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Music
Music Ministry Staff • Sanctuary Choir • The Immanuel Orchestra • Student Choir • Children's Choirs • Handbells • Immanuel Academy of Music •
Our Pipe Organ • Ruffatti Organ Specs
“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.”
- Psalm 69:30 NKJV
 Music is God's special creation – His gift to humanity to be used in expressing our praises to Him. The Immanuel Music Ministry strives to assist all people in worshiping the Lord in spirit and in truth.
If you sing, play an instrument, or would like to learn how, there is a place in the Immanuel Music Ministry for you. Explore our web page to see who we are and what we do. For more information about any of our ministries, please call 374-SING.
Weekly Music Ministry Schedule
| Sunday |
9:00 a.m. |
Worship Service |
The Sanctuary |
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10:30 a.m. |
Highpoint Worship Service |
The Sanctuary |
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5:00 p.m. |
Student Choir |
The Spot |
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6:00 p.m. |
Evening Worship Service |
The Sanctuary |
| Wednesday |
5:30 p.m. |
Immanuel Orchestra Rehearsal |
Choir Room |
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6:30 p.m. |
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
Choir Room |
| Thursday |
5:30 p.m. |
Chancel Bells Rehearsal |
Handbell Room |
Music Ministry Staff
Eric Jones
Associate Pastor of Music & Worship
Eric came to Immanuel in December of 2000, from Forth Worth, TX. A native of Nashville, TN, Eric received the BM degree in Music Education from Belmont University in Nashville, TN in 1996 and the MM degree in Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological seminary in Forth Worth, TX in 1999. Eric and his wife Missy have three children.
Click here to contact Eric
Lyndon Finney
Church Organist
Lyndon has been the organist at Immanuel for 34 years. A skilled service player and director, Lyndon gives wonderful leadership from the organ to each and every Sunday service at IBC. He became director of the Chancel Bells handbell choir in the 2001-2002 season. Lyndon and his wife, Donna, have three grown children.
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Annette Hamby
Orchestra Librarian
Annette joined our staff in February 2007 putting her wonderful organizational skills to work keeping our Orchestra and orchestra library current. She is an active church musician using her music degree in vocal performance by singing in the Sancturay Choir and performing special solos when called upon. She is married to Mark, who also holds a music degree and uses his talents in many ways through our music programs and groups. Annette and Mark have two sons who participate in Youth Choir and our Orchestra.
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Becky Moore
Church Pianist
Becky Moore has been the pianist at Immanuel for 14 years. Becky earned the BM & MM degrees in Piano Performance from Baylor University in Waco, TX. In fulfilling her duties as church pianist, Becky plays the piano during each worship service, and accompanies various choirs, vocal ensembles and soloists. She also coordinates a series of classical, sacred and seasonal music recitals held semi-annually at the church. Becky's other job is serving on the fine music faculty at Ouachita Baptist University. Becky and her husband, David, have 2 grown daughters.
Katie Dudley
Student Music Associate
Katie uses her wonderful musical gifts and sincere heart for ministry to direct and coordinate the ministry of our youth choir. She grew up right here in Immanuel Baptist Church , and we are so thankful she has come home to serve here with us. A gifted singer and pianist, Katie received the MM degree in Music Education from Belmont University in Nashville , TN in 2004 and the BM degree in Music Education from the University of Central Arkansas in 2003.
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Sanctuary Choir
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."
Colossians 3:16
The Sanctuary Choir is a group of Volunteer adults who give of their time and talents each and every week of the year to sing praises to the glory of God. The choir sings music in a wide variety of styles, including gospel, classical and contemporary.
In addition to leading our congregation in worship each Sunday morning during the 9:00 a.m. service, the choir also presents special concerts at various times throughout the year.
FAQ's About the Sanctuary Choir
Can I come and visit the choir?
Yes. You may visit choir rehearsal at any time to observe or to sing along. Just come to the Choir Room during rehearsal, and we will put a music folder in your hand and help you find a seat.
How do I become a member of the choir?
Simply attend a Wednesday night rehearsal, and express your desire to become a member. There is no audition required.
