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Music at Rivera United Church of Christ
Psalms 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness and come before God’s
presence with singing!
Music is a gift from God, and each of us offers our music to God in thanksgiving and praise. Music speaks to the soul and
uplifts the spirit. It deepens our worship experience and helps us express ours thanks, joy and praise.
Psalms 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness and come before God’s
presence with singing!
Music is a gift from God, and each of us offers our music to God in thanksgiving and praise. Music speaks to the soul and
uplifts the spirit. It deepens our worship experience and helps us express ours thanks, joy and praise.
Praise Band - The Sunday News
The praise band provides music for the contemporary
service 52 weeks per year. Our excellent Praise Band
members are:
Chris Rakauskas on piano, Rick Rakauskas on
drums, John Schilling and Duan Toops on guitar, as
well as three vocalists; Lisa Leslie, George "Butch"
Litteral, and Linda Canham. These musicians add
joyful life and energy into the contemporary Christian
music at the Contemporary worship services at 11 AM
on Sundays.
Additional musicians, vocalists, instrumentalists and
ensemble groups are always needed and welcome to
provide music for our worship services and during the
summer while the Chancel choir is on break.
The praise band provides music for the contemporary
service 52 weeks per year. Our excellent Praise Band
members are:
Chris Rakauskas on piano, Rick Rakauskas on
drums, John Schilling and Duan Toops on guitar, as
well as three vocalists; Lisa Leslie, George "Butch"
Litteral, and Linda Canham. These musicians add
joyful life and energy into the contemporary Christian
music at the Contemporary worship services at 11 AM
on Sundays.
Additional musicians, vocalists, instrumentalists and
ensemble groups are always needed and welcome to
provide music for our worship services and during the
summer while the Chancel choir is on break.
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Chancel Choir
The chancel choir welcomes all adult voices singing soprano, alto,
tenor or bass, and is under the leadership of our beloved music
director, Chris Rakauskas. The choir sings a variety of music and
provides an anthem during the traditional service each Sunday
from September through May. Anyone interested in joining is
invited to attend. No experience is necessary. The only
requirements are a love of singing and a willingness to commit the
necessary time. Practice is held Wednesday evenings from 7:00
PM to approximately 8:30 PM. The choir meets at 8:30 AM on
Sunday mornings for a warm-up rehearsal prior to the 9:00 AM
service in which they serve. Special choral offerings may be
performed during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and other
special services throughout the year. In preparation for larger
choral works, the Chancel Choir may invite extra singers to form
the Cantata Choir to perform a special Sunday worship cantata
often including orchestral accompaniment.
The chancel choir welcomes all adult voices singing soprano, alto,
tenor or bass, and is under the leadership of our beloved music
director, Chris Rakauskas. The choir sings a variety of music and
provides an anthem during the traditional service each Sunday
from September through May. Anyone interested in joining is
invited to attend. No experience is necessary. The only
requirements are a love of singing and a willingness to commit the
necessary time. Practice is held Wednesday evenings from 7:00
PM to approximately 8:30 PM. The choir meets at 8:30 AM on
Sunday mornings for a warm-up rehearsal prior to the 9:00 AM
service in which they serve. Special choral offerings may be
performed during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and other
special services throughout the year. In preparation for larger
choral works, the Chancel Choir may invite extra singers to form
the Cantata Choir to perform a special Sunday worship cantata
often including orchestral accompaniment.
SUNDAY NEWS CD:
The Praise Band has written
and professionally recorded
8 original songs that have
been used during worship
at Riviera UCC.
Click on the image below to
order your CD for only $10.
All proceeds benefit RUCC's
annual deficit reduction.
The Praise Band has written
and professionally recorded
8 original songs that have
been used during worship
at Riviera UCC.
Click on the image below to
order your CD for only $10.
All proceeds benefit RUCC's
annual deficit reduction.
Breathe Your Peace on Me
Lyrics by Scott Elliott; Music by Rick Rakauskas; Arrangement by Chris Rakauskas;
Recorded at Riviera UCC in Palm Bay, Florida
On Sunday, January 29, 2012
Lyrics by Scott Elliott; Music by Rick Rakauskas; Arrangement by Chris Rakauskas;
Recorded at Riviera UCC in Palm Bay, Florida
On Sunday, January 29, 2012
