The Maryville College Concert Choir and Off Kilter will join voices for “A Scots American Musical Journey" scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, April 30 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville.

During the April 30th event, the fifty voice Concert Choir, under the direction of Stacey Wilner and assistant Jennifer Olander, will perform musical selections it is preparing for an upcoming Concert Tour to Scotland. “A Scotland Medley,” arranged by Dr. James Laster, an alumnus of the College and professor emeritus of Shenandoah Conservatory, will be a centerpiece of the choir’s performances while on tour.

Laster is an acclaimed composer and considered an authority on choral music for women’s voices. His recent composition for the Concert Choir includes traditional Scottish folksongs such as “Comin’ Through the Rye,” “Charlie is My Darling,” “Scotland the Brave” and “Auld Lang Syne.”

In addition to Scottish Music, the Concert Choir will be performing sacred music selections such as "Ubi Caritas" by Durufle and several American music selections such as "At the River" by Aaron Copland and the spiritual "Ain't Got Time to Die" by Hall Joh son.

The small vocal ensemble Off Kilter will do a little storytelling for each of its selections, which will include David Overton’s arrangement of “Loch Lomond”, "Scarborough Fair" by Adrianno Secco and several popular American classics, including a King Singer’s arrangement of Randy Newman’s “Short People.”

For more information, go to www.montevistamusicministry.com

Sanctuary Choir

This group, led by Tim Purvis is a worship leadership group that is open to all who want to sing. The sanctuary choir sings classical, traditional, Southern Gospel and contemporary music. We meet at 6:40 PM on Wednesday nights.

This mixed vocal ensemble prepares and presents contemporary music for our worship. Because we are an ensemble, there is a set number of singers. We do fill spots from time to time.

Youth Praise Team

This fantastic group of teenage singers love music and love the Lord. They recently took a choir tour to Ohio (Summer 2007) and are preparing for a tour in conjunction with the church's mission trip to Perry County Alabama. All youth, 7th - 12th grades who love to sing are encouraged to come see what we do..

Children's Choirs Christmas Rehearsal Schedule

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Choir

This choir led by Jill Purvis and Linda Blackstock meets on Sunday Nights at 6 pm. In addition to singing, this group plays hand chimes, Orff and rhythm instruments. This group will lead in worship once or twice each quarter, Christmas and Easter.

1st - 3rd Grade Choir

Meeting at 6 PM on Sundays, this choir led by Jennie Parr and Tim Purvis, sings, plays instruments such as Boomwackers. This group will sing in worship once or twice a quarter as well as Christmas and Easter.

4 and 5 Year Old Choir

This music experience choir is led by Marge Cardin and Belinda Purkey. These children learn the difference between long and short tones, high and low pitches, soft and loud sounds, fast and slow tempos. There are various activities these young ones will learn music concepts through. While this is an experiential and not a performance choir, they may present a couple of pieces at Christmas. Meets Sunday evenings at 6 PM.

3 Year Old Choir