141 North Bennett Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Our Music Ministry
Anne Dorsey, Director of Music
MariJo Brown, Organist
Through our music we teach, share, learn and Praise!
Worship is the central act of the people of God, first and foremost, it makes certain that God is praised, honored and adored at the very heart of our community life. Worship gives us a sense of joy, excitement and anticipation that brings life to our faith. Within the context of worship, music gives expression to thoughts and feelings that no other medium can. Music lifts us to the heights of heaven and allows us to express the many aspects of our human existence. Music allows us to feel” the creators love, Grace, forgiveness and newness of life. We are blessed with an extremely talented organist and choir director who coordinate the service hymns. choir anthems and introits and special music as needed during the church year. Anne Dorsey and MariJo Brown strive to offer inspiring and artistic music to the Glory of God in our services of worship. The choir as a whole takes a break during the summer months, while individual members are encouraged to participate by singing solos or in small groups, or by playing instruments.
All are welcome!
Rehearsals
Wednesday 7:30-8:30
Sundays at 10:30 am, prior to service
To join, please call or email
Sue Aceves
910-949-3609
Anne Dorsey Music Director
Anne Dorsey received her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977, where she was a member of the famed Carolina Choir and UNC Women’s Glee Club, both under the direction of Dr. Lara Hoggard. Anne has taught choral music in the North Carolina public schools for the past twenty-three years at the high school and middle school levels. Her school groups have traveled extensively throughout the United States, and have consistently received superior ratings in competition. She has been the director of our church Adult Choir since 1978 and is currently teaching music at Southern Middle School. Anne is the Music Director of the Moore County Choral Society and a member or the American Choral Directors Association and the North Carolina Music Educators Association. She has served as soloist, music director and accompanist for area theatrical productions and special performances. Anne blesses us with her music always.
MariJo
Brown
Organist
MariJo Brown attended Mount St. Scholastical College in piano performance while she was still in high school in Atchison. Kansas. She made her debut at the age of 15 and performed three times as guest soloist with two symphonies before the age of 18. MariJo directs and accompanies the Note-A Belles, is accompanist for the Moore County Choral Society, Pinecrest Music Theatre and Choral Department, West Pine Middle School Choral classes, Is the pianist and /or music director for Temple Theatre and of course is our beloved organist. MariJo has also been the pianist and/or music director for Temple Theatre, North Carolina Stage Ensemble, Sandhills Little Theatre, Pinecrest Summer Stage, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Clinton Little Theater and dozens of productions throughout the county. We are truly blessed to have MariJo as a member of our church family.