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No matter your age, if you have an interest in music, this is the place for you. Ensembles, choirs, praise singers, quartets, handbell groups for all ages, instrumental groups or solos, liturgical dance, and special music events are open to all. Music in the sanctuary is both flexible and diverse as our blended worship alternates between use of a 29 rank Casavant Organ, a Kawai grand piano, and a jazz combo set-up. See our Events page for special music shows or activities.

Adult Ensembles
Child care available upon request

Jeannie RichardsonChancel Choir
Sing in worship at 9:30 a.m.
September–May
Rehearsal: Thursday 7:30–9 p.m., and/or Sundays at 10:30 a.m.,
Music Room
Jeannie Workman, Director

Family of God Handbell ChoirFamily of God Handbell Choir
Ring in worship once a month, September–May at 9:30 a.m. worship.
Rehearsal: Tuesday 7:30–9 p.m., Music room
Francy Bearden, Director

Exaltation 4
A jazz combo which plays upbeat, contemporary music in worship the third Sunday of each month.
Piano - Jeannie Workman
Keyboard - Anne Arza
Percussion - Kevin Gentile, Kyle Gentile

Exaltation SingersExaltation Singers
A contemporary vocal group which sings in worship on the first and third Sunday of each month. Participation by Audition.
Jeannie Workman, Director
Rehearsal: Third Saturday each month 10-11 a.m.

 

Instrumentalists
Youth and adults with high school or college-level performance skills are invited to use their talents in worship. For Solo and Ensemble opportunities,
see Jeannie Workman.

 

 

Youth Ensemble

Sound Foundation
High-energy, contemporary vocals accompanied by keyboard, guitar, