Musical Opportunities: Advent & Christmas 2023

As we approach the Advent and Christmas seasons, there are various music ministries in which to participate and share your gifts of music.  

• Intergenerational Orchestra
• Advanced Orchestra
• Chancel Choir

Scroll down for details. For further information or for questions regarding music ministry at CCC, contact Sam Wack, Director of Music, samw@cccsilverspring.org.

(Note: Our full 2023 Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Events schedule is here!)

I. Intergenerational Orchestra

The Intergenerational Orchestra is for all ages and all levels of playing.  From beginner to intermediate to advanced players — you have a place in this orchestra!

• Christmas Eve, December 24th at 5pm Nativity Service:  The Intergenerational Orchestra will lead the congregation in familiar carols for this annual celebration of the Nativity story.  Orchestral warm-up at 4:15pm in the sanctuary.  

NOTE:  There are two rehearsals to attend:

• Music Distribution & Rehearsal 1 – Sunday, December 3rd after the service in the sanctuary
• Orchestral Warm-up — Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) at 4:15pm in the sanctuary. We will move directly into the 5pm Nativity Service from this rehearsal.

Please bring your music and a music stand to all rehearsals!

II. Advanced Orchestra

The Advanced Orchestra is comprised of intermediate to advanced players and includes strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. 

• Christmas Music Sunday, December 17th at 10:30am service:  The Advanced Orchestra will be joined by The Chancel Choir and a brass ensemble.  Orchestral warm-up begins at 10am in the sanctuary.
• Christmas Eve, December 24th at 9pm Service of Lessons and Carols:  We will be joined by CCC’s Chancel Choir.  Orchestral warm-up begins at 8pm in the sanctuary.

Rehearsal for Christmas Music Sunday and Christmas Eve will be Saturday, December 16th from 10:00-12:30pm in the sanctuary.  Music will be available in the sanctuary on December 4th after the worship service.

III.  Chancel Choir

We are welcoming singers in all voice parts from ages 14 on up to join us for these celebratory services.

• Christmas Music Sunday, December 17th at the 10:30am service:  CCC’s Choir will be joined this year by CCC’s Advanced Orchestra and a brass ensemble.  
• Christmas Eve, December 24th at 9pm Service of Lessons and Carols:  We will be joined by CCC’s Advanced Orchestra.  

Rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings at 8:45pm, beginning November 3rd.  During later November and the month of December, rehearsals will start earlier.  Please contact Sam to find out the schedule each week.  There is also a “dress” rehearsal on Saturday December 16th from 10:00-12:30pm.  Come and join us!