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Salem's 2013 Christmas Cantata Dec 7-8

Musicians rehearse and invite the public for What Sweeter Music: A Festival of Carols, the Message in Song at two Salem Lutheran worship services this weekend:  5:00 p.m. Sat. Dec. 7th and 10:30 a.m. Sun. Dec. 8th.  The Christmas Cantata by Mark Hayes features 15 English, German, and French carols interwoven with newly composed songs to celebrate Christ’s birth.

 

Adult and children’s voices combine with an instrumental ensemble of Jennifer Docherty, flute, Kimberly McShane, trumpet, Jordan Smith, percussion, Ron Vanatta, piano, Denny Vaupel, keyboard, Brandon Weber, bass, and Dave Meyer, sound.   Soloists include Mary Safford and Brandon Weber in Promise of Peace, Julie Breidenbach in Song of Mary,  Coco Breidenbach, Kellie and Kimberly Hohlfeld and Brandon Weber in  O Holy Night  signed by Cristy Meyer, and Cristy Meyer in the Closing Medley.   Narrators include Coco Breidenbach, Kathy Cain, Kimmie Hohlfeld, Carol McLain, Connie Seraphine, and Kim Woodstrup.   

 

The cantata is directed by Carla Vanatta, Associate in Ministry, and is presented by Salem Creative Arts Ministry as a Singing Memorial in memory of Doris Castenson and Martha Jeanne Vanatta. 

 

Building Fall 2013 Salem Creative Arts

“Let All Creatures Praise the Lord!” Psalm 145: 21

We’re Diggin’ Up Praise… for

Salem Creative Arts Fall 2013

Is God calling you to share your time, talent, and faith?

Bless the Lord and Salem church with your gift of praise!

• All Choirs begin Wed. Sept. 11th

• Puppets & Bells begin Thurs. Sept. 12th

                                                

"The Amazing Grace Race Children's Musical"

26 Salem children have prepared since February to share this musical about
love, forgiveness, and perseverance. Presentations are 5:00 Saturday, April
20th and 10:30 Sunday, April 21st for Salem worship services and 7:00 Wed.
April 24th for DeKalb Co Rehab patients and families. All are welcome!

Rehearsal Time Change for Spring Musical

Rehearsal Time Change for Salem's Spring 2013 Children's Musical…

The Amazing Grace Race – In His Steps…in my shoes!

Saturday rehearsals have been changed to the afternoon to avoid conflicts
with other activities.

Music books and CDs are available now!

Carla@SalemLutheranSycamore.org 815-895-9171 church 815-895-8521 cell

The Amazing Grace Race is all about the "race of life"—all believers are
participants!
Life is full of mountains and valleys, sharp turns and detours. The key to
running the
Race successfully? Strive to follow Jesus' example each and every day. This
musical is
Based on Hebrews 12:1 and the "Heroes of the Faith" passage found in Hebrews
11.

CHARACTERS:
Coach, Reporter, Spud, Annie, Riley, Anthony, Bella, Jacob, Kids 1 and 2, Reader, and Choir

Salem Spring Children's Musical

Join us for Salem's Spring 2013 Children's Musical…

The Amazing Grace Race – In His Steps…in my shoes!

Salem has a great tradition of presenting Children's musicals each Spring.
Kids of all ages join together to prepare a message of faith in song with a
fun beat and dialogue. Musicals have speaking parts and solos for
individuals as well as whole group songs, and most songs are choreographed
with motions, dance movements, or sign language. Salem children's choirs
provide the backbone for the musical, but participation in the musical is
optional. Kids who are not in choir are also welcome.

Music books and CDs have been ordered and will be here soon.

Most children learn the musical by listening to the CD over and over.

Saturday morning rehearsals teach the choreography to songs, the staging,
and the lines for the characters of the musical. Please be thinking of
whether your child would like to participate in the musical this year. Check
the schedule below and say "yes" to The Amazing Grace Race!

Weekly Saturday 10 a.m. To Noon rehearsals Feb. 9th thru April 13th
(None March 30th, Easter Saturday)
· Speaking part & Solo auditions Wed. Feb. 6th – 6:00 p.m. Choir Room
· Musical presented 5:00 Sat. April 20th & 10:30 Sun. April 21st for
Salem Worship services
· DeKalb Co. Rehab presentation Wed. April 24th 6:30 p.m.

Contact Carla@SalemLutheranSycamore.org or 815-895-9171

The Amazing Grace Race is all about the "race of life"—all believers are
participants! Life is full of mountains and valleys, sharp turns and detours
The key to running the Race successfully? Strive to follow Jesus' example
each and every day. This musical is
Based on Hebrews 12:1 and the "Heroes of the Faith" passage found in Hebrews
11.

CHARACTERS:
Coach, Reporter, Spud, Annie, Riley, Anthony, Bella, Jacob,
Kids 1 and 2, Reader, and Choir