The Music Ministry at Eastminster Church
The Rev. James Crawford, Pastor
Randy Yoder, Director of Music
Volunteer Staff
Bob Schindo-Adult Handbells Gail Kerchner-Youth Handbells
Participation in the Music Ministry enhances the understanding of worship and deepens faith, establishing a life-long priority for even the youngest child. A gift of the self through time and talent, Music Ministry prepares church leaders of the future through fellowship, spiritual growth and worship leadership.
Give your child, or yourself, the gift of music this year. It's an investment in the future of your church!
Music Opportunities
Group Age Group Meeting Time
Sunday School Singer Age 4-grade 1 Sunday Mornings
Good Shepherds Grades 2 - 6 Wednesday Evenings
Festival Bells Grades 7 - 12 (Scheduled as needed)
Praise Team Ages 12 and up (Scheduled as needed)
Celtic Ensemble Ages 12 and up Sunday evenings, TBA
Chancel Choir Grade 9 - Adult Wednesday Evenings
Bells of Eastminster College & Adult Wednesday Evenings
Festival Choir Grade 9 - Adult Wednesday Evenings
Chrysalis Females 12 - Adult Wednesday Evenings
Calvin Choir Males 16 - Adults Wednesday Evenings
Trinity Brass See Description (Scheduled as needed)
Children Music Programs-Click here for more information
Youth Music Programs-Click here for more information about Jr. & Sr. High Music
Adult Music Programs- Click here for more information on the Adult Music Programs.
Special Occasions Chiors- Click here for more information
Children Music Programs
Sunday School Singers
Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade: Sunday School participants will sing in their class each Sunday morning and participate in selected Sunday morning services throughout the year.
Good Shepherd Ensemble
Grade 2-6: The Ensemble meets on Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm in the Choir & Bells room on the 2nd floor in the education building to sing and learn how to ring hand bells and chimes.
***To see a complete music rehearsal schedule, click here***
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Music Programs
Festival Bells:
(Gail Kerchner-Director) Grades 7-12 will meet Wednesday from 8:00-8:45pm in the Bell Room on the 2nd floor of the education building. Schedule to be announced, Contact Randy Yoder at randy@epcyork.org or 755-6222.
Praise Team:
This "Band" welcomes vocalists and instrumentalists ages 12 and up for special rehearsals in the Sanctuary prior to scheduled Sunday services. The main focus will be a contemporary (praise) Christian music and newly compared songs by members.
Celtic Ensemble:
A mixed acoustic ensemble (strings, winds, keyboard, percussion and vocal) for ages 12 and up that rehearses Sunday evenings in the Sanctuary and assist with leading the "Celtic" worship services during special seasons. ***Fluent music-reading skills required***
Chancel Choir:
Grade 9- Adult: This group meets Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00pm in the sanctuary, and sings regularly at services (11:00am most often) on Sunday Mornings.
For Seasonal Music ensembles (Click Here)
Adult Music Programs
Praise Team:
This "Band" welcomes vocalists and instrumentalists ages 12 and up for special rehearsals in the Sanctuary prior to scheduled Sunday services. The main focus will be a contemporary (praise) Christian music and newly compared songs by members.
Celtic Ensemble:
A mixed acoustic ensemble (strings, winds, keyboard, percussion and vocal) for ages 12 and up that rehearses Sunday evenings in the Sanctuary and assist with leading the "Celtic" worship services during special seasons. ***Fluent music-reading skills required***
Bells of Eastminster
Bob Schindo, Director: Ages 18 and up. Meets Wednesday from 7:00-8:00pm in the Bell Room (across from the choir room) on the 2nd floor of the education building.
Special Occasion Choirs & Ensembles
The Festival Choir
A "special occasion" choir for grade 9 to adults that meets on scheduled Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00pm in the sanctuary to prepare larger choral works for selected holiday worship services. ***Music reading skills preferred; previous choral experience a plus.
Chrysalis
A women's and girls vocal ensemble for ages 12 and up that meets on scheduled Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm in the Sanctuary and sings in select Sunday worship services.
The Calvin Choir
A barbershop vocal ensemble for any male with a "settled" voice (approx. high school age and up) that rehearse on scheduled Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm in the Sanctuary and sings in worship on select Sundays throughout the year.
Trinity Brass Ensemble
This seasonal "pickup" group adds a festive note to our special worship services and rehearses on an as-needed basis. While there is no age requirement, players must have had at least 18th months of private instruction and have solid music-reading skills.