Adult Choir is the foundation of the Music and Worship Ministry at Canaan. This group meets for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the Sanctuary. The Choir sings on a regular basis for Morning Worship and special events such as Easter, Christmas, July 4^th, Revivals, Festivals, etc. This is not an auditioned group and anyone is welcome to come join us each week.

Praise Team is a small auditioned group of worship leaders. They often step out of the choir and lead on their own. They are used in morning and evening worship as well as a featured group in worship. Each member of the Praise Team must be an active member of the Adult Choir ministry in good standing.  Praise Team rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. and meets prior to the first Worship Service on Sunday mornings.

Praise Band is a small group of rhythm instruments including guitars, bass, drums, keyboard, and piano.  This group plays for almost all services where available. They are a very versatile group that gives foundation to our Worship. This group is not limited in number but in space. 

Orchestra is a dream of our Worship ministry. In the near future we will be meeting to organize a group to would start by playing with the choir and service music on an occasional basis.

From time to time there will be a need for extra musicians in special events. If you play an instrument, especially an unusual one we can find a way to use your gifts and talent in worship. We often have 5th Sunday evening events that feature our musicians. Come and share these rare musical gifts with our congregation.

His To Own (H20) is a Student Choir that sings occasionally in worship. The choir meets on Sunday Afternoons at 4:00 p.m. Any student that is between the 7^th and 12^th grade can be a part of this ministry.  This group also tours in the summer.

Children’s Choir ministry is divided by age groups.  Preschool Choir is for ages 4-5 years old and uses music to enhance motor skills through rhythm and instruments. Music Makers Choir is divided into two groups, 1^st grade and 2^nd and 3^rd grade. Young Musicians Choir is for children in the 4^th-6^th grades.  Theses older groups work on music reading and singing skills while also preparing music to perform in worship. They also perform musicals at certain times of the year. All of the Children’s Choir meet on Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Instrumental Ensemble is a new group that will be meeting in the Sanctuary on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. This group will rehears under the direction of Howard Beckner and begin working to play within the Sunday morning worship. Please come and join us even if it has been a while since you last played an instrument. If you play but do not own an instrument, please call the church and let us know.

Handbells meet on Sunday afternoon at 4:45. This group consists of 11 players and several alternates. This is an audition group at the present time. There may be some beginner classes in the future. Handbells will play occasionally in worship and during special seasons of the year.