Choirs at Bradley Hills

Mission

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church has long had an outstanding tradition of liturgical music.  The ministry of the music program at Bradley Hills is, first and foremost, the praise of God.  Its mission is to bring others closer to God through the beauty of music, both in the liturgy and through concerts that we offer to the wider music community.  Each week, from September to May, organ and choral music are provided during 10:30 a.m. worship.  A wide array of music, normally offered by musicians in the parish, is occasionally a part of the 8:30 a.m. worship service in Covenant Hall.  Several times a year, the Children's Choir and Bradley Ringers offer music as well during worship.  All are invited to partake in any musical ensemble at Bradley Hills.  Soli Deo Gloria! 

The Choirs

The Chancel Choir of approximately twenty-five singers consists of dedicated volunteers that are supplemented by a professional quartet of section leaders.  The Chancel Choir sings each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service from September to May, as well as for special services throughout the church year.  Repertoire includes a wide variety of liturgical music, from English choral anthems and Renaissance polyphony (in Latin) to Gospel music and spirituals.  Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the choir room.  All adults and high school students are welcome.  Auditions are not required.  Click here for the current rehearsal schedule.

Listen to the Chancel Choir: "The Lord is my shepherd" by Rick Bassett (Resident Composer), recorded live during worship on October 18, 2009.

The Bradley Ringers are a handbell choir of approximately ten members.  The choir uses a three-octave set of Schulmerich English handbells.  No auditions are required, although an ability to read music is necessary.  The Ringers rehearse on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  The Ringers routinely offer music during worship.  Click here for the current rehearsal schedule. 

The Children’s Choir meets in the choir room on Sundays from 11:40 to 12:10 a.m., after the 10:30 a.m. worship service.  The children’s music program is designed to teach hymns and religious songs, which reinforce sound theology through music. Children periodically sing what they have learned during the 10:30 a.m. service.  Click here for the current rehearsal schedule.

For more information on joining any of the choirs at Bradley Hills, please contact Kyle Babin, Director of Music.

Summer Sundays at Bradley Hills

On June 6, the summer worship schedule begins, with one service at 10 a.m.  The Chancel Choir, Bradley Ringers, and Children's Choir will be on vacation until September.  For summer worship services, a variety of music is planned: solos by Chancel Choir section leaders and parishioners, as well as two Sundays with the Chancel Choir. 

June 6: Susie Wellman, soloist

June 13: Evangeline Dollemore, alto soloist

June 20: Joseph Baker, baritone soloist

June 27: Donald S. Sutherland, guest organist; David Kozisek, tenor soloist

July 4: Bill Perry, soloist

July 11: Chancel Choir (call at 9 a.m.); John Blakeslee, baritone soloist

July 18: Coral Cantigas, guest choir

July 25: Jennifer Anderson, soprano soloist

August 1: Donald S. Sutherland, guest organist and director; Chancel Choir (call at 9 a.m.)

August 8: Judy Bennett, soprano soloist

August 15: Donald S. Sutherland, guest organist; Washington Men's Camerata, guest choir

August 22: Donald S. Sutherland, guest organist; Evangeline Dollemore, alto soloist

August 29: Music featuring participants in Bible Music Camp

September 5: Coral Cantigas, guest choir

Past Music Lists

2010 (Lent—Trinity Sunday)

2009-2010 (September-Ash Wednesday)