Music Ministry
Contact: Larry E. Schultz, Minister of Music
919.828.0897, ext. 219
lschultz@pullen.org
Music in the Church
a means of worship,
a source for spirituality,
a tool in education,
a catalyst for community,
an enjoyment for fellowship,
an avenue of ministry,
a connection with creation.
Music Ministry at Pullen
the delight of preschoolers at musical play,
the pure tones of a children's choir
and the maturing voices of youth,
the choral art of dedicated adults
and the orchestral gifts of youth and adults together,
the majestic and meditative sounds of the pipe organ,
the resonant vibration of handbells
and the distinctive timbres of instruments,
the proclamation of a psalm,
the poetry of a hymn,
the simplicity of a spiritual song,
the multi-generational harmony of the congregation at worship.
Music Ministry Groups
All are welcome to participate in Pullen's music ministry groups.
Childcare is available upon request for all music ministry group rehearsals and events through reservations Libby Stephens, Minister to Children and Families (828-0897 x212 lstephens@pullen.org)
Music ministry space at Pullen is on the first floor of the church building and includes a rehearsal hall (128-B), robing area (128-D), resource room (128-A), and the office of the Minister of Music (128-C).
The choirs and orchestra meet in the rehearsal hall and the Music Discovery group meets in room 122.
Music Discovery (4 Yrs. - First Grade)
Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30 PM, Room 122
Linda Garrett, Director; Sonja Noykos, Leader
Music Discovery Calendar
Participants in Pullen's Music Discovery group learn that music-making is an enjoyable and meaningful part of church life. With sensitivity to the needs of young children, a comfortable environment and age-appropriate activities emphasize positive musical experiences rather than "performance." Parents are always welcome to participate with their children.
Children's Choir (Grades 2-5)
Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45 PM, Rehearsal Hall
Larry E. Schultz, Director
Cindy Schultz, Ruth Pardue, Accompanists
Kathy Perkinson, Drew Foglia, Leaders
Children's Choir Calendar
Participants in Pullen's Children's Choir develop musical skills, learn about worship and church music, and offer music for services of worship and other events in the life of the church. Age-focused teaching provides the children effective opportunities for growth as choral singers and instrumentalists. An annual overnight music camp festival connects the choir with other children's choirs from North Carolina, and a spring presentation conculdes the choir year.
Youth Choir (Grades 6-12)
Sundays, 1:15-2:15 PM, Rehearsal Hall
Larry E. Schultz, Director
Ron Knight, Accompanist
Youth Choir Calendar
Participants in Pullen's Youth Choir experience growth as choral singers and worship leaders as they offer a variety of choral music for worship services and other events in the life of the church. This group also participates in the annual youth choir Festival by the Sea, a regional and ecumenical festival in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where youth choirs from several states have the opportunity to work with the nation's finest choral clinicians.
Pullen Orchestra (Youth & Adults)
Sundays, 8:45-9:45 AM, Rehearsal Hall
Larry E. Schultz, Director
Orchestra Calendar
Participants in the Pullen Orchestra are instrumentalists who have played wind, string, or percussion instruments for at least one year. In services of worship at Pullen, this group offers instrumental music and accompanies congregational hymns and choral anthems. The orchestra plays for Pullen's annual Sunday in the Park and for the local community with holiday music at Cameron Village's Holiday Open House.
Chancel Choir (Adults)
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, Rehearsal Hall
Larry E. Schultz, Director
Chancel Choir Calendar
Participants in the Pullen Chancel Choir offer worship leadership through the choral art. This choir sings a variety of anthems and other service music for Sunday worship and prepares choral services for various seasons of the church year. Retreats and fellowship opportunites provide avenues for personal growth and connection; and the annual adult choir Festival by the Sea in Charleston, South Carolina, provides the experience of working with some of the nation's finest choral clinicians.