GILFORD — Led by the energetic AJ Coppola, the choir at The Gilford Community Church not only brings music to each of the services, but a great deal of camaraderie among the group itself.
“I grew up at the Gilford Community Church and it has been such a joy to lead the choir here for 10 years. It's a great pleasure to come to rehearsal every week and make music with your friends. We are more than a community of singers, we're a family,” said Coppola.
During the 2024-25 season, the GCC Choir performed 34 anthems as a group, averaging 20 dedicated singers each week. For the upcoming 2025-26 season, members are gearing up for another fantastic year that will include the following special pieces:
• Sunday, Dec. 14 — “The Dream Isaiah Saw” by Glenn Rudolph, a choir singer's favorite, this piece will be accompanied by organ, percussion and brass quintet.
• Monday, Jan. 19 — “A Vision Unfolding” by Kyle Pederson, a five-movement piece for chorus, violin, trumpet and percussion with themes of peace and the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr.
• Sunday, June 7 — “Illuminare” by Elaine Hagenberg, five-movement work with chorus and string orchestra with a theme of light through the darkness.
Those interested in joining the choir, can email the church office at office@
gilfordcommunitychurch.org. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.
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