Music and Arts

Music and the Arts are integral to the spiritual and cultural life of Orinda Community Church. The dramatic sanctuary with its excellent acoustical and visual properties houses a good-sized 1959 Swain & Kates pipe organ and a Steinway Concert Grand piano. The congregation appreciates the visual and lively arts, and loves to sing. Chancel Choir: Dr. David Milnes directs the Chancel Choir, which helps lead the worship of the church each Sunday except during the summer months. The choir sings a wide range of musical literature and has excellent sectional soloists and section leaders: Roberta Bowman, Christina Schiffner, Judy McCall, Damon English, and Robert Steiner. Rehearsals are held at 8:40 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Music Room.

Dancers Circle:
Dancers Circle is a liturgical dance ensemble of about twelve dancers. Members come from a number of faith communities and perform throughout the Lamorinda area, including several Sunday services each year at Orinda Community Church. Genia Simpson is the group’s coordinator and choreographer. Rehearsals are held 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesdays at Orinda Community Church.

Orinda Performances at the Community Church 2007/2008 Season:
Offered in the lovely Orinda Commuinity Church sanctuary, Orinda Performances at the Community Church brings you concerts of unprecedented quality, ranging from early music to the most contemporary composers.

Now in its eleventh year, this series, formerly known as the Festival of Music at Orinda Community Church, continues its engaging presentations.

Upcoming concerts:

March 15, 2008, 8 p.m UC Gospel Choir

April 6, 2008, 3 p.m UCB Orchestra

April 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Jon Nakamatsu, Pianist

We invite you to experience these world-class performers where parking is easy and the atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed, and beautiful. Concert and ticket information are available from the church office. (925) 254-4906.


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