When is choir rehearsal?
Each Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 7:50. Childcare is provided.
What special skills are required to sing in the choir?
None. You don't have to read music or be a soloist. Bring your love of singing and you'll pick up the special skills along the way!
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The Immanuel Orchestra
The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the Lord and sang: "He is good; his love endures forever." Then the temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud.
- 2Chronicles 5:13
God has blessed Immanuel Baptist Church with one of the finest church orchestras in existence. The Immanuel Orchestra is made up of people from all walks of life who share a common desire to serve God through instrumental music.
We welcome new members. For more information please call the Music Office at (501) 374-SING.
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IBC Student Choir
We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
- Psalm 78:4
Under the direction of Katie Dudley, the Immanuel Student Choir is an important part of the Music Ministry.
The choir sings during worship services at Immanuel and goes on tour each summer to share the love of Christ with others.
Rehearsal is held each Sunday afternoon from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. September through May, in “The Spot.”
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Children’s Choirs
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
– Psalm 8:1-2
Immanuel offers graded music education for all children ages 3 through 5th grade.
Children learn the fundamentals of music and have lots of fun doing it! Children learn that we express our worship to God when we sing to Him.
Choirs meet each Wednesday evening, September through May.
Times
Preschoolers: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
Grade School: 5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
Children's Choirs
| Age |
Choir |
| 3 |
Music Friends 3 |
| 4 |
Music Friends 4 |
| 5 |
Music Friends 5 |
| 1-2 grade |
Music Makers 1 & 2 |
| 3-5 grade |
Young Musicians
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Handbells
The Chancel Bells are a vital part of the Music Ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church. Under the direction of Mr. Lyndon Finney, this thirteen-member choir plays regularly in the worship services at Immanuel from September through May each year.
Having a wonderful long history together, the Chancel Bells often have opportunities to share their beautiful music at community events around Little Rock. The Chancel Bells have been a featured guest at Christmas concerts with David Itkin and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
The Chancel Bells utilizes a five-octave set of White Chapel handbells, from the White Chapel Bell Foundry in London, England. These bells feature a uniquely colorful timbre not found in any handbells manufactured in the United States. The choir also has a set of Schulmerich Handchimes which adds further color to their varied tonal palette.
The Chancel Bells is an auditioned group. They are currently in need of 1 to 2 players. For more information, please contact the Music Office at 374-SING.
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Immanuel Academy of Music
We offer the finest in private music lessons for the instrumentalists of tomorrow.
We currently teach lessons for piano and violin.
For more information, please call (501) 374-SING.
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Our Pipe Organ
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 4Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs."
Psalm 150:1,4
The organ is at the very heart of the music ministry here at Immanuel. We praise God for allowing us to have this magnificent world-class instrument at our church.
The organ can lead congregational singing the way no other instrument can. The organ is also special and unique in the way it reflects
the nature of God: it is both powerful and strong, and can be joyful and exuberant, yet when played gently, its music brings peace and comfort.
The four-manual pipe organ at Immanuel was built by the Fratelli Ruffatti Organ Company of Padova, Italy. The organ was dedicated to the glory of God on November 6, 2005, by the congregation, in a full day of celebration, which ended with a dedicatory recital by Dr. Joyce Jones, the Bowden Professor of Organ and Organist-in-Residence at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Among the striking features of the organ’s console is the use of Indian rosewood for its interior. Because this is now a protected wood, our console is the last Ruffatti console to ever be built from Indian rosewood. Nigerian ebony was used for the sharps of the manuals and pedalboard, European oak for the pedalboard’s naturals, and Macassar ebony for the drawknobs. The keyboard naturals are covered with natural bone.
The organ can be heard each Sunday morning in our 9:00 worship service, as well as at our evening service. The organ is also featured throughout the year at special concerts and events.
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Ruffatti Organ Specifications
Fratelli Ruffatti 4-manual Pipe Organ, 2005
GREAT ORGAN, Manual II, Unenclosed
SUB PRINCIPAL 16’
OPEN DIAPASON 8’
PRINCIPAL 8’
FLUTE HARMONIQUE 8’
CHIMNEY FLUTE 8’
OCTAVE 4'
FLUTE OUVERTE 4'
FIFTEENTH 2'
FLUTE A BEC 2'
JEU DE TIERCE II 2 2/3’
FOURNITURE IV 1 2/3’
SCHARF III 2/3’
SUB TRUMPET 16’
TRUMPET 8’
CLAIRON 4’
CHIMES
TREMULANT, UNISON OFF,
GREAT/CHOIR TRANSFER
SWELL ORGAN, Manual III, Enclosed
LIEBLICH GEDECKT 16’
PRINCIPAL ETROIT 8’
ROHRFLÖTE 8’
GAMBE 8’
GAMBE CELESTE 8’
DOLCE 8'
DOLCE CELESTE 8'
PRESTANT 4'
TRAVERSE FLUTE 4'
NAZARD 2 2/3’
OCTAVIN 2’
TIERCE 1 3/5’
PLEIN JEU V 2’
BASSOON 16’
TROMPETTE 8’
OBOE 8’
VOX HUMANA 8’
TROMPETTE EN CHAMADE 8’ Bombarde
CLAIRON 4'
TREMULANT, UNISON OFF,
SUB COUPLER, SUPER COUPLER
CHOIR ORGAN, Manual I, Enclosed
ENGLISH DIAPASON 8’
STOPPED FLUTE 8’
GEMSHORN 8’
GEMSHORN CELESTE 8’
FLUTE CELESTE II 8’
OCTAVE 4’
KOPPELFLÖTE 4’
SUPER OCTAVE 2’
LARIGOT 1 1/3’
SIFFLÖTE 1’
MIXTURE IV 1’
SUB TRUMPET 16’ (Great)
KRUMMHORN 16’
TRUMPET 8’ (Great)
KRUMMHORN 8’
TRICHTER REGAL 4’
TUBA MIRABILIS 8’ (Solo)
TROMPETTE EN CHAMADE 8’ (Bombarde)
CLAIRON 4' (Great)
HARP
ZYMBELSTERN
TREMULANT, UNISON OFF,
SUB COUPLER, SUPER COUPLER
SOLO / BOMBARDE, Manual IV
Unenclosed stops:
MAJOR DIAPASON 8’
MAJOR OCTAVE 4’
GRAND CHORUS VI 2’
BOMBARDE 16’
TROMPETTE HARMONIQUE 8’
CLAIRON HARMONIQUE 4’
TROMPETTE EN CHAMADE 8’
Enclosed stops:
VIOLONCELLO 8'
CELLO CELESTE 8'
DOPPELFLÖTE 8'
ORCHESTRAL FLUTE 4’
NAZARD HARMONIQUE 2 2/3'
CORNO DI BASSETTO 16’
ENGLISH HORN 8’
FRENCH HORN 8’
TUBA MIRABILIS 8’
TREMULANT, UNISON OFF,
SUB COUPLER, SUPER COUPLER
PEDAL ORGAN
CONTRE BASSE 32’
DOUBLE OPEN WOOD 32’
CONTRA BOURDON 32’
CONTRA VIOLONE 32’
OPEN WOOD 16’
PRINCIPAL 16’
SUB PRINCIPAL 16’ (Great)
VIOLONE 16’
SUBBASS 16’
LIEBLICH GEDECKT 16’ (Swell)
OCTAVE 8’
STOPPED FLUTE 8’
ROHRFLÖTE 8’ (Swell)
CHORALBASS 4’
FLUTE 4’ (Great)
MIXTURE IV 2’
CONTRE TROMBONE 32’
GRAND HARMONICS 32’
TROMBONE 16'
BOMBARDE 16’ (Bombarde)
SUB TRUMPET 16’ (Great)
BASSOON 16’ (Swell)
KRUMMHORN 8’ (Choir)
TROMPETTE 8’
TROMPETTE HARMONIQUE 8’ (Bombarde)
KRUMMHORN 4’ (Choir)
CLAIRON 4’
TROMPETTE EN CHAMADE 8’ (Bombarde)
TUBA MIRABILIS 8’ (Solo)
CHIMES (Great)
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