Music at Atkinson Congregational

"Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song ..."
Psalm 149:1
 
The music ministry at Atkinson Congregational Church, UCC is a very important part of our worship. It calms us and it helps us to feel comfort. It brings joy to our spirits and it can give us great inspiration. Most importantly, it helps us feel closer to God. Atkinson has a wealth of talented musicians who enjoy different kinds of music. Different kinds of music enhance and stimulate our senses and this can provide us with a wonderful worship experience.
 
Our music program is always looking for men and women, boys and girls who would love to share their musical talents. Take a look at our current musical offerings to find your place in the music program. You may contact the specified person either after church or via email. Please make yourself known to one of us if you are interested in any aspect of the music program. We would love to hear from you!

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to people in high school and beyond. Our rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Atkinson Children's Choir
The Atkinson Children's Choir is for children in the elementary grades (K-5). The rehearsal time for this choir is Sunday mornings from 11:15-11:35, with the exception of the first Sunday of the month. We generally perform once a month.

Folk Choir
The Folk Choir is our contemporary music group. We are always looking for singers, guitarists and percussionists to enhance this fantastic group of dedicated musicians. We rehearse directly after church from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The Atkinson Ringers
 Our handbell choir, The Atkinson Ringers, is for grades three through adult. The rehearsal time for this choir is Sunday morning from 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We ring once a month during worship services.

Our music e-mail address is: atkinsonccmusic@gmail.com .
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!
 
The Music Staff
David J. Rooney, Director of Music & Organist
Megan Errgong-Weider, Choir Director ( currently on leave)
Cathy Dionne, Director, Folk Choir

ACC's Director of Music, David Rooney, graduated from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ with his Bachelor of Music degree in 2001. He is a pipe organ builder for the Noack Organ Company in Georgetown, MA, in addition to being the Music Director at Atkinson Congregational Church.  David has recently taken on the directing duties for the Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, and Atkinson Handbell Ringers.    He enjoys spending time with his family and relaxing on family vacations to Prince Edward Island.
 
Megan Errgong-Weider, Choir Director, is taking a one year leave of absence from her directing duties here at church.   Megan received her Master of Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ in 2004. She is a full-time elementary music teacher, middle school choral director and private voice and piano teacher.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, son and two cats as well as reading, doing arts & crafts and going to the beach.

Cathy Dionne has been a part of the Folk Choir at our church since the group's formation over ten years ago.  During that time she has acted as director and co-director, as well as a guitar accompanist.  She has also written some of the music which the choir has sung.  Their songs are drawn from a number of sources, including contemporary Christian, country and folk rock music.   Cathy also teaches adult church school classes at ACC, and supports her husband Pastor Paul Dionne in his ministry.