Music at Moreland
Moreland Choir
Experience the joy of shared faith and the uplifting of our religious community through choral art. If you sing and have choir experience, you are invited to join us, even if your experience is limited.
Our Choir sings anthems at Sunday morning services in the Fall through the Spring, and at special moments throughout the church year.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 pm, in the choir room on the second floor (via the east side door). Anyone who likes to sing choral music can sing with our choir, regardless of membership at Moreland Presbyterian Church.
For more information, contact Emma Cowell, Director of Worship Music.
Upcoming Events
Moreland Community Sing
Handel’s Messiah, Part III:
A Singalong Concert
October 2, 2026 | 7 P.M.
Moreland Presbyterian Church
1814 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland
Jocelyn Claire Thomas, soprano | Zachary Lenox, baritone
Tracy Ross, accompanist | Emma Cowell, conductor
The Moreland Presbyterian Choir - and YOU!
Free Admission | Donations accepted
Come Sing or Come Listen!
This September, Moreland Choir continues its tradition of community singalong concerts with Part III of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah.
Join the Moreland Choir and professional soloists for the glorious final section of Handel’s most popular oratorio. The audience is welcome to join in singing the choruses. A limited number of scores will be available to borrow; we suggest that you bring your own vocal score of Messiah or download the sheet music here.
Learn the music with us!
You are invited to four (optional) rehearsals at Moreland Presbyterian Church to learn the music of Messiah Part III with the Moreland Choir! There is no registration fee and all are welcome. Come meet new friends and enjoy excellent music!
Rehearsal Dates
Tuesday, September 15 | 7-8:30 PM
Tuesday, September 22 | 7-8:30 PM
Friday, September 25 | 7-8:30 PM
Tuesday, September 29 | 7-8:30 PM
Children’s Music
Free Summer Music Program:
Sing & Strum
Summer 2026: Tuesday Nights through July 29th
5-5:50 PM: Group Singing Lesson
6-6:50 PM: Group Ukulele Lesson
Contact Irene Stafford to learn more!
Concerts at Moreland
Songs from Jane Austen’s Parlor
November 14, 2026 | 2 P.M.
The Fellowship Hall at Moreland Presbyterian Church | 1814 Bybee Blvd., Portland
Jocelyn Claire Thomas, soprano | piano | flute
Emma Cowell, soprano | piano | music historian
Reserved seating by suggested $20 donation. Seating reservations will be opened in September.
Come be transported to the sitting rooms of the Regency era with music for voice, piano, and flute! Jocelyn Claire Thomas and Emma Cowell will perform music from Jane Austen’s own personal sheet music collection, plus other favorites from the Regency parlor. Light refreshments will be provided, so you can enjoy a cup of tea and listen to the charming music of Jane Austen’s era in a cozy space surrounded by books.
The program includes folk song arrangements, Regency-era popular songs, and excerpts from the opera and theater music of the era. The composers include famous names like Mozart and Beethoven, as well as Friedrich von Flotow, Stephen Storace (a forerunner of Gilbert and Sullivan in English operetta), and 18th century celebrities like Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Music historian Emma Cowell will share stories about music in Jane Austen’s time, as she and Jocelyn Claire Thomas perform vocal duets and solos, as well as piano pieces and music for flute.
Learn more about the artists:
Jocelyn Claire Thomas: www.jocelynclairethomas.com
Emma Cowell: www.emmamildred.com