Music Ministry at Tabor Heights

Tabor Heights is a congregation with a rich musical heritage. We PRAY that we will continue to be blessed with a variety of ensemble and solo opportunities that provide a place for members of any age, musical interest, and talent to SERVE as part of the music ministry. Choirs present an excellent opportunity for fellowship in addition to musical aspects and WORSHIP leadership. We INVITE and ENCOURAGE you to consider participating in this ministry area. Rehearsals begin in September and run through early June. For more information about any of our groups, please contact Helen Hollenbeck, Director of Music Ministries, at the church office at 503.232.8500 or by email at: hjholle(at)hevanet.com.

Musical Instruments at Tabor Heights

The Tabor Heights’ Balcom & Vaughan Pipe Organ is a two manual instrument that consists of 23 ranks of pipes. The original instrument was modified in 2009 by Marceau and Associates. The organ is the primary instrument used in worship at Tabor Heights and is also used extensively for the many organ concerts held throughout the year. See our organ specs here.

The Baldwin Grand Piano’s wonderful sound can be heard regularly in worship and at concerts featuring some of the Portland area’s finest musicians.

Tabor Heights Handbell Ensemble rings 5-octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and 2-octaves of Malmark Handchimes. The Handbells can be heard often at Tabor Heights.

Opportunities for Ministry through Music

Handbell Ensemble  

The Handbell Ensemble plays a variety of music for worship and often joins the Mixed Vocal Ensemble on special worship occasions.

Handbells ages High School through Adult. (Practices on Monday @ 7:00, Fall through Spring). All experience levels welcome.

   
Vocal Ensembles  

Tabor Heights’ principal vocal ensembles sings a variety of musical styles and is accompanied by piano, organ, and/or other instruments.

Praise Song Team provides musical leadership on a monthly basis on the 3rd Sunday during the service.

Tabor Heights Mixed Vocal Ensemble (High School through Adult) practices are held on Sunday @ 8:30 am during the fall through spring months.
Vocal Ensemble at Chrictmas Candlelight Service
   
Instrumental Music.  

Tabor Heights is very blessed to have many fine musicians who play a variety of instruments for worship and concerts during the year. If you play an instrument and are interested in sharing your gifts at worship, please contact Helen Hollenbeck.

Solo Opportunities are available to those who wish to share their vocal or instrumental talents at worship. Audition required.
Kristen, Lynn and Ken Finch
Hugh Ewart, Hellen Hollenbeck and Ken Finch
 
Special Sunday Service Musical Events

A Hymn Festival in Celebration of the Lives
and Works of Samuel Wesley, John Wesley, 
Charles Wesley, and Samuel Sebastion Wesley
 
John Nilsen
Christopher Nordwall
Soprano Lady with Murray Zenk and Friend
Murray Zenk and Friend
 
Sunday Afternoon Concerts - 2011 Schedule
Featuring local artists from the Portland area...
March 20th

Bach's Birthday Bash
Helen Hollenbeck, Organist
Missed the Concert?
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June 12th John Nilsen
Piano Concert
July 10th White Salmon Jazz Band
The 17-piece White Salmon Jazz Ensemble present a concert of swing tunes, jazz and contemporary, with many old favorites.
Sept. 11th Double Reed Divas Trio Concert
Dagny Regan & Friends present a variety of music on Oboe, English Horn, and Bassoon.
Oct. 23rd Nosferatu, 1921. Starring Max Schreck as Nosferatu, the vampire.
Christopher Nordwall, Organist
Dec. 11th Advent Concert
Tabor Heights Musicians
All concerts begin at 4:00 pm