Worship through Music & the Arts
Music Ministry Staff
Dr. Kay Paulsen Interim Director of Music & Compassion Ministries
paulsenk@dewittchurch.org
445-0331 ext 160
Dennis Triggs Church Organist
ddtriggs@twcny.rr.com
446-8645
Carolyn Weber Director of the Chancel Choir
weberc@dewittchurch.org
445-0331
Amanda Tafel Director of Adult & Intermediate Bells
445-0331
Adult Music Ensembles
Chancel Choir
Director: Carolyn Weber
Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:15 – 8:30PM
Performance: Sunday Services
An integral part of the worship service at DeWitt Community Church, the Chancel Choir prepares traditional sacred music for the 9:00AM and 10:45AM services on Sunday morning. The choir rehearses on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30PM in the Sanctuary. Professional section leaders aid in learning parts and strengthening each section. Music- reading skill is a plus, but not required for participation. If you love to sing, come join the Chancel Choir musical family.
Adult Bell Choir
Director: Amanda Tafel (until Dottie Clark is able to return)
Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00PM
Performance: 3-4 times during the regular church year
The Adult Bell Choir is comprised of adults and teens with music-reading skill who prepare traditional bell music to enhance worship during Sunday services on special occasions. Rehearsals are held once a week during the regular church year, on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00PM in the Sanctuary. Because everyone in the ensemble has an assigned part in the music being rehearsed, weekly participation is important by all members.
Children & Youth Music Ensembles
Joyful Noise Bells & Choir
Director: Dr. Kay Paulsen (until Dottie Clark is able to return)
Rehearsal: Sundays 9:15 – 9:50AM
Performance: 4 times during the regular church year.
Children ages 3 through 6 are encouraged to participate in Joyful Noise Bells & Choir. Children play musical games, learn songs and develop beginning music-reading skills. The choir performs in Sunday services 4 times during the regular church year, and participates in the Christmas musical.
Children’s Choir
Director: Dr. Kay Paulsen (until Dottie Clark is able to return)
Rehearsal: Sundays 10:00 – 10:40AM
Performance: Once a month in Sunday Services during the regular church year
Children ages 7 through 13 are encouraged to participate in Children’s Choir. This ensemble sings in unison and in parts, providing special music once a month for Sunday worships services. The Children’s Choir also prepares and performs the Christmas musical in December. Music-reading skill is not required for participation.
Beginning Chimes
Director: Dr. Kay Paulsen (until Dottie Clark is able to return)
Rehearsal: Sundays 11:00 – 11:40AM
Performance: 1 – 2 times during the regular church year
Children of all ages with no or little music-reading skill are welcome to join the Beginning Chimes ensemble. Participants learn to read music through games and activities as well as having fun playing the chimes. Weekly participation is important due to the accumulative nature of the information to be learned.
Intermediate Chime/Bell Choir
Director: Amanda Tafel
Rehearsal: Sundays 11:50AM – 12:30PM
Performance: 3 – 4 times during the regular church year
Children of all ages with music-reading skill are welcome to join the Intermediate Chime/Bell Choir. Participants prepare traditional bell music to enhance worship several times a year. While preparing music to perform, members of the Intermediate Chime/Bell Choir continue to improve their music-reading skill. Because everyone in the ensemble has an assigned part in the music being rehearsed, weekly participation is important by all members.
Drama Ministry
Adult Drama Troupe
See Kay Paulsen if you are interested in participating in Drama Ministry at DeWitt Community Church.
Sacred Dance
Sacred Dance Team
See Kay Paulsen if you are interested in participating in Sacred Dance Ministry at DeWitt Community Church.
DeWitt Community Church Welcomes our new
Chancel Choir Director!
Carolyn Weber
Carolyn Weber lives in DeWitt with her husband, David and three children – Katie, Chip and Libby. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Indiana University and a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Syracuse University. In addition to teaching private vocal lessons in her home, Carolyn was a vocal/general music teacher in the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District for ten years and for two years at Holy Cross School in DeWitt. Currently, she is a member of the voice faculty at Syracuse University. She has performed principal roles with the Syracuse Opera Company as well as Oswego Opera and solo works with the Syracuse Symphony Pops Chorus. Carolyn has also enjoyed playing lead musical theater roles with Salt City Playhouse, but is best known as an oratorio soloist, performing works by Bach, Faure, Handel, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Vivaldi with community choruses throughout the region.
