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The Temple Choir is directed by William Fred Scott, our Interim Music Director. Fred replaces Jerry Scheinfeldt, who has retired. We all wish Jerry the very best and thank him for his many years of service to OP’s music program!
The choir usually rehearses each Saturday at 5:30 PM and Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in the Temple. (No rehearsal Saturday, August 2 due to Illumination Night activities.) The first choir rehearsal, on June 21, will start at 5:30 PM.
All visiting choir members are welcome to attend, even if you will only be in Ocean Park for one or two Sundays.
If you plan to sing on Sunday, please attend the rehearsal on Saturday or contact the choir director at oceanparkwfs@gmail.com.
The Temple Choir will also rehearse on the following dates in preparation for the Temple Choir Concert on August 17.
Mon, 8/11, 5:00 PM (Temple)
Tues, 8/12, 5:00 PM (Temple)
Wed, 8/13, 5:00 PM (Temple)
Thurs, 8/14, 5:00 PM (Porter Hall)
Fri, 8/15, 5:00 PM (Porter Hall)
Sat, 8/16, 2:00 PM (Temple)
Sun, 8/17, 5:30 PM (Temple)
The schedule, times and locations of the rehearsals are subject to change.
The Temple Bell Choir, directed by Audrey Cabral, plays every other Sunday beginning the week of June 29 (July 13, 27, August 10 and 24) and rehearses those Sunday mornings from 8-9 AM in the Temple. The bell choir plays level 2+ and 3 music; music will be scanned to you before that Sunday morning. There is a core of ringers who play those Sundays, as well as ringers from an active substitute list.
If you have experience ringing and would like to ring, please reach out to Audrey at: ajcabral77@gmail.com.
The Temple Brass is directed by Dan Evans. The Temple Brass plays every Sunday and rehearses for the Sunday service at 9:05 AM Sunday morning in Porter Hall.
The Brass performs at a Wednesday Evening at Jordan program on August 13 in Jordan Hall. All brass players are welcome.
Rehearsals are held at the Temple, as follows, subject to change. Call Dan Evans at 508-982-7992 for more information.
Fri, 7/18, 5:30 PM
Sun, 7/20, 12:30 PM
Sun, 7/27, 12:30 PM
Sun, 8/3, 12:30 PM
Sun, 8/10, 12:30 PM
The Ocean Park Band, also directed by Audrey Cabral, plays in the Fourth of July Independence Day Parade and concert and the Illumination Night Concert on Saturday, August 2. Instrumentalists at all playing levels are encouraged to come, play and have fun!
Rehearsals are as follows:
– Thurs. 7/3, 7:00 PM at Porter Hall for the Independence Day concert
– Fri. 7/4, 8:45 PM at Porter Hall for the Independence Day concert
– Sat. 8/2, 4:00 PM in the Rec Hall for the Illumination Night concert at 6:30 PM at the Bandstand
The uniform for both performances is the OP Band shirt and tan, navy blue or white pants, shorts or skirts. If you do not have a band shirt, they will be available for purchase on 7/3, 7/4 or 8/2.
For more information, please reach out to Audrey at ajcabral77@gmail.com.