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Make A Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!
The Chancel Choir, is led by Seth McMullen.
Seth McMullen has been teaching at Eagle High School
in Eagle, Idaho
since 2003, where he directs five choral ensembles and serves as chair for
the Department of Arts & Music.
Under his direction the choral program at Eagle has received awards
and commendations for excellence at local and regional choral festivals,
including invitations to perform at the Idaho Music Educator
Association’s 2004 state conference, the 2007 Idaho ACDA Retreat, and
the 2008 ACDA Northwest Conference in Vancouver,
BC.
Mr. McMullen currently serves as the President of the
Idaho Chapter of the American Choral Director’s Association, and is
the Director of Choirs at First United Church of Christ in Boise, Idaho. He also sings Tenor and Counter-Tenor in
the Male Ensemble Northwest. He was
selected as Teacher of the Year for Eagle High School
for 2007-08
Mr. McMullen received a Masters of Music in Choral
Conducting from Northern Arizona University,
and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Whitworth College. He has studied conducting with Edith
Copley, Randi von Ellefson, Deborah Hansen, Rodney Eichenberger and
Geoffrey Boers. Prior to coming to
Eagle, Mr. McMullen taught band, choir and drama at Deer
Park High School
in Deer Park, Washington. Seth enjoys cooking, and in their spare
time he and his wife Hallie train and show their pack of German Shepherd
Dogs.
During the school year, the choir leads
the congregation in worship through introits, anthems and recessionals in
the 10:00 worship service as well as special services. The choir rehearses
on Thursday evenings throughout the year - all voices are invited to join
in!
Our church musician is the talented Randy Coryell. He leads from our
100 year old pipe organ and from the piano
The Tintinnabulators, led by Paula Weitemier, play our 5 octave set of
handbells and rehearse on Wednesday evenings during the school year.
Whether you are a beginner or are an advanced ringer, you are invited to
join in. The choir plays monthly in worship at the 10:00 a.m. service as
well as special services.
The Sunday School children's choir sings periodically throughout the year.
This group of enthusiast kids share the music they have learned in Sunday
School in our 10:00 a.m. worship service.
We
are blessed to have these talented musicians share their gifts to help us
all make a joyful noise to God!
INTERFAITH MUSIC CAMP AT
PILGRIM COVE
August 22 -24
Vocal, instrumental and English Handbell musicians
(at any level) are invited to come join this gathering of worship
communities from the Treasure
Valley and beyond.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a musical friend.
What Can I Expect?
The weekend includes Friday night dinner
with get acquainted fellowship after dinner. Weather permitting, the
evening closes with a sing-along and s’mores by the lake. Breakfast
is served at 8 a.m. and the workshops begin
afterward; lunch at noon, and dinner at 6
p.m. Because the
purpose of this weekend is to have fun,
expect to have leisuretime to enjoy the lake or just resting with good
conversation. Feel free to bring personal watercraft (kayaks etc.) for your
use. For those who are willing to share, we may enjoy a talent show evening
with impromptu music. Sunday morning after breakfast, the group gathers at
the McCall
Community Church where Pastor Charlottie Havlicak welcomes the community.
The musicians provide the entire service. A brownbag lunch will constitute the
final meal of the weekend, so those who need to depart shortly after noon
can do so.
What is the Cost?
The entire weekend (2 nights and 6 meals)
$75.
Workshop only & Sunday program;
no meals. $35 Meals: $6.ea
How Do I Register?
Registration Forms can be located in the
Narthex on the
Pilgrim Cove bulletin board.
What Do I Bring?
_ warm jacket,
_ flashlight
_ comfortable clothing
_ a warm sleeping bag (or equivalent) to
use on the bunk bed
_ towels and personal needs.
_ bathing suit and sun hat for sunny
days.
_ Chimes, hand bells, and all music are
provided.
We eagerly look forward to your being a
part of the 2008 Pilgrim Cove Music Camp. Early registrations and payment
will be greatly appreciated.
Check out the web site http://www.pilgrimcovecamp.org
for more information and registration forms.
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