Music at Ascension
Music is an integral part of Ascension’s liturgical and spiritual life, and the congregation enjoys and has come to expect diverse and high-quality musical expression. At Sunday services we have formal music programs with a wide variety of opportunities to share our musical gifts in praise and thanksgiving. Throughout the week, we also make our instruments and space available to the wider community for musical rehearsals and recitals.
Parish Choir
The Parish Choir at Ascension is open to all -high school students and adults. Rehearsals are Thursdays, September-May, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, the choir sings at the 10:00 a.m. worship service and other liturgical services throughout the year, providing musical and inspirational leadership. For more information, please contact Director of Music Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin.
SONshine Singers
SONshine Singers is open to all children, kindergarten through 5th grade. Following a hiatus, this choir has made a comeback under new direction in the spring of 2023 and meets on specific Wednesdays during the year from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Children interested in singing on All Saints Sunday, Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, and Ascension Sunday may come to rehearse in the months of October, December, March, and April/May respectively. Children may choose to participate only one time during the year or as many as all four times to suit their schedule. Rehearsals are made fun as the children learn the basics of vocal technique, sing hymns and sacred music incorporating scripture, and explore the liturgy, church calendar, and more. For more information, please contact Director of Music Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin.
Ascension Ringers
Recently launched in the summer of 2020, Ascension Ringers, has been ringing in worship during the past couple of years. Ascension owns a five octave set of Malmark handbells and three octaves of hand chimes, just waiting for people to ring them! Open to high school students and adults, this group rehearses on Sunday mornings after the 10 a.m. worship service and rings about four times in worship during the September-May season. To express interest and learn more, please contact Director of Music Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin. Experience preferred but not required. Music reading skills are a plus.
Patrick J. Murphy & Associates Organ
The Patrick J. Murphy & Associates organ, completed in 2009, leads our congregation in worship every Sunday. In addition, our church sanctuary has become a sought-after site for concerts, due to its fine acoustics, intimacy, and aesthetic ambience.
Concerts
Ascension is launching a new concert series, "Ascending Arts". Stay tuned for a listing of concerts planned for the 2024-25 season. Concerts are free and open to the public. Once launched, a free-will offering to offset costs or fund a benefit will be appreciated.