Making Beautiful Music Together
The Holy Spirit Parish Choir is back for the 2023-24 “season”. The first rehearsal is on Thursday, September 7 at 7:30 pm in the choir room, generally lasting until about 9:00 pm. The choir is a group of true amateurs in the literal sense – people who do something because they love it.
Did you know that there are scientifically proven health benefits to singing in a group? It is good for your cardiovascular system and helps maintain mental acuity. Most importantly, the choir is a community that looks after and supports each other, all the while making beautiful music.
For me, the music is a way to enhance and reinforce the lectionary. I'm not a student of music but that's OK - this parish choir of ours is a mix of personalities and professions. The common denominator is that we care deeply about the role of music in our services and encourage every congregant to participate. No denying that rehearsals can be hard work but there is such camaraderie in those efforts. And whether or not you can read music, you CAN take a deep breath and sing God's glories. - Melanie Butler
Two years ago, I decided to dip a toe into musical waters and – tentatively, given my vocal limitations – to give it a try. I feel I’m contributing by lending depth, an additional voice, to an talent ministry group that dedicates itself to getting more involved in the service and making the service more meaningful, more impactful, for pairshoners . I’m walking (singing) proof it doesn’t take a natural voice or years of practice to be a contributor. - Ed Spaulding
But you don’t have to be a “musician” to join. Literally anyone is invited to join. There is no audition, and you don’t need to worry that you “aren’t good enough”. Everyone works together and you are likely to discover that you are a better singer than you thought (and your 8th grade music teacher told you!). You need nothing more than commitment to attend rehearsals and Sundays and a willingness to learn and try new things. If you can breathe, you can sing.
If you have questions or concerns, call Stephen Morris at 713-591-1499. If you have issues that are keeping from attending rehearsals, we very likely can solve these for you. You do not need to “make a reservation” – just show up on Thursday, September 7 and try something new.
Stephen Morris
Director of Music Ministries