MUSIC MINISTRY
Music is a big part of who we are at Central. We love taking the opportunity to express our faith through music, and we have many opportunities to get involved in music at Central.
CHANCEL CHOIR
The Central Christian Church Chancel Choir is an integral part of worship that prepares a wide variety of service music. The choir offers fellowship in a spiritual setting with traditional worship and music and often invites guest artists like the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra. Please contact our office for more information.
The Chancel Choir provides service music at our 10:30 worship all year. This includes an Introit, prayer response, and an anthem. Music covers a wide variety of styles including classical, gospel, newly composed, and international. The choir is an accomplished group of singers who love to make music together and who care for each other. The rehearsals are Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30.
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY CHORAL INTERNS
Every year, a rotating ensemble of six (6) Millikin University choral students help lead our chancel
choir. This program has been in place at Central for over 7 years and is a benefit to both Central and the Millikin student involved. For the
students, it is a true internship program that allows the students to practice skills that will help meet long-term goals. For the congregation, it is an chance to experience intergenerational relationships as well as provide even
more exceptional music on a regular basis.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH PRAISE TEAM
A dynamic praise band leads worship and singing at the 9:15 contemporary service. It is a true ensemble, comprised of singers, keyboardists, guitar players and percussionists. Every week, the set list for the upcoming Sunday’s
service is made available to the congregation. CLICK HERE to hear the kinds of music the band plays. The group is always willing to help nurture the musical gifts in others and if you are interested in helping provide contemporary worship, we will be happy to put you touch with our two praise band leaders.
JOHN AND MARGARET DILLER MEMORIAL ORGAN
The John and Margaret Diller memorial organ was built and
installed by Casavant Freres Limitee of Ste. Hyacinthe, Quebec in 1954-1955 for
the new sanctuary at Central. The organ included 2,500 individual pipes in
thirty-eight ranks. In 2001, Robert Dial of Springfield, IL built a new
moveable console incorporating English keyboards and a solid state control
system. Additions to the organ with new pipes and digital stops increased the
scope of color available to the organist. Today it is one of the most revered
organs in the Central Illinois region.
CONCERT SERIES
Through the generosity of our faithful patrons, Central Christian Church has been able to bring a series of talented artists to Decatur to share their music. Central Christian sponsors 3-4 artists per year, as well as hosting various other musical events with local talent. Central is also blessed to partner with Millikin University and host a few of their concerts each year. CLICK HERE to see the current year's concert schedule.
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