A Chorus America National Study finds that choral singing is the top choice for participation in the performing arts by adults and children. Read a summary of this report. (Word format (28 KB) or PDF format (108 KB)).

If you're interested in participating, please contact Mr. Carl Freeman, Minister of Music, at (804) 288-1131.

Adult

• Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is for singers college age and above. This choir is the regular choir for Sunday worship. The importance of meaningful and well-prepared worship music at River Road Church is most keenly reflected in the commitment of this vital choir. While extensive musical training is not a prerequisite, those of our congregation who have musical backgrounds are urged to share their talents in the Chancel Choir.

Chancel Choir rehearsals are held every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Click to hear the Chancel Choir:

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing, William Mathias [1.92MB]
From Amazing Grace: The River Road Chancel Choir with Organ, Brass and Timpani, 1996.

• Chancel Bell Choir

This group of ringers, college age and above, plays at regular and special services throughout the season.

Youth

• Youth Choir

Youth Choir is open to all students in the sixth through twelfth grades. This group participates in many services of worship, including special music at Christmas and special Baptismal services. This choir is a combination of work, learning and fellowship.

• River Road Ringers

This group of ringers, grades 6-12, rings periodically throughout the season.

Children

• Cherub Choir (ages 3, 4, and 5)
• Carol Choir (Grades 1-2)
• Crusader Choir (Grades 3-5)

Preschoolers participate in activities, providing a musical foundation built on positive attitudes. Children participate in music activities with an emphasis on preparation of music for worship. Members of these choirs learn about hymns we sing and prepare anthems to sing monthly in the worship service. They also receive instruction in music theory and ensemble voice production. In addition to Sunday morning appearances, these choirs present two staged music/dramas during the choir year.