Music at Marvin

The backbone of Marvin's traditional music program is the 65-member Chancel Choir, which provides music leadership for the 11 o'clock sanctuary service each Sunday morning, as well as for a variety of special services throughout the year. The choir also performs many great choral masterworks at festival seasons and other times, often accompanied by orchestra and featuring outstanding soloists.

The Herd Worship Team leads Marvin's two contemporary worship services each Sunday. It has been said that music is the language of the soul. The Herd Worship Team believes it. When we meet as a community of faith, it seems only natural that we would use this language of the soul to connect with God and each other. The Herd Team leads worship through today's music coupled with thought-provoking media and relevant messages.

The Alleluia Singers (senior adults) provide music leadership once a month for the 8:30 sanctuary service. They have opportunities to perform for special services and community service.

The Robinson Handbell Choir (adults) is an active musical group which provides music for worship throughout the year. They also ring in seasonal concerts and community events.

Marvin Concert Series

Click here for the 2008-2009 schedule of concerts.

Music for children and youth

Three children's choirs enable training for our youngest musicians. The Wesley Choir serves third through fifth grades; the Carol Choir ministers to grades one and two; and the Cherub/Kinder Choir is for children ages 4, 5 and kindergarten. These groups aim to teach children the joy and love of making music as a team effort while learning music fundamentals.

Children have an opportunity to further increase and use their music skills through handbells. The Asbury Bells serve as an introduction to handbells for third and fourth graders. Children progress into Wesley Bells in grades four and five as they become more proficient. These groups teach ringing skills and teamwork and provide special music for worship. 

Rehearsal schedule

Chancel Choir, 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 211
directed by Frode Gundersen

Herd Worship Team, 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays in Herd Auditorium
directed by Paul Bolding

 Alleluia Singers (senior adults), 3-4 p.m. on Tuesdays
directed by Judy York

Youth choir (grades six to12), 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Sundays

Wesley Choir (grades three to five), 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 211
directed by Leslie Ring

Carol Choir (grades one and two), 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 225
directed by Tandy Brandt

Cherub Choir (ages 4 and 5), 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 230
directed by Becky Duncan

Robinson Handbells (adults), 5:30-6:30 on Mondays
directed by Judy York

Wesley Bells (grades three to five), 6:15-7 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 231
directed by Debbie Burks

Asbury Bells (grades three to five), 6:15-7 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 234
directed by Mary Beth Dawes