The Kirk Choir
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The Kirk Choir is conducted by Dr. Julie Pretzat and accompanied by Professor Will Headlee. The choir consists of volunteers supplemented by four professional soloist/section leaders. The choir sings during regular Sunday morning services with organ, piano, instrumentalists or a cappella. The Kirk Choir enhances the worship service through its presentation of anthems and leads the congregation in the singing of hymns and psalms.
The Kirk Choir
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In addition, the choir performs two or three major works with orchestra each year. Members of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra are also hired to play for Easter and Christmas services. Major works performed at Park Central include Duruflé's Requiem, Brahms' A German Requiem, J.S. Bach's Magnificat and Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest. The choir also participated with members of numerous other choirs throughout the Presbytery in the General Assembly Meeting of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. which was held at the Syracuse War Memorial on June 14 - 21, 1997, with Dr. Pretzat conducting over 700 voices. On May 21, 2000, the choir will join with other area church choirs and orchestra in a performance of Haydn's Creation. The Kirk Choir has also commissioned and premiered new works by local and other composers.
The Kirk Chior is open to all with some music reading ability. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 7:30 to 9:30pm.
The English Handbell Choir
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The English Handbell Choir is conducted by Phyllis Orth. Using English-made White Chapel handbells, the Handbell Choir regularly presents first class arrangements of many beloved musical works of faith and inspiration during Sunday morning services.
The English Handbell Choir
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Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Those interested in participating in the English Handbell Choir or the Kirk Choir are encouraged to contact the church office by calling (315) 475-1677 during normal business hours, or e-mailng us at [email protected].
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