Disciples musicians wanting to sing at the Assembly will have quite an experience awaiting them at the 2009 General Assembly!
The All-Assembly Choir will be featured during the Saturday evening worship and the Sunday afternoon closing concert. Nationally known recording artist Donald Lawrence will sing with the choir during the Sunday afternoon concert.
The "Core Choir" director will be John Ray from Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Pre-Assembly Rehearsals
Light of the World Christian Church
4646 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228
John Ray, choir director, 317-254-5922
- 10 a.m., Saturday, June 27, Light of the World
- 7 p.m., Monday, July 13, Light of the World
- 7 p.m., Monday, July 27, Light of the World (Bill Thomas, General Assembly Music Director will join this rehearsal)
Music
Those who wish to participate in the All-Assembly Choir are encouraged to download and practice the choral music before the Assembly. Music is provided as PDF documents.
Rehearsals During Assembly
Room 124; Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
- 2 p.m. To 5 p.m., Friday, July 31 (with Bill Thomas and John Ray)
- 2 p.m. To 5 p.m., Saturday, August 1 (with both directors and Donald Lawrence; sound check is part of this rehearsal)
Choir Appearances
Choirs will gather in room 124 of the Indiana Convention Center, 30 minutes before the events begin.
- Saturday night (call is 7:30 p.m.)
- Sunday afternoon (1:30 p.m. call)
Clothing
Singers are asked to wear solid-color, short-sleeved shirts, dark pants and dark shoes. Each choir should plan to wear a wide variety of colors, so the overall effect is multicolored.
Additional details, including a music list, are outlined in the following letter from the 2009 General Assembly Program Coordinator, Patricia Case:
Read the letter about the All-Assembly Choir. (PDF)