Music

At Rocky River Presbyterian Church
we truly believe it is good to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord."
 


Our Mission Statement begins with the phrase
Praising God, and music plays a major role in our
worship services. Under the gifted leadership of our
Director of Music, Ginny Roedig, each Sunday we can
expect to have a unique and inspiring musical experience.
Guest vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles
frequently augment our four choirs. Our church is
presently blessed with
4 ensembles in the music department.

Cherub Choir Children
Ages 4-6 years
Rehearses Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m.
Members learn the basic fundamentals of music,
incorporating elements of Christian faith into
the lessons.

Youth Choir
Kids grades 1st-8th
Rehearses immediately following worship services.
Future joint performances with other west-shore
church youth choirs are scheduled.

The Chancel Choir
Youth and adults, rehearses Thursday evenings
from 7:30 to 9:00 and Sunday mornings at 9:45.
New singers are always welcome.

Handbells
Youth and adults, rehearses Thursday evenings
from 6:15 to 7:30. In addition to our multi-octave
set of English hand bells, we have a set of hand-held
children's chimes that the Cherub and Youth choirs
employ to augment their performances.

There are also informal women's and men's singing groups
that perform once or twice a year. These groups are designed
to give those who can't commit to regular choir rehearsals a
chance to participate in our music program.We are blessed
to have several excellent keyboard instruments:

Ahlborn-Galanti Prealudium III Digital Organ
Our 3-rank digital organ can accurately reproduce the sound
of everything from a small country-church pump organ
to a full European cathedral pipe organ.

Harpsichord
When musically appropriate, we employ our
Sabathil & Son harpsichord to provide soft,
intimate accompaniment or solo music.

Electronic Keyboard 
We have the capability to provide special musical
effects through the use of our
Techniques SX-PR902 electronic keyboard.

Pianos
 In addition to a superb Schiller concert baby grand,
we have several upright pianos, for use in rehearsal
as well as main sanctuary/chapel performances.

Our main sanctuary's extraordinary acoustic qualities
are well known to musical performing groups and individuals throughout northeast Ohio.
 
Interested in joining, or need more information? 
Please contact Ginny Roedig, Director of Choir
440.333.4888