Music & Arts
Our church family at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian in Cary, NC has an active music ministry with offerings for singers, ringers and instrumentalists interested in participating in our many worship services.
Consider joining our caring community of musicians!
Music Ministry at 'The Kirk'
We praise God in many ways using our unique God-given talents in music.
Our children’s music ministry is structured to teach musical skills, strengthen faith, and enable the whole person to be spiritually as well as musically nurtured. We have developed a variety of groups to meet the interest and skill levels of our diverse congregation.
Our goals are threefold:
• to make a vital contribution to the life of the Kirk
• to lift up our worship experiences
• to enable our participants to praise our Lord with their personal best.
The “Arts” refer to liturgical dance and dramatic skits that are done occasionally.
There is free, certified childcare available for all adult music ministry rehearsals. Please join us!
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Find a Musical Group
Groups are listed by type and linked to jump to the rehearsal day below with more information and specific contacts.
Children
- Genesis Tone Chimes Choir – Grades 2 & Up
- Praise Ringers Handbell Choir – Children & Youth
- Peace & Hallelujah Choirs – Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Youth
- Hope Ringers Auditioned Handbell Choir
- Dolce Voce Choir Grades 6-12
- Praise Ringers Handbell Choir – Children & Youth
- Agape Ringers Handbell Choir – Advanced Players Adults and Teens
- Chancel Choir – Adults and High School Choral Choir
Adult
- Grace Ringers Handbell Choir – Beginning and Intermediate Skill Level
- Tone Chimes Choir – Adults over Age 50
- Agape Ringers Handbell Choir – Advanced Players
- Chancel Choir – Adults and High School Choral Choir
- Psalm 150 Vocal & Instrumental Ensemble – Adults and College Students
- Beginning Mountain Dulcimer Jam – The Kirk and Community Adults
- Hammered Dulcimer Slow Jam – The Kirk and Community Adults
Music Groups by Day of the Week
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Sunday Groups
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Hope Ringers
What / Who:
This is a youth bell choir which ringers audition to join.
Location:
Sanctuary
Time:
Sundays
4:00-5:00 pm
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Dolce Voce
What / Who:
This is the youth choir. All youth grades 6-12 are welcome.
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
Sundays
5:00-5:30 pm
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Grace Ringers
What / Who:
The Grace Ringers is an entry level handbell ensemble designed for beginning and intermediate level adults.
If you are interested in learning the skills leading to musical competence on handbells, this is the place for you!
Rehearsals are designed for non-readers and participants with limited musical experience. Contact director Barbara Moore for more information.
Location:
Sanctuary
Time:
Sundays
6:15-7:15 pm
Contact:
Barbara Moore
dmoore24@nc.rr.com
Kirk Hammered Dulcimer Slow Jam
What:
This jam emphasizes playing slow tunes S-L-O-W-L-Y, so that all attendees can learn and share their what they have learned.
Who:
New and experienced players welcome. Just bring your hammered dulcimer and favorite hammers (and tuner if you have one).
Location:
Choir Room
Rotates between different locations:
- Cary (Kirk of Kildaire)
- Raleigh (St. Giles Presbyterian Church)
- Western Triangle Location (TBA)
Time:
Every 3 months on the 2nd Sunday
2:00-4:00 pm
Contacts:
Mark Rose
caryrose10s@gmail.com
919-413-5568
Wendy Segreti
segretiw@bellsouth.net
929-427-8889
Janet McGettrick
jmcgettrick106@gmail.com
919-469-0924
Monday Group
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Kirk Tones
Tone Chimes Choir
What:
The Kirk Tones is an adult chime choir.
Following a brief rehearsal, the group travels to a local retirement center to present a brief program of sacred and secular music by ringing their chimes and singing.
Absolutely no prior music or ringing skills are needed! They play by colors and circled words.
Usually they conclude with lunch at a local restaurant for fellowship.
Who:
Adults age 50 and over with little or no music experience
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
3rd Monday of each month
9:30 am
Contact:
JoAnn McMenamin
Coordinator
jmcmenamin@nc.rr.com
Tuesday Group
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Kirk Beginning Mountain Dulcimer Jam
What:
Players meet monthly to review basics of playing, strumming, and fingering techniques. We play easy tunes.
No prior playing necessary, just bring your mountain dulcimer and pick (and tuner if you have one).
Who:
Open to Kirk and wider community of beginning dulcimer players.
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
3rd Tuesday of each month
4:00-5:30 pm
Contact:
Mark Rose
caryrose10s@gmail.com
919-413-5568
Wednesday Groups
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Genesis Tone-Chimes (Children)
What:
Chime tone ringers
Who:
Children in 2nd grade and older
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
5:00 – 5:45 pm
Contact:
Claire Johns
claire.a.johns@gmail.com
Praise Ringers
What / Who:
Children and youth handbell ringers
Location:
Santuary
Time:
Wednesdays
5:00-5:45 pm
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Peace & Hallelujah Choirs
What / Who:
Children Kindergarten-5th Grades join for choir practice
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
Wednesdays
5:45-6:30 pm
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Agape Ringers Handbell Choir
What:
Agape Ringers is an advanced handbell choir for experienced players. They play worship literature at an advanced level throughout the liturgical year.
Who:
Adults
Inquire as to available positions by contacting the director.
Location:
Santuary
Time:
Wednesdays
6:15-7:15 pm
Childcare:
Childcare is available upon request for rehearsals
Contact:
Mandy Ritter
Director of Agape Ringers
ahritter697@gmail.com
Chancel Choir
What:
The Chancel Choir rehearses appropriate choral selections, in a variety of musical genres.
The Chancel Choir is directed by Larry Abernathy.
Who:
Adult and high school singers. This choir is open to any interested teens and adults who love to sing. Music reading skills are helpful, but not crucial for participation. Newcomers are always welcomed.
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
Wednesdays
7:30-9:00 pm
Sundays
11:00 am service weekly
September through June
Childcare:
Available for rehearsals upon request.
Contact:
Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
919-467-4944
Thursday Groups
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Psalm 150
What:
Psalm 150 is an acoustic vocal & instrumental ensemble that sings and plays worship songs in contemporary, Taize and contemplative styles on the first Sunday each month at the early service.
Who:
Adults, Young Adults and College Students
Singers, guitarists and other acoustic instrumentalists, both teens and adults, are encouraged to participate
Location:
Choir Room
Time:
Thursdays, when scheduled
5:00 – 5:45 pm
First Sunday each month
8:45 am service
Contact:
Paul Hamilton
Director of Psalm 150
hamiltn5@mindspring.com