Music for Christmas
November 24, 2008
We only have a few more weeks left in our fall schedule. Don’t forget that the Chapel Choir and Chapel Ensemble are leading in worship on two dates: Wednesday, December 17th at the Christmas 180 Service and on Sunday, December 21st in all three morning worship services.
You can listen to recordings of the Chapel Choir music for Christmas by clicking the links below:
Fantastic Job Yesterday!
November 10, 2008
The Chapel Choir and Chapel Ensemble did a fantastic job yesterday leading in worship in all three services. The song was well-received by the congregation and many people told me how blessed they were by your singing. A special thanks to our accompanists Paula Olson, Mark Arnold, Brian Zaring, and Matt Perkinson. You can listen to a recording of Hallelujah to My King by clicking the link below.
Hallelujah to My King
October 29, 2008
On Sunday, November 9th, the Chapel Choir will sing Hallelujah to My King in all three morning worship services. It is very important that every singer participates in this worship leadership opportunity. We are singing from memory, so make sure you listen to the recording and look over your music when you get the chance.
You will need to meet in the sanctuary at 7:25 a.m. wearing Sunday best. Please no tennis shoes, jeans or t-shirts. We will have rehearsal that afternoon!
Fall ‘08 Music
September 9, 2008
We are working on some great music this year in Chapel Choir! We try to find a healthy balance of things that will be familiar to you as well as challenge you to stretch your music abilities and tastes. All of it works together to help us learn to praise God better! You can listen to recordings of the songs by clicking the links below:
Raise Up the Crown
Hallelujah to the King
A Clean Heart
Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet
Bethlehem Calls
Nativity Carol
Chapel Choir Interviews
July 28, 2008
All returning and new Chapel Choir members will need to schedule an interview time with David Toledo. During this interview, you will complete the student information form and have a brief vocal placement. This is not an audition, and you do not need to prepare for it. This interview will allow me to get to know you and your singing voice better and allow me to place you in the correct section.
Please complete the form below. You will receive an email shortly thereafter verifying your scheduled time. Please be prompt and do not forget to show up for your interview!
Day 5: Mission Work and Concert
July 16, 2008
Day 5 of the Rocky Mountain Tour was filled with a lot of hard work, fun, and great singing. This morning our students loaded up the bus and headed to the Ponderosa Retreat Center south of Denver. The retreat center is sponsored by the Denver Baptist Association and hosts summer camps and other retreats all year long. Our students spent a lot of their time there picking up trash and cleaning the various recreation areas and hiking trails. Once again our students did an excellent job of serving and working hard.
After lunch we returned back to the hotel and prepared for our evening program. Our students led in worship and Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church tonight and did a fantastic job! We performed our entire program for the final time while on tour. This was their best concert and they communicated the message of their music in an excellent way. Our group has made so much musical progress while on tour and we are excited about the opportunity to share it with the church this Sunday evening at our Student Music Home Concert.
When we arrived back at our hotel, the annual Bus Beau and Beauty Pageant was held. This year’s winners were the Soggy Bottom Boys and Maddie’s Dance Party. It was a lot of fun as usual and our students spent the rest of the evening playing cards, games and visiting with each other. Tomorrow we will head to the Colorado River for a day of whitewater rafting.
To see more pictures from today, visit the Chapel Tour 2008 Pictures.
Day 4: Mission Work in Denver
July 15, 2008
This morning our students got a little treat by being able to sleep in, but once we hit the road at 9:00 a.m. we had a full day ahead of us. We traveled to the Salvation Army Silvercrest Residence Center where our students performed a wide variety of tasks. As you can see from pictures below, our students served meals, cleaned, weeded gardens, and shared in music with the residents there. Our students did a tremendous job in serving and interacting with the senior adults at this location. It is such a blessing to have such conscientious students who love the Lord and are willing to go the extra mile in serving.
After a few hours of down time at the hotel, we then traveled into downtown Denver where we led in a chapel service at the Denver Rescue Mission. This nightly chapel service is part of the requirements for those homeless men who will stay the evening at the shelter. The crowd was very enthusiastic and encouraged the students to give their absolute best. Our program there was the highlight of the tour for many of our students.
On our way home, we ate dinner at Gunther Toody’s, a 50’s styled diner. The food was great and our students had a great time singing, dancing, and playing around. We arrived back at the hotel around 9:30, had our sponsor-led devotions, and hit the sack.
Tomorrow we will travel south of dinner to work at a Baptist retreat center and then share our music with Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church. Please continue to pray for the safety and unity of our group.
To see more pictures from today, visit the Chapel Tour 2008 Pictures.
Day 2 and 3 Pictures
July 15, 2008
Pictures from Day 2 and 3 of the Chapel Tour are now online. To see more pictures from today, visit the Chapel Tour 2008 Pictures.
Day 3: Clovis to Denver
July 14, 2008
Today was a pretty uneventful day as far as typical choir tours go. We left our hotel this morning and hit the road for Denver about 9:00 a.m. Tony Richmond led us in a devotion talking about “making much of Christ in our lives.” He encouraged us to creatively find ways to magnify God in all we do…from the big things to the little things.
We had a 7 1/2 hour drive today with a stop for lunch in Raton, New Mexico. We arrived in Denver about 6:00 p.m. local time and then spent the evening at a local mall for dinner and some down time. Tomorrow morning we will head to an area senior adult center where we will do mission work, serve a meal, and present a concert. Tomorrow evening we will lead in a chapel service at the Denver Rescue Mission.
Check back tomorrow for pictures from the past few days. We haven’t had much time to upload them, but they should be up by tomorrow afternoon.
Continue to pray for us when you think about it. Some areas you can pray for are our safety as we travel, the unity of our group, the health of the students and sponsors, and for the people with whom we will share our music.
Day 2: Lubbock and Bovina
July 13, 2008
Today began early for the students as we checked out of the hotel at 7:00 a.m and headed to First United Methodist Church Lubbock to lead in worship during their three morning services. The sanctuary was incredibly beautiful and had stunning acoustics. Our ensembles did a tremendous job in leading worship.
After lunch we loaded back on the bus and hit the road for Clovis, New Mexico where we are staying for the night. Our evening program as at First Baptist Church Bovina, where Brian Mullins is the pastor. Our choir had more people than the congregation, but it was a very special time of worship. We presented our full concert for the first time and the students did an excellent job.
Tomorrow morning we will load the bus one more time and make the long drive to Denver, Colorado. Check back tomorrow for more updates and pictures from the trip
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