EASTMINSTER MUSIC MINISTRY
DENNIS MALFATTI, MUSIC DIRECTOR
HELEN SKUGGEDAL REED, ORGANIST
BRET RAUSCHER, ORGANIST
Music is such an integral part of worship at Eastminster. From the prelude to the benediction, the Gloria Patri or the anthem, music permeates and often provides a means of spiritual expression like no other method of worship can. Whether one is listening, playing, or singing, music speaks to the heart, touches the soul, and stirs emotion in ways that the spoken word cannot.
There are many ways to actively participate in the musical program at Eastminster including:
Sanctuary Choir-
The sanctuary choir performs at the 10:30 AM worship service on Sunday mornings from September through May. The repertoir for the choir ranges from the simple to moderately difficult literature. The choir has also performed larger works for for special occasions, such as Easter and Christmas. Examples of these works include Heinrich Schutz's The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross, performed with a string ensemble from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, and Easter selections from George Frederich Handel's Messiah, which was also performed with musicians from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra along with members of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus.
The choir is open to everyone and no audition is required. Rehearsals are at 7:00 PM on Thursday from September through May. For our Christmas 2009 production, we will be performing Handels MESSIAH with professional Orchestra musicians. Come join our choir this year.
Soloists or small groups of musicians
Soloists or small groups of musicians, both instrumental and vocal, are also used in worship at Eastminster. Soloists and groups provide the anthem during the 8:00 AM worship service every week throughout the year and at the 10:30 AM service during the summer. Other opportunities also exist including special emphasis music during a morning worship service, church social functions, and the Bridge, Eastminster's alternative worship service on Sunday evenings.
Currently, we have the following Small groups available:
Eastminster Mixed Quartet
Eastminster Men's Quartet
Eastminster Brass Quartet
Eastminster Ladies Trio
Children & Youth Programs-
Many times throughout the year, our children gather and prepare musical presentations for presentation to the congregation. Examples of these events include Vacation Bible School musical presentations, Christmas pageants and Youth Emphasis services. Typically, Children’s Choir rehearsals are on Sundays at 9:00 am from October-December and February-Easter.
For more information on music ministry, please feel free to contact our Music Director Dennis Malfatti, at dennis.malfatti@gmail.com