Category: Music

The Gala Benefit Concert and reception for the Mary Bradley Clarke Fund which supports guest instrumentalists in our services will be held at 7:00pm on Saturday, May 6th.

Please welcome Sydney Anderson as our new Director of Children’s Music and Drama! Sydney begins Tuesday, September 7 and will team with Mrs. Jody. She studied Musical Theater at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, received a Bachelor’s degree in K-12 Music Education at The Hartt School in Hartford, and the Master’s degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Houston. Sydney is additionally certified in Preschool and Early Childhood Music programs including First Steps in Music and Kindermusik, and has taught Elementary Music in public schools and daycares in Connecticut, New York, and Texas. Sydney has also served as Children’s Music Director in churches throughout Texas and Connecticut, where small children’s choirs blossomed to large programs under her leadership. Sydney is a renowned soprano and returns from the summer after singing the lead role with an opera company in San Diego. She is a dedicated pedagogue and enjoys teaching beginner piano and flute, and of course voice lessons to all ages. Welcome Sydney!

Children’s Music This Year

We have a robust program schedule for Children’s Music and Drama planned for this coming season. We look forward to all the children joining us as we sing together.

To register, email Sydney Anderson at sydney@godsacre.org, fill out a form online, click here, or grab a paper form from Smith Hall! All choirs will follow the New Canaan Public School guidelines to ensure that children will stay safe and healthy.

Grace Notes – Ages 2 – 4 with Parent.  Mondays, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Grace Notes meet Mondays from 4:00 – 4:30pm with Mrs. Jody and learn about our church through songs and rhythmic movements. Grace Notes learn that the church is a safe place for families and friends as young children start to bond with others. We sing in the worship services occasionally and participate in the annual children’s musical.

Cherubs – Age 4 – Kindergarten. Mondays, 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Cherubs meet Mondays from 4:30 – 5:00pm with Mrs. Jody. We continue to develop musical skills for the voice and are introduced to percussion instruments through rhythm. Cherubs sing in the worship services occasionally and participate in the annual children’s musical.

Spirit Singers – Grades 1 – 4. Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Spirit Singers meet Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:00pm. Spirit Singers continue with good vocal and rhythmic skills with Christian emphasis. Spirit Singers sing an opening hymn the first Sunday of the month during the program year as well as sing anthems throughout the program year.  They participate in the Mary Bradley Clarke Benefit Concert and present a musical each year. Spirit Singers enjoy outreach by singing twice a year at The New Canaan Inn.

Joyful Noise/Junior Worship Team – Grades 5 – 8. Wednesdays, 5:00pm –6:00pm
Joyful Noise is the most advanced young people’s choir, which meet Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:00pm. Joyful Noise sings regularly and leads in service anthems with the Chancel Choir or Spirit Singers as well as solos and small ensembles. The Christian emphasis continues with strong musical skills from vocal production, musical reading, rhythm advancement, and instrumental knowledge. Joyful Noise sings twice a year at The New Canaan Inn, participates in the Mary Bradley Clarke Benefit Concert, and has significant leadership roles in the musical.