The Carol Choir is open to children from the ages of Kindergarten through second grade. This choral group participates four to five times throughout the year in worship services at CCC and rehearses regularly during Sunday School. They focus on learning songs and hymns to praise God as well as deepen their faith through music. The group uses rhythm instruments regularly and learns basics of musical notation throughout the year. All are welcome to join this joyful group.

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The Chapel Choir is open to children in third through sixth grade. Both singers and instrumentalists are welcome. Chapel Choir singers typically are accompanied by students from the choir and church school. The Chapel Choir offers music in worship five to six times per school year during the main services of the church. This ensemble builds music reading and aural skills and prepares the children for the CCC Youth Ensemble that begins in seventh grade. Children in this ensemble are invited to attend the annual CCC Music Camp held at the church’s retreat house in West Virginia. The Chapel Choir rehearses weekly on Sunday mornings.

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The Youth Ensemble is open to students in grades seven through twelve. This ensemble offers music in worship at CCC four to five times a year and rehearses regularly on Sunday evenings from September through May. The Youth Ensemble begins their season each year with a retreat held at the church’s retreat house in West Virginia. Music reading skills are developed and repertoire includes sacred as well as secular pieces. Instrumentalists are also encouraged to join the Youth Ensemble and often participate in worship with the singers. Once or twice a year the Youth Ensemble joins the members of the adult Chancel Choir and offers music in worship.

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The CCC Orchestra plays several times throughout the year and rehearses on an "on-call" basis.  This intergenerational group of players of all skill levels is a wonderful opportunity to mentor young players and to learn from more skilled players.  Also, opportunities abound for solo instrumentalists to offer solo repertoire throughout the year in worship.

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The Chancel Choir is an ensemble composed of approximately forty-five volunteer singers. While there are no paid soloists in the chorus, many of the members are musically well trained and several make their livings as professional musicians. This group sings every Sunday in worship from September through mid-June as well as special services such as Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve. The Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 PM on Thursdays and again at 9:45 on Sunday mornings prior to worship.

Throughout the year the choir sings regularly with instrumentalists or chamber orchestra. Major works are offered for Christmas and Easter, and small choral ensembles occur year-round. The group also participates in four or five social events a season. If you are interested in joining the Chancel Choir, please contact the Director of Music Nae Pearson.

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Sam has been a member of CCC since 1993. It was the music program that drew her to this church. Sam grew up just outside of Reading, PA, but moved to the DC metro area in 1977 and has lived here ever since. She started her musical career with accordion lessons when she was 4 years old, and after a few years begged her parents to acquire a piano. She played on that old upright that took up most of the living room all the way through high school, accompanying school choirs and participating in many student recitals. 

Although Sam majored in psychology in college, she continued playing for fun throughout her adult life. When she joined CCC, there were many opportunities for her to accompany the choir, which she has done with a great deal of enthusiasm. 

In 1998 she took on her first student, and currently has 22 students in her teaching studio. Music has and always will be a source of great enjoyment, challenge, and satisfaction to her and she is grateful for the opportunity to participate in CCC's wonderful music program. 

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