Music Ministry

Choir Rehearsals

God has blessed all of us with so much. Perhaps you have been blessed with a musical talent or interest. What better way is there to show your gratitude to God than by becoming part of the musical leadership at Desert Palms?

If you are interested in participating in the music at Desert Palms, please speak to our Director of Music Ministries, Wendy Fentiman. Her phone number is 623-640-6450, and her email address is: notesbyWendy@aol.com. 


Please see rehearsal schedule below and speak to Wendy if you are interested in other music opportunities at Desert Palms.


Chancel Choir – Thursday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. (sanctuary)

Choral Ensemble – Tuesday, September 27, 4:30 p.m. (chapel)

Handbell Choir – Wednesday, September 28, 1:30 p.m. (music room)


Music Ministry Leaders

Music Groups at Desert Palms

Vocal

Groups

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir has approximately 70 singers, rehearses on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, and sings at almost every Sunday service from September through May in addition to special services. Their accompanist is Joyce Rader. They sing sacred music in varied musical styles and use a variety of instruments to enhance the choral arrangements.

Choral Ensemble

The Desert Palms Choral Ensemble is an auditioned group, consisting of 28 singers. They rehearse on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel. They sing at independent-living and assisted-living residences, programs for area churches and community organizations, at occasional worship services, special programs, new member sessions, and social gatherings at Desert Palms. Joyce Rader is their accompanist.


Faith Journey

Faith Journey is our women’s small ensemble of six singers. Joyce Rader is their accompanist.

They rehearse on an as-needed basis and sing for church services and special programs at Desert Palms and also at assisted and independent living residences, other churches, and community events. They sing sacred and secular music.


Voices in Praise

Voices in Praise is our men’s small ensemble. Joyce Rader is their accompanist. They rehearse on Tuesdays at 3:30 in the Chapel and sing for worship services and special programs at Desert Palms and also at assisted and independent living residences, other churches, and community events. They sing sacred and secular music.


JABOA

JABOA is a women’s choir of about 20 singers. JABOA stands for Just A Bunch Of Altos. They sing occasionally for worship services and special events in the church. They rehearse on an as-needed basis. Janet Neese is their accompanist. They sing mostly sacred music.


Together

Together is Faith Journey and Voices In Praise combined. They rehearse on an as-needed basis and sing for church services and special programs at Desert Palms and also at assisted and independent living residences, other churches, and community events. Joyce Rader is their accompanist. They sing sacred and secular music.


Instrumental Groups

Handbell Choir

The Desert Palms Handbell Choir has 12 members, rehearses on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Music Room, and plays for worship services approximately once per month and for special concerts at Desert Palms. They play mainly sacred music, but also some secular concert pieces.


Piano Quartet

The Desert Palms Piano Quartet plays eight hands on four pianos! They rehearse on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. They play for church services and special programs and concerts at Desert Palms. They play both sacred and secular music.


Handbell Ensemble

The Desert Palms Handbell Ensemble has 6 members, rehearses on an as-needed basis, and plays for worship services and other church events. Joyce Rader is their accompanist.

Handbell Quartet

The Desert Palms Handbell Ensemble has 4 members. They rehearse on an as-needed basis and play for worship services, other church events, and community events. Joyce Rader is their accompanist.

Gloryland Band

The Gloryland Band was formed in September of 2020. Currently, they are rehearsing on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. The group includes soprano ukuleles, baritone ukuleles, banjo ukulele, autoharps, violin, acoustic bass, and piano. Joyce Rader is the accompanist.

Share by: