Three select groups are available for performers wishing to share their musical talents:
The Chancel Choir includes high school students through senior adults and rehearses Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. They sing for the 11 a.m. service each week and present two major choral concerts each season. Special activities include musicals, dramas, social affairs and outside engagements.
The Monumental Ringers - The Monumental Ringers are a multigenerational handbell choir ringing five octaves of hand bells and hand chimes. They play regularly in worship and at community events.
We are currently looking for people who read music to join us. Contact Chris Titko at christitko@gmail.com to find out more.
Tapestry is a community daytime handbell quartet sponsored by Monumental, enjoys sharing their ministry, musical talents, and love for the Lord. Formed in July 2001, Tapestry presented their first concert in December 2001, and has become quite popular, giving numerous concerts in southeastern Virginia. The ensemble is the recipient of the 2003 Ruth Morse Wilson Handbell Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs. Tapestry, like the different fabrics and types of threads, reflects a great variety of talents, interests, and music, and blend their gifts together to form an interwoven texture of music to glorify God. Members of the ensemble are: Lynn Dash, Ann Morgan, Lucy Rankin, and Marjorie Setnicky. Go to the Tapestry link to see their concert schedule and support their special ministry.
The Noontime Mini-Concert Series is presented the fourth Monday of each month (September-May). This series features area artists in a thirty minute concert followed by a light lunch ($5.00). The concert is free and open to the public.
January 29, Noon: Wendy Roane, Flute
"Music of my Ancestors"
February 19, Noon: Christopher Titko, Piano
"Favorite Hymns"
March 18, Noon: Cutie and the Hot Wings
Carol Downing and Friends
Celtic Music
April 14, 4pm: REQUIEM by John Rutter
Monumental's Chancel Choir and Guests
Members of the VA Symphony
Taylor Mercier - Soprano Soloist
Anna Feucht - Soprano Soloist
April 29, Noon: Virginia Governor's School for the Arts
Summer Littles, Violin
Noah Lawson, Cello
Savannah Stephens, Mezzo-Soprano
Contact Information
Address:
450 Dinwiddie Street Portsmouth, VA 23704
Pastor: Rev. Dr. H. Celeste Heath
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