with the Lord and also to help them to become soul winners by teaching them how to share the gospel in a public way through song and recitation.

The children are also an important part of the annual Easter Musical ministry which will be presenting it 15th annual production”My Cross” April 21-24, 2011.  Their innocent reactions to the scenes and their sweet love as they see Jesus portaryed by Jeremy Harrington, our youth director these past few years, helps the gosepel story come alive for our live audience.   Past performances have included “Almighty” 2010, “His Love” 2009, “One Choice” 2008, “Follow Him” 2007, “The Promise” 2005.  For DVD recordings of these services and special programs, go to the DVD post on this web site.

FALL PROGRAM for 2011

 There is a sign-up sheet in the west foyer
for all 3 year olds – 6^th graders who would like to participate in
the All Stars FALL music program this year.

Practice will be starting in a couple of weeks on Wednesday and Sunday
nights and the date for the program will be announced at a later date.

If you have any questions, please see Deb Simmons @ debbie@livoniatool.com

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The hand chimes are instruments that are pitched to every chromatickey on the scale for two octaves for a total of 16 chimes.  This choir is open to teenagers through adults and sometimes children of current players.  Players can use …

The hand chimes are instruments that are pitched to every chromatickey on the scale for two octaves for a total of 16 chimes.  This choir is open to teenagers through adults and sometimes children of current players.  Players can use one to several chimes while playing a particular piece.  Those in the ensemble that can read music can follow the line or space that correspond with the letter on the chime.  Those that do not read music, will have the songs marked by the letter of the chime and highlighted by the hand which it is rang.

This instrumental choir is open to people that are interested in sharing the gift of the Lord’s music and touching people hearts with the sounds of praise to His name.  We invite anyone that is interested in learning how to play as having prior knowledge or experience is not needed as we learn and serve together.  Rehearsals are scheduled prior to performances and on a schedule that best fits the ensemble.

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Piano keyboards and Organ are used to accompany worship services and congregational singing.  We have pianos located in several locations throughout the building to facilitate the different events and rehearsals that occur thoughout out the ministry year.

The music ministry also offers keyboard lessons in class settings.  The classes focus on the skill and art of  accompaniment to be used in worship services with congregational singing, soloists, and choirs.  Lessons and work with classes are arranged upon request to fit your student and teacher’s schedule.  The cost of materials is the responsibility of the student or their parents.  These lessons or assistance are open to adults, teens, pre-teens and children.  We also have some small keyboards available for loan to help students practice as they begin their lessons if a piano is not available.  We invite anyone that is interested in lessons to contact the church or fill out a lesson request in the foyers and place in the offering plate.  The music directors, Warren & Dawn Miller, will contact you about making arrangements for lessons.