Each spring, the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) participates in a one-day local tour, singing at schools, retirement homes, and community centers. The singers learn about and build connections with the local community as well as share music with those who may not otherwise have an opportunity to hear MCCL.
On Friday, March 29, the Concert Choir and Chamber Choir, both consisting of students in grades six through 12, will sing at the Water Street Mission, Calvary Homes, and Faith Mennonite High School.
On Friday, April 5, the Carol Choir, consisting of children in grades two through five, will share music at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, Hinkletown Mennonite School, and Ten Thousand Villages. The choirs are directed by Sarah Wingard and Rosemary Blessing.
The repertoire of each choir within MCCL reflects the musical diversity of the church around the world and through time.
In addition to the choirs that will go on local tour days, MCCL offers a Men's Ensemble directed by Jonathan Shoff; Prelude Music, for children in kindergarten through grade one, led by Shoff, interim director; and Choristers, for children in grades two through seven, directed by Kit Baker.
The mission of MCCL is training children and youths to glorify Jesus Christ through excellent choral singing. The choirs and the Prelude Music and Choristers programs are open to children from all church backgrounds and are sponsored by Lancaster Mennonite School as a service to the community.
Leave a Review