Adult Choirs & Ensembles

1. Chancel Choir

  • Rehearses: Thursdays, 7-8:45 p.m. in Recital Hall
  • Sundays Warm-up: 9:45-10:15 a.m. in Recital Hall; 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary
  • Sings: Sundays at 11 a.m.
  • Active: September through May
  • Director/Contact: Christopher Goodson | cgoodson@plymouthchurch.com

 

The Chancel Choir is the principal choir for the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The Chancel Choir presents anthems and leads in service music throughout the year. Our primary focus is music in worship with occasional concerts. This is an exciting time to join the Chancel Choir! No audition is required, simply interview with the director.

 

2. Chancel Chorale (chamber choir)

  • Rehearses: Thursdays, 6:10-6:50 p.m. in Rehearsal Hall
  • Sunday Warm-up: TBA, usually around 9:30 or 9:45 a.m.
  • Sings: Sundays at 11 a.m., as scheduled
  • Active: September through May
  • Director/Contact: Christopher Goodson | cgoodson@plymouthchurch.com

3. Summer Choir (Women, Men, and SATB)

  • Rehearses: As called, in the Sanctuary or Rehearsal Hall
  • Sunday Warm-up: 10:10-10:50 a.m. for the 11 a.m. service
  • Sings: Summer Sundays at 11 a.m., as scheduled
  • Active: June & August
  • Director/Contact: Christopher Goodson | cgoodson@plymouthchurch.com

4. Plymouth Bells | Adult Handbells

  • Rehearses: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Rehearsal Hall
    Sunday Warm-up: 8-8:45 a.m. for the 9 a.m. service, no warm-up for 11 a.m.
  • Rings: Sundays, as scheduled, at both 9 and 11 a.m.
  • Active: September through May
  • Director: Jenn Hawkins
  • Contact: Christopher Goodson | cgoodson@plymouthchurch.com

5. Plymouth Instrumental Ensemble (short-term commitment)

  • Rehearses: Wednesdays, 8-8:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary (As called)
  • Sunday Warm-up: Sanctuary, 8:30 a.m.
  • Plays: Sundays, as scheduled (approximately every 6 weeks)
  • Active: September through May
  • Director/Contact: Christopher Goodson | cgoodson@plymouthchurch.com

6. Matins Parents’ Choir (once per year)

  • Rehearses: One Wednesday in January, 7-8 p.m. in Recital Hall
  • Sunday Warm-up: 8:15–8:45 a.m.
  • Location: Recital Hall
  • Active: One Sunday in January
  • Director/Contact: Susan Waller | swaller@plymouthchurch.com

Summer Choir

Directed by Christopher Goodson
Rehearsal: Sunday 10-10:50 a.m. (June and August)

The Summer Choir represents a more relaxed summer schedule for the Chancel Choir and offers a unique opportunity for others to sing with the choir during the months of June and August. With a reduced rehearsal commitment, the Summer Choir will meet on Sunday mornings in June and August to prepare an anthem. We invite those who aren’t able to regularly sing with the Chancel Choir to join us during these months!

Men's Ensemble

Directed by Christopher Goodson

Rehearsal: As Needed

The Men’s Ensemble is an open group of men who rehearse and sing together throughout the year. We explore a variety of choral literature for men’s ensembles in the tradition of men’s choral singing, especially gospel hymns and barbershop flavored repertoire. All men are welcome to join our relaxed rehearsals that focus on fellowship.