Church of the Redeemer
Music
From our Celtic ensemble to our children’s choir, from the Banquet ensemble to special musical worship events, music is central to life at Church of the Redeemer! Our Music Ministry groups gather together on Thursday evenings during the program year (September – May) to share a meal and rehearse. Read about our many musical opportunities using the tabs on the sidebar, and for more information about Church of the Redeemer Music Ministry family, contact Dr. L. Brett Scott, Minister for Music.
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Ensembles
Church of the Redeemer Choir
The Church of the Redeemer Choir sings in the Holy Eucharist, Rite II worship service on Sundays at 9:00 am during the program year and in occasional special services. Weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm (September – May). For more information about our choir, contact Dr. L. Brett Scott, Minister for Music.
Banquet Ensemble
Church of the Redeemer’s Banquet Ensemble leads congregational music during our Banquet Eucharist worship on Sundays at 11:00 am. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. (September – May)
This group is led by Jerika Hayes, our Assisting Minister for Music.
Celtic Ensemble
Our Celtic Ensemble provides music for the 5:00 pm Celtic Eucharist during the program year. Instrumentalists of many kinds play and lead music 1- 2 times per month. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir offers selections at eucharist and evensong services 3-4 times per year. Three or four practices are scheduled before each performance. Rehearsals are scheduled on Thursday evenings 6:00-6:45 in the choir room. Music reading is preferred, but not required. For more information, contact Shelley Dumoulin, Handbell Choir Director.
Every Voice Academy
Reflecting a core parish belief that music builds community, Church of the Redeemer is pleased to offer free musical enrichment and training opportunities for young people from toddler through adult, both to parish members and members of the Greater Cincinnati Community. Built around a model of intergenerational engagement with music, our program currently offers three age-appropriate classes and ensembles, while giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to connect with other adults. A communal supper is offered each week to further strengthen connections between the attending families.
Musical Play for Families
Musical play is a wonderful way for families to connect with their young children. This class, held Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:00 pm at the church, aims to support early musical enrichment in a fun, low-pressure environment suitable for anyone regardless of musical experience or ability. Families with one or more children 5 years old and under are welcome. Led by Kenna Cornish Scott, this class will have room for all to spread out and use their bodies and some rhythm instruments to introduce musical concepts. We’ll also sample songs from a variety of cultures and languages, with a sprinkling of liturgical music to aid little ears in feeling connection to The Episcopal Church tradition.
Join us for some musical enrichment activities, along with wiggling and moving our bodies after a long day! And plan to stay and join others from the Church of the Redeemer Music Ministry for a communal meal following class.
Leaders: Kenna Cornish Scott, and Krista Cornish Scott.
Jubilate Deo Choir
The choral experience of Jubilate Deo is intended to build on musical literacy skills either introduced in Musical Play, or from other musical enrichment or school experiences. Families with one or more children 5 years old through Grade 5 are welcome to join this class, which meets from 5:15pm-6:00pm. Solfege, music theory and history, as well as the musical traditions of the Episcopalian and Christian heritage are introduced within a framework that allows time for singing but also games and body movement. After a long day of school, this rehearsal aims to be a low key and fun place to sing together. Jubilate Deo is also a great way to reinforce friendships made at Redeemer and another chance for the kids to interact, but also for parents to have social time in the Great Hall before dinner. This is a drop-off program, but parents are warmly invited to stay and connect and stay for the communal dinner with family even if not in one of the musical programs.
Each year, Jubilate Deo performs several times during Redeemer services. On a Sunday where they perform, typically they will sing at the 9 am service during the Offertory or Communion, then stay and sing at the start of the 11 am service. The tentative dates for these services are Sunday, March 14 and Sunday May 3. Jubilate Deo also participates in the Advent Lessons and Carols (Sunday, December 14, 5pm)
Leaders: Meredith Nguyen
Cantate
Cantate is a choral ensemble made up of young people Grade 5 and older and meets from 5:15-6:00pm. Members of Cantate sing age-appropriate, challenging, and exciting repertoire, gain musical literacy skills, learn vocal technique, and build community through high-level music making. Cantate is a welcoming and fun group for kids who want to grow as musicians as well as members of our Redeemer community.
Each year, Cantate performs several times during Redeemer services. On a Sunday where they perform, typically they will sing at the 9 am service during the Offertory or Communion, then stay and sing at the start of the 11 am service. The tentative dates for these services are Sunday, March 14 and Sunday May 3. Cantate also participates in the Advent Lessons and Carols (Sunday, December 14, 5pm)
Leader: Greg Miller
