Spirit is a dedicated and hardworking 54-voice 3-part (SAT) ensemble of singers of varied experience who are particularly interested in more popular styles of ensemble singing – particularly gospel. No audition is required, though spaces are only available on a first-come-first-served basis within each section. Appearances in Sunday morning worship services are about once per month and there are a few additional special services and performances throughout the year.
Director: DeReau Farrar
Accompanist:
REHEARSALS:
Every Wednesday, 7:45pm-9:15pm
Rehearsals begin August 30, 2023.

CURRENT VACANCIES:
Soprano: 9
Alto: 7
Tenor: 7

TENTATIVE SINGING SCHEDULE:

Dates with asterisks indicate times outside of a typical Sunday morning.
In addition to the dates listed below, each member of our choirs is expected to attend a weekend-long retreat at Camp Magruder, October 6-8, 2023.
Spirit
Date
9/17/2023 Sunday Morning
10/22/2023 Sunday Morning
11/12/2023 Celebration Sunday
11/19/2023 Sunday Morning
12/17/2023 Sunday Morning
1/7/2024 Sunday Morning
2/4/2024 Sunday Morning
3/10/2024 Sunday Morning
3/31/2024 Easter Sunday
4/7/2024 Sunday Morning
5/19/2024 Music and Worship

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS
:
Any singer who misses the rehearsal immediately preceding a service or concert will not sing in the singer or concert itself. No singer should plan to miss more than three (3) services/concerts throughout the year. Singers who are sick or who have been exposed to contagious illness should stay home. This will not count against your three (3) planned absences. If any singer needs to miss more than the allotted three (3) services/concerts, or more than half the scheduled services and/or concerts in the year due to illness, they will be asked to take a leave of absence for the remainder of the year and will be invited to return the following year if there is a vacant seat in their section. Anyone in auditioned choirs gone for three or more (3+) seasons will be asked to re-audition. The first rehearsal is mandatory for all singers planning to participate in choir throughout the year, so please make your late summer plans accordingly.
If you’re interested in joining Spirit or its Waiting List, please contact DeReau Farrar