Music & Arts
Music and art are creative expressions of our faith.
We welcome all who wish to share their musical gifts and talents.
Adults
Christ Church Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm
Services: Sundays at 8:45 & 11:15 am (Holy Eucharist in the Church)
The Christ Church Choir comprises singers from all walks of life who share a common dedication to extraordinary music-making and to the role of choral singing within the Episcopal liturgy. Repertoire covers a wide range of styles and languages from our classical choral heritage. The choir is directed by Ben Outen. We welcome singers with choral experience and vocal confidence.
Schola Cantorum
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm
Services: Sundays at 8:45 & 11:15 am (Holy Eucharist in the Church)
Individuals serve as cantors for the weekly 5 pm Eucharist.
The Christ Church Schola Cantorum consists of 8—12 vocalists and provides choral music on its own for worship and special events. Also, Schola members serve as Section Leaders alongside the volunteers of the Christ Church Choir. These singers may be seen throughout our city as they are leaders in other choral ensembles, in opera and theatre groups, and in academic and other liturgical settings. Audition is necessary.
Parish Choir
Third Sundays Monthly
Love to sing but short on time? Parish Choir is a once-a-month opportunity to sing with the choir during the 8:45 am worship service, without the weekly time commitment. No choir experience necessary—the music is chosen for the broadest range of musical experience. You can opt to join us on the third Sunday of most months, with a required rehearsal the Wednesday prior. Contact Ben Outen to learn more and sign up.
To learn more or join any of these groups, please contact Ben Outen.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
– Psalm 100:2
Contemporary and Discovery Worship Team
Sundays, 7:30 am to 12 noon
Weekly, September – May
All Saints’ Hall
Each week there are 7 – 15 songs to learn at home, arriving with them perfected by 7:30 am Sunday morning. It is a big, but rewarding, commitment! Charles arranges the music to reflect a wide “welcome” to all people. It is not “Contemporary Christian,” but rather, cross-cultural, cross-genre, ancient, and modern. Band positions include (but are not limited to): singers, keyboardists, drummers, percussionists, bassists, guitarists, other stringed instruments such as mandolin, horns such as trumpet, saxophone, and trombone, etc. AV positions include: projection operator, sound engineer, livestream mix engineer.
Weekly Schedule, September – May
- Wednesday – Saturday: Learn music at home on your own (7 – 15 songs)
- Sunday: 7:30 am Sound check and run-through
- Sunday: 8:45 am Contemporary Service*
- Sunday: 10 am Break – Occasional rehearsal in music room
- Sunday: 11:15 am Discovery Service*
Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
– Psalm 100:2
Youth & Children
We offer a fun, faith-based choral music education program, with an emphasis on the development of life-long skills and belonging to a diverse community. It’s a great way for children to explore their artistic abilities and discover the joys of teamwork and leadership.
Choristers learn to read music, vocal skills, and performance etiquette for concerts and worship services, based on the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) training program, led by our professional music staff.
Music Club
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5 – 5:30 pm
Services: Participation in Discovery service (quarterly)
Pre-kindergarten (age 4) and kindergarten students learn the basics of making music and healthy singing by playing musical games. Music Club includes the Orff approach, combining music, movement, drama, and speech into lessons that are similar to a child’s world of play.
St. Nicolas Choir
Grades 1 – 2
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, U304
Services: Participate in Holy Eucharist in the Church once monthly
Christ Church Choristers
Grades 3 – 8
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, U302
Services: Participate in worship once monthly
RSCM Ribbon Class
Wednesdays, 5 – 5:30 pm in U305
For participants in St. Nicolas Choir or Christ Church Choristers
ARTS+
The school concentrates on instruction in music and the visual arts with the mission and belief that outstanding arts education should be available to all.
For more information or to enroll your child, please visit www.artsplus.org or call 704-377-4187.
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Music & Arts Staff
Charles Milling
Director of Contemporary and Family Worship millingc@christchurchcharlotte.org
Katie Lehman
Associate Musician for Children lehmank@christchurchcharlotte.org
Lauren Tomme
Assisting Associate Musician for Children tommel@christchurchcharlotte.org
David Beard
Administrative Assistant for Music and Arts beardd@christchurchcharlotte.org