Music is central to worship at Northside. We affirm, as the Presbyterian Directory for Worship puts it well, that “song is a response which engages the whole self in prayer.”
NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR
As of August 2025 we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Noi Otomasu as our new Music Director. She is originally from Japan and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from Michigan State University. She says, “I’m passionate about church music and deeply value its role in bringing people together in worship. I look forward to sharing music, faith, and fellowship with this wonderful community.”
We look forward to having her on our staff and the musical gifts she will bring to worship.
(In June of 2025 our Music Director for the past four years, Carlos Perez Tabares, having finished his PhD, moved to begin his career as a professor. We wish him blessings on his journey!)
CHOIR
Our small choir sings on a semi-regular basis and all are welcome to join choir practice immediately preceding church each Sunday. Our choir members include folks of all ranges of abilities. We sing sacred music from a variety of styles, including classical, gospel, and traditional hymns. We also have a lot of fun in the process!