Music

There is a long history of choral music at Old Ship. Our choir takes pride in creating beautiful music to share with our church community on Sunday mornings and occasionally at other special services. We are fortunate to have a professional section leader on each voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) who help support the ensemble as a whole. The choir typically sings at three Sunday services per month from September through June. We draw from a varied repertoire of choral music: classical, gospel, jazz, folk, pop, and musical theater to name a few. Additionally, we respectfully incorporate music from other cultures and religions around the world.

The choir is always ready to welcome new members and the only prerequisite is the love of singing. We rehearse prior to Sunday services at either 9 or 9:30; there is no weekday rehearsal. Check the church calendar to see when we will be rehearsing next – come join us!

A few “FAQs” about singing with the choir:

Yes! If you have experience singing in a choir and feel comfortable jumping in on your part, please come sing with us.

Yes, of course! The choir typically sings 3 Sunday services per month. If you can’t commit to them all, no problem.

The short answer is no, you don’t have to read music to sing in the choir. However, having some basic understanding of music notation is helpful. If you have any questions or would like resources on how to read music, please reach out to the Music Director (see Contact Us page).

If you’re unsure what part to sing, an informal and easy five minute meeting with the Music Director is all that’s needed. This can be done before rehearsal or after a service. Please reach out to the music director with any questions.

Christopher Nickelson-Mann is an active freelance musician in and around the Boston area. In demand as a pianist, vocalist, and conductor, he enjoys being involved in a variety of musical opportunities. Christopher has been the Music Director at Old Ship since 2019 and has held several positions as both a music educator and church musician. In his spare time he enjoys gardening, languages, and photography. Christopher lives in Stoughton with his husband, two cats, and a dog.

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Choir at Old Ship

The choir at Old Ship Church is composed of amateur singers, supported by a professional quartet. The only prerequisite for membership is a love of singing. The choir sings at three Sunday services per month from September through June. Classical selections, pop songs, jazz tunes, folk music and spirituals are all in the repertoire, as well as music from other cultures and religions around the world. Special services include Christmas Eve, accompanied by brass quartet, and evening Vespers.

People of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the choir. Rehearsals are before Sunday services at 9:00 a.m.

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Our Music Director

Christopher Nickelson-Mann is an active freelance musician in and around the Boston area. In demand as a pianist, vocalist, and conductor, he enjoys being involved in a variety of musical opportunities. Christopher has been the Music Director at Old Ship since 2019 and has held several positions as both a music educator and church musician. In his spare time he enjoys gardening, languages, and photography. Christopher lives in Stoughton with his husband, two cats, and a dog.