Music Ministries
 
ADULT AND YOUTH CHOIRS
 
Chancel Choir. The adult choir of the church sings for the 11 AM worship service all but the first Sunday of the month, when it is divided in half (Benson Singers; Wesley Singers) to sing for both services when communion is offered. The choir rehearses in the sanctuary every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9 PM. During the summer, choir members do not rehearse for a number of Thursdays but still participate during Sunday services. No audition is required; choir members hopefully will be able to regularly attend rehearsals and Sunday services. This choir performs SATB sacred music written by standard church and art music composers.
Wesley Singers. Adults and Youth who would like to sing in a choir but often do not have the time to devote to longer rehearsals and singing at services every Sunday are welcome to perform with this choir. This group alternates between singing for one 8:45 AM service once a month and for one 11 AM service the next month. Some Chancel Choir members also are members of this group. Wesley Singers rehearse in the sanctuary every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 7:25 PM. Members of this choir do not rehearse for a number of Thursdays during the summer but still participate during Sunday services. This choir performs unison, two-part, and four-part sacred music written by standard church music composers.
Benson Singers. Members of the Chancel Choir comprise most of this group. As with the Wesley Singers, this group alternates between singing for an 8:45 AM service once a month and one 11 AM service the next. The Benson Singers rehearse in the sanctuary every Thursday evening from 8:35 to 9:00 PM. Members of this choir do not rehearse for a number of Thursdays during the summer but still participate during Sunday services. This choir performs SATB sacred music written by standard church and art music composers.
For more information on the above programs, contact the Adult Choir Director, Bob Petters at (919) 787-0789 or via e-mail, rpetters@nc.rr.com
 
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
 
Children’s Choirs meet Sunday evenings during the school year. The Cherub Choir (age 4-1st grade) meets from 4:30-5:00pm and the Carol Choir (2nd-5th grades) meets from 5:00-5:45pm in the choir room. The choir room is located beneath the main Sanctuary, next to the Youth Center (see Benson Campus Map). Come make a joyful noise with us! No musical ability is required, just a love for singing and a commitment to the program. Our Children’s Choir Director uses an endless variety of activities that entertain and teach kids about music.

For more information about Children’s Choirs, please contact the Director, Pat Anderson at panderson2@nc.rr.com
  
Children’s Chimes is designed for second through fifth graders and meets on Sundays during the school year, 4:30-5PM, in the Sanctuary. This group plays for worship several times throughout the year. Bring your children so they can learn how to ring. They will love it!

For more information regarding Children’s Chimes, please contact the Director, Jennifer Riggert at jriggert@nc.rr.com
  
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
 
Chancel Chimes. This group is open to those 6th grade through adult who are interested in playing hand chimes in an instrumental ensemble. Ability to read music is helpful, but not required. The group plays for worship services once a month. Chancel Chimes meets 3-4PM in the sanctuary on Sunday afternoons from September to early May.
Instrumental Ensemble. Benson's Instrumental Ensemble is open to string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players from teens through adults. Those who played in school are encouraged to dust off their instruments and rekindle their skills for God's glory. The group plays for worship services once a month. Rehearsals take place every other week on Monday evenings in the sanctuary from 5:30-6:30 from September through May.
For more information contact Jennifer Riggert - (919) 785-9079