Music

A music ministry plays an essential role in enhancing the worship experience in a church. At Christ Church it  helps create an atmosphere of reverence, joy, and praise that encourages our congregants to connect with God on a deeper level. Additionally, music has the power to reach people in a way that spoken words cannot, and can help convey important messages and themes in a more accessible and memorable way. A music ministry can also provide opportunities for members of the church to use their musical gifts and talents in service to others, fostering a sense of community and purpose. We invite you to be a part of this valuable ministry at Christ Church. 

In addition to our adult choirs, which provide music leadership for our traditional worship services, we have children and youth music opportunities all listed below.

CHANCEL CHOIR

Rehearses Wednesdays 6:45pm-8:15pm (September through May)

Our Chancel Choir is an adult choir whose principal responsibility is the 11am worship service. This choir is involved with special services during the Advent/Lenten seasons and presents major choral works such as Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem. Director: Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org

YOUTH MUSIC

  • Youth Choir

    Youth Choir (grades 6-12) sings once in the fall and spring for the 11am service as well as special services throughout the year, including the Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols and Youth Sunday. They rehearse in two fall and two fall sessions on Sundays 5:15pm–6pm. Contact Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org. For the complete schedule, click here.

  • Youth Praise Band

    The Youth Praise Band performs primarily on Youth Sunday, but also plays for Welcome Wednesdays and other functions. The group is comprised of young musicians (pre-teen and teen). For additional information please contact: Joey Armeniox (jarmeniox@christgreensboro.org)

CHILDREN'S MUSIC

  • Sunday Morning Music


    Music for 4 years- 5th grade is offered Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:05am. Children learn music to present for Family First Sunday (first Sunday of the month) in worship, switching every-other-month between the 9am and 11am worship services. Directory: Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org.

  • Welcome Wednesday Music


    Music for 4 years-5th grade is offered during our seasonal Welcome Wednesday program. Children sing, dance, and play instruments based on a theme and present a short program during the last week of Welcome Wednesday programming. Contact Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org.

HANDBELLS

  • Celebration Ringers

Rehearses Mondays 11am-noon. Celebration Ringers play in Sunday worship and for special services. Director: Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org

  • Carillon Ringers

Rehearses Mondays 6:30-7:30pm. Carillon Ringers are an advanced bell choir that plays for worship services, bell choir festivals, and various local institutions. Director: Jared Gordon, jgordon@christgreensboro.org.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP BAND

A group of instrumentalists and vocalists provide music for our 9am contemporary worship service. For more information contact: Joey Armeniox, jarmeniox@christgreensboro.org.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Additional instrumental groups are often assembled to participate in worship and fellowship activities. Contact Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org.

VISUAL ARTS

We view the visual arts as a means to enhance both our worship experiences and our physical surroundings. Individuals in the church have created several arrangements through the year for our Sanctuary, Fellowship Center and Gathering Space to coincide with our worship themes, and we welcome anyone with ideas for these arrangements. Members have also created paintings and banners for the church. Contact Amberly Johnston, ajohnston@christgreensboro.org.

Community Arts

THE GREENSBORO COMMUNITY WOMEN’S CHORUS

Rehearses Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am (October-December and February-May)

The Greensboro Community Women's Chorus is a non-auditioned outreach vocal ensemble open to any female in the Greensboro area.  Focused on providing music to those who may not be able to regularly attend concerts, the Greensboro Community Women's Chorus performs at local nursing and assisted living facilities, hospitals, and religious venues.  

The fall/holiday season runs October-December with bi-weekly performances in December, and the spring season runs February-May with weekly performances in April and May.  The Greensboro Community Women’s Chorus sings a wide variety of music including sacred, folk, and show tunes.  

https://www.facebook.com/gcwchorus/

UNITY BELLS

Rehearses Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm

Unity Bells is a community bell choir which gives programs in various locations around Greensboro as requested.  It is a racially diverse group, with members from 3 countries and 6 churches. To schedule a program or if you are interested in joining the group, contact Jeannine Bailer jcbailer@bellsouth.net

MUSIC FOR A GREAT SPACE

Music for a Great Space features many genres of amazing artists and ensembles from around the world including two concerts by organists featuring our beloved Fisk organ Opus 82. MGS continues its mission to take visiting artists into various schools in the community. Students attending these educational presentations receive a voucher that allows them and their entire family to attend the evening concert free.

Visit the Music for a Great Space website

OUTSIDE EVENTS

The excellent acoustical qualities of our sanctuary, coupled with the exceptional C.B. Fisk pipe organ, make our church a frequent performance venue for community events such as Music for a Great Space, Bel Canto Company, Opus Concert Series and various college performances.