THERE ARE A NUMBER of opportunities for trained and untrained musicians and vocalists to participate in worship leadership at Atonement. Those with some degree of musical training can become apart of one of our instrumental ensembles or praise bands. Virtually anyone who can count to four has an opportunity to learn to be proficient at making music with bells or chimes. Novice and experienced singers may want to join one of our choirs or become a vocalist on one of our contemporary worship teams.
Adult Handbell Choir
 The Adult Handbell Choir is open to anyone who has graduated high school or older and is willing to learn some challenging music and interesting techniques. Reading music is helpful, but counting accurately and a sense of rhythm are more important for becoming a member of this musical group. Be prepared to have fun !
Helen Ailabouni, our Director of Worship & Music, leads this group that rehearses
weekly on Wednesday mornings, September through May from 9:30-11:00 am.
They participate about once a month in worship services and also in
special services.
Atonement Singers
This mixed, adult choir, under the direction of Helen Ailabouni, is open to all singers beyond high school age, regardless of experience or training. Music reading is not a requirement and no audition is necessary.
Our Atonement Singers lead worship at either the 8:00 am or 9:15 am service from September through May about three times a month.
Rehearsals take place in our brand new music room, last approximately one hour and are conducted on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am.
Instrumentalists and Youth Band
 Instrumental musicians of all ages participate regularly in worship
as soloists or in ensembles. Brass, strings, woodwinds, reeds, percussion and keyboard players are used to enhance our worship during festival worship and other times during the church season during our first two Sunday morning services. The Youth Band (youth who play band and
orchestra instruments), plays on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and
during the Easter season. An intergenerational orchestra accompanies the
“Schubert Liturgy” 4-5 times per year. Many other opportunities for
duets, trios, quartets, small ensembles and accompanists occur throughout the year. Rehearsals for these musicians are
scheduled as needed.
JAM Band
Teens can participate in leading worship a few times a year and, under the direction of Pastor Paul, meet weekly on Friday afternoons to learn to play as a team, share fellowship and improve their musical skills.
Men's Choir
 Our men's choir sings once every six to eight weeks during the regular choir season (September through May) and is made up of men from the Atonement Singers as well as other men who like to sing but don't want to have a regular weekly commitment. Rehearsals are conducted the Saturday prior to singing at worship on the Sunday service. For more information or, to get on an email list to be notified when the men will be singing, please contact
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Middle School & High School Handbells
 Participation in Handbell Choirs provide opportunities to serve in worship and
grow in faith, learning and using musical skills and developing community among
the youth.
- Middle School Handbell Choir meets on Wednesdays from 5:15 to
6:00 p.m. (following the Confirmation calendar).
- High School Handbells
meet on Sundays from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m., September to mid-April.
New in Fall 2010!
Musikgarten Class
The perfect way to introduce music participation to babies and
toddlers! This class addresses faith development as well as basic music
concepts. Meets Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Ten-Fifty Prayz Worship Teams
Our 10:50 am worship services are led by a praise team (live band) that consists of vocalists and instrumentalists each and every week. There are currently three worship teams of musicians and worship leaders that serve
on a three-week rotational basis.
Practices are generally held starting at 7 pm for around 90 minutes on Tuesdays
prior to the Sunday the team leads worship. Music and charts are available for download on our online web page. For more information about current openings or access to our planning page on the web, contact
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, Director of 10:50 worship to let him know you'd like to be a part. Interested persons are always welcome to drop in to join us and fellowship at practices.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Each team has a core band that includes drums, guitars (acoustic, electric and bass) and keyboards. From
time to time we may also include hand percussion, violin, mandolin, flute or horns. Instrumentalists should have a few years of musical training or playing in a band and do not need to read music. While most of our key positions are filled, we are always seeking talented individuals to help as substitutes or temporary team members.
VOCALISTS
In addition to the band and worship leader, a group of three to six vocalists is assigned to each worship team. Vocalists typically form a background ensemble, may sing in two or three-part harmony and are encouraged to help model worship for the congregation. Reading musical notation is not a requirement but can be very helpful for learning parts. Both men and women are welcome to try out for regular assignments on our praise teams when we have openings or to be considered as a substitute.
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