CPC Choirs and Dance Ensembles

Motet Choir
This choir sings for most Sunday services from September through June, as well as for special services during Advent and Lent. In addition, they often present cantatas and oratorios as part of worship and for community concerts, often in collaboration with other houses of worship in Summit and neighboring communities. Directed by Dr. Sándor Szabó, they also are privileged to be led by section leaders Axel Anderson (tenor), Glen Boothby(baritone), Theodore Chletsos (tenor), Adele Irving (soprano), Clare Maloney (Mezzo-soprano) and Elizabeth Perriman (soprano), Catherine Layton (alto), and Patrick Layton (tenor) . Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in preparation for the 10:00am Sunday service. Additional rehearsals are scheduled as necessary for special concerts. The repertoire covers a wide range of styles including major classical works, black gospel anthems, spirituals, music from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and contemporary music. Major works performed by the choir include Vivaldi's Gloria and Magnificat, Fauré's Requiem, Brahms' Requiem, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Handel's Messiah and Chandos Anthem no. 6, Schubert's Magnificat, Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Saint Saëns' Christmas Oratorio, and Clausen's A New Creation. Contact Dr. Sándor Szabó if you are interested in joining this wonderful group.