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 and Organist, 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 and Organist, Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin.

Ascension Ringers

Recently launched in the summer of 2020, Ascension Ringers, has been ringing in worship for the past 5 years. Ascension owns a five octave set of Malmark handbells and three octaves of hand chimes. Open to high school students and adults, this group rehearses on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m., ringing in worship four to six times during the September-May season. Experience preferred but not required. Music reading skills are a plus. To express interest and learn more, please contact Director of Music and Organist, Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin.

Patrick J. Murphy & Associates Organ

The Patrick J. Murphy & Associates organ was completed in 2009 and formally dedicated in May of 2010 with a performance by renowned organist, Ken Cowen. This two manual, 24 stop, 29 rank instrument, leads our congregation in worship every Sunday.

Concerts

Ascension hopes to soon be launching a new concert series, "Ascending Arts". Our church sanctuary has become a sought-after site for concerts, due to its fine acoustics, intimacy, and aesthetic ambience. Stay tuned!