The Music Programs at the Setauket Presbyterian Church carry a long standing tradition of fun, fellowship, and spiritual enrichment. The choirs are an inspirational way of expressing our thanks and praise to God.
Everyone is invited to experience and explore their faith musically.
For information on how you can get involved in our music program: call Robert E. Price at 941-4271.
Music is an important part of life. It can be inspiring, moving, or uplifting. Here at SPC, music is equally important in worship as a complement to scripture readings, sermons, and prayers. Henry Giles says, "A song will outlive all sermons in the memory".
A new church year is beginning and the Senior Choir and the Bell Choir invite you to experience the joy and camaraderie of "making music". If you love to sing, then join the Senior Choir on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. If you can keep a beat and can count, then you may want to try your hand in the Handbell Choir on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High Room. Both choirs are open to junior and senior high youth and adults alike.
We are not looking for expert musicians, although that would be great, and we are not looking for perfection. As Johann Sebastian Bach once said, "The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
Senior Choir
- Membership: Teens to Retirees
- Rehearsals: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
The Senior Choir rehearses Thursday evenings and sings at Sunday 9:30AM services as well as other special occasions. The choir, under the guidance of Music Director Emeritus Mark Orton, became a versatile vocal ensemble that is capable of singing anything from Renaissance masterpieces to the latest Contemporary Christian anthem. New members are encouraged to join.
Youth Choir
- Membership: 4 years to 10 years,
- Rehearsals: Sundays at 11:00 AM
The Youth Choir is open to all children who love music. It rehearses Sundays mornings in the preschool room and sings periodically at church services and other special events from September to June. The children who participate learn the value and feel the joy of traditional and contemporary church music.
Junior Choir
- Membership: Teens, Older Youth (10 and up) and Younger Adults
- Rehearsals: Thursdays at 6:00 PM
The Junior Choir is for older children and younger adults who like to sing contemporary and traditional church music. This is a new choir, so everyone is a new member!
Bell Choir
- Membership: Teens to Retirees
- Rehearsals: Mondays at 7:45 PM
This fun-loving, hard-working handbell choir meets regularly on Monday evenings. It enhances the Sunday morning services periodically, and is occasionally asked to provide music for community events. If you know how to count, you too can join this companionable group.
Music Director & Church Organist: Mr. Robert E. Price
Robert came to the Setauket Presbyterian Church in 2003 as the Church Organist. In June 2005, he became the Music Director. Born and raised on Long Island, Robert has been involved in performing religious music most of his life. Prior to coming to Setauket, he was the organist and music director in two Episcopal churches in Nassau County. He divides his time between his church responsibilities, giving private music instruction, accompanying singers and instrumentalists and freelancing as a professional bassoonist.
Robert has a Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and an Master of Music from the Mannes College of Music.
Music Director Emeritus: Mr. Mark Orton
Mark became Director of Music at Setauket Presbyterian Church in 1968. For 37 years he directed the Music Program at the Church. He retired in 2005 and has been given the honorary title of Music Director Emeritus. Mark continues to contribute to the music program at the Church.
Mark has a BA in Music History and Theory from Colorado College and a MS in Choral Conducting from Juilliard School of Music.
Please Note:
Rehearsal schedules are subject to change.