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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="1a3d6c00ddvuru.jpg"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="file://C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\PDF Documents for Wed Site\Organ Stop List.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="file://C:\Documents and Settings\All Use"><U><B>Download Pipe Organ Specifications</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="189ad700.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="112" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0066FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Grace Lutheran Church</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT> |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grace Lutheran Church"><U>home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Congregation"><U>Congregation</U></A>   |   <B>Music</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Youth"><U>Youth</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Preschool"><U>Preschool</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Catch the Vision... Share the Glory"><U>Catch the Vision... Share the Glory</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Ministry and Support Staff"><U>The Ministry and Support Staff</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletters to Download"><U>Newsletters to Download</U></A></div> <div> Music</div> <div> <I>Music Programs at Grace</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Grace is home to one of the largest pipe organs in our area. When we began building our new facility, we were not sure how we might be able to add a pipe organ but the Lord provided an opportunity that surpassed our hopes and dreams.  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="18b7ea20.jpg" border=0 width="382" height="162" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The music ministry at Grace Lutheran Church is a full program of vocal music for all age groups, hand bells, hand chimes, and instrumental music. This includes <I><B>Music at Grace, </B></I>a special series of 4-6 concert events featuring musicians, artists, and ensembles in a variety of musical styles. Some featured artists have included: Christopher Pardini (Organist at the Crystal Cathedral), the deGraffenried Chorale, Wilma Jensen (internationally renown organist and instructor), and many others. The Choir of Grace Lutheran Church is the featured group for one concert each year - an Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Evensong with orchestra, strings, or brass ensemble. For a listing of current concerts, please see the table below.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>MUSIC AT GRACE 2008-2009</B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="745" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 ><NOBR><div> Sunday, November 16, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="223"><div> Celtic/Bluegrass</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="259"><div> Too Many Strings</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="237"><div> Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="223"><div> Choral Evensong for Advent thru Epiphany</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="259"><div> Choir & Orchestra of Grace Lutheran Church</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="237"><div> Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="223"><div> Chidlren's Voices</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="259"><div> Nashville Children's Choirs - 60 Singers from Belmont University</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="237"><div> Sunday, March 1, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="223"><div> The Crucifixion - Choir/Orchestra</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="259"><div> Special Lenten Concert</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="237"><div> Sunday, April 26, 2009</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="223"><div> Bells, Chimes & Children's Choirs</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> From Grace Lutheran Church</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="18d95960.jpg" border=0 width="149" height="150" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B>Adult Choir</B></div> <bR> <div> Our 35 voice choir rehearses each Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm and is always searching for new voices! The choir sings at both services and often features soloists and small group ensembles drawn from the larger choir. </div> <bR> <div> We are always looking for new members!  If you have an interest, please email the Church to the attention of our Cantor <I>(Director of Music)</I>, Rocky Craft.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Bell & Chime Choirs<IMG SRC="18f77960.jpg" border=0 width="119" height="150" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Our Hand Bell Choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm. This group is a select group of individuals who are proficient at reading music and the group attends hand bell workshops annually. The Bell Choir plays for Sunday morning services and on special occasions.</div> <bR> <div> We have two chime choirs -- an Adult Chime Choir directed by Rocky Craft and rehearsing after worship on Sunday afternoons and a Youth Chime Choir directed by Denise Rayl which meets at 9:30 am on Sunday.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Youth & Children's Choirs</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1919f960.jpg" border=0 width="159" height="150" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We have two youth choirs and one middle/high school choir.  Our youth choir meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 for a brief rehearsal before Sunday school begins. A children's choir also rehearses at the same time. Both are looking to expand and offer a larger program. <IMG SRC="193c5960.jpg" border=0 width="197" height="150" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The Cherub Choir is directed by Ed Kern and includes children pre-kindergarten through Grade 1. The Angel Choir is directed by Michele Jarrett and includes children from Grades 2-6.</div> <bR> <div> The Middle and Highschool age youth choir is directed by Rocky Craft and includes middle school through high school age youth. These three choirs meet at 9:30 am Sunday mornings.</div> <bR> <div> Instrumentalists are used throughout the year -- some from the congregation and some through the music department of Austin Peay State University.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>