At the very first practice, Choir Director Dave Stumo welcomed ten singers. Now the group has grown to about 20 if they are all present, pushing us to a third row of chairs in the “choir loft” at the front of the sanctuary. Michael Snyder was available to accompany for the practice session pictured; without… Read More »
“We are a conduit to the Lord,” says Dave Stumo, Spirit of Hope Choir Director. And with their first performance last Sunday, they began their mission of leading the congregation in song. “We will sing the melody, not parts,” Stumo said, “with the thought that all of us, including the congregation, are here to praise… Read More »
Dave Stumo, the Music Man, has announced weekly choir practice at Spirit of Hope, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekly beginning Friday, November 11, 2016. So far close to 20 members have indicated an interest in joining, and their first performance will be on Sunday, November 13th. “I’m looking forward to this,” Stumo says.… Read More »
Spirit of Hope is excited to announce that a choir director has been appointed and will begin work on November 1, 2016! Dave Stumo and his wife Clarice have wintered in the Valley for a number of years, both retired from careers teaching music in the public schools. Recently they have been active in the… Read More »