All music ensembles share in worship leadership for the 10:30am service. The 8:00am worship and communion service is led by cantor, piano and solo instruments.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is composed of 50 adults who provide worship leadership most Sunday mornings at 10:30am, in addition to festival Sundays and large choral works offered seasonally.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 - 8:30pm.
From Choir Members:
“I want to make a joyful noise to the Lord!”
—Bill Bennett, bass
“I feel close to God when I am singing.”
—Sonya Newstrom, soprano
“I am one of the choir members who call ourselves
‘pilgrims in pursuit of the proper pitch’—and I love it!”
—Wayne Patton, baritone
”Fun, friends, fulfillment!”
—Roxanne Gustaveson, soprano
“I love to sing with others, and the quality of music here is exceptional.
Darlene makes us want to be better singers for God.”
—Sally Rickey, alto
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is composed of singers in grades 7 - 12 and generally does worship leadership one Sunday each month during 10:30am worship. They also prepare services for special Youth Sundays, outreach services to local retirement homes, and musicals.
Junior Choir and Orff Choir
The Junior Choir is composed of children grades 2 - 6 and focuses on vocal development, worship understanding, incorporating instruction and use of Orff instruments. They provide worship leadership once each month at the 10:30am service, often on the first Sunday. They also participate in the annual Christmas Pageant, Palm Sunday and Easter Vigil services, and semi-annual musicals.
Carol Choir
This training choir is composed of children K-2 and meets during the first portion of Sunday School each week at 9:00am. Time is devoted to learning Bible songs and building basic music skills.