Music Ministry

Orchard Park Presbyterian Church has a long history of quality music programming. During worship services you will hear a variety of hymns that span the centuries, special musical offerings include the gifts of the Sanctuary Choir and Soloists, the enthusiastic voices of our Children’s Choir, the incomparable beauty of our Wilson Memorial Handbell Choir; you will hear the great hymns of the church sung by our congregation, as well as the majestic sounds of our Austin Organ in some of the great organ masterworks. If you are interested in being a part of this vital and fulfilling ministry, please contact the Church Office or talk with any member of the music program.

The Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir performs music from vast musical repertory. Members of the choir come from all walks of the community and include professional soloist/section leaders. Membership in the Sanctuary Choir is open to all interested singers from high school age and beyond – a love for choral music is the fundamental element. The choir appreciates the enthusiastic support it receives from the congregation and the community. For more information, please contact the Church Office.

The Wilson Memorial Handbell Choir

The Wilson Memorial Handbell Choir, led by our Music Director, Alexander Hamilton, was begun in the mid 1970’s through the generosity of the Wilson Family. The WMH Choir can be heard each month during the 10:30am worship service. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm during the program year; if you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Alexander Hamilton.

The Austin Organ

The Austin Organ, Opus 2625, was built and installed at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in 1979 by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It is of American Classic design – a tonal concept and design that accommodates the performance of repertoire from every musical period. The Organ is versatile and eclectic and includes stops that are carefully voiced so to form a cohesive ensemble of 26-ranks, over three divisions – two manuals and pedal. Each of the three divisions (Great, Swell, and Pedal) in the instrument are fully developed and independent. The organ case and console are placed at the front of the Sanctuary, thus, its clean, clear, distinctive sound fills the entire room – a room with an opulent acoustical ambiance. The organ console was rebuilt during the summer of 2014 to include additional appointments.

Ways to Give

Giving of Your Time and Talents

OPPC offers many opportunities to be active and give back to the community in which we serve. Giving of your time and talents could mean any of the following at OPPC:

• Taking part in Tuesdays with Tools to help with maintenance projects around the church or in our community.
• Involvement in our music ministry program by joining our Sanctuary Choir or Wilson Memorial Handbell Choir.
• Joining one of our Ministry Teams where you can share your finance, education, health, or hospitality skills.
• Getting involved with one of our local missions by donating food to our Blessing Box or volunteering for Panera Bread’s Operation Dough-Nation.
• Signing up to be an usher to welcome our congregation and members of the community to our Sunday worship services.

For more information on any of our programs, feel free to browse our website or contact us by calling 716-662-9348 or sending us a message.

Monetary Donations

To give monetarily to our mission, we make it easy for you. Whether you choose to give in-person, online, or by mail.

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