Music at Port Perry United Church
Music plays an important part in our faith life at Port Perry.
Senior Choir
Week after week, Port Perry’s “one-of-a-kind” choir provides inspirational musical leadership in our worship services. Directed by Joan Bretney, our SATB (four-part) choir of over 30 members sings traditional as well as contemporary pieces. Currently Joan Bretney is on medical leave, and Karen Durward is serving as interim organist. Talented members of the choir are taking turns directing. A Sunday afternoon in December finds the church full, as the community gathers to enjoy Choralfest; a performance of spiritual and secular Christmas music. Each year the choir hosts the Grand Event; a feast of excellent choral music both spiritual and secular. Choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!!!!
Junior Choir
Our junior choir (grades 1 to 6) participates regularly in worship. Rehearsals take place in the lounge after Sunday morning worship under the direction of Julie Renwick and accompanist Leanne Kerr.
Girls’ Choir
Our girls’ choir (grades 7 to 12) participates regularly in worship. Rehearsals take place in the Choir room after Sunday morning worship, under the direction of our organist Joan Bretney. (Girls' Choir is on hold for the moment)
Church Concert Band
Port Perry United Church has a multi-generational church concert band that participates in worship at least twice a year. Teens grade 8 and up are welcome to participate. The church concert band is directed by retired high school music teacher Charles White.
For more information on our music program, please contact the church office.
Senior Choir
Week after week, Port Perry’s “one-of-a-kind” choir provides inspirational musical leadership in our worship services. Directed by Joan Bretney, our SATB (four-part) choir of over 30 members sings traditional as well as contemporary pieces. Currently Joan Bretney is on medical leave, and Karen Durward is serving as interim organist. Talented members of the choir are taking turns directing. A Sunday afternoon in December finds the church full, as the community gathers to enjoy Choralfest; a performance of spiritual and secular Christmas music. Each year the choir hosts the Grand Event; a feast of excellent choral music both spiritual and secular. Choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!!!!
Junior Choir
Our junior choir (grades 1 to 6) participates regularly in worship. Rehearsals take place in the lounge after Sunday morning worship under the direction of Julie Renwick and accompanist Leanne Kerr.
Girls’ Choir
Our girls’ choir (grades 7 to 12) participates regularly in worship. Rehearsals take place in the Choir room after Sunday morning worship, under the direction of our organist Joan Bretney. (Girls' Choir is on hold for the moment)
Church Concert Band
Port Perry United Church has a multi-generational church concert band that participates in worship at least twice a year. Teens grade 8 and up are welcome to participate. The church concert band is directed by retired high school music teacher Charles White.
For more information on our music program, please contact the church office.
