The Eliot Church of Newton

474 Centre Street     Newton, MA  02458

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The Chancel Choir

Is a non-auditioned ensemble of singers from teens to adults who provide choral music for weekly Sunday services as well as special services from September to early June.  This choir sings a wide range of repertoire from standard classical anthems to spirituals to hymn arrangements to plainchant.  The Chancel Choir is supported by three professional section leaders, and is directed by our Minister of Music,   Charles Raines.

 

Rehearsals

Are on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Chapel and Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

 

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Festival Choir

The Festival Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble of singers who are invited to join the Chancel Choir for special music services at Christmas and Easter.  Usually large standard choral works are chosen for these events.  The Festival Choir is supported by three professional section leaders and is directed by our Minister of Music, Charles Raines.

           

Rehearsals 

Are on Thursdays seasonally from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel.

 

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The Eliot Festival Choir Celebrates the Joy of Easter

March 23, 2008

 

If you are interested in joining either choir

Please contact our Minister of Music and Choirmaster Charles Raines at 617-244-3639 x203 or music@eliotchurch.org

 

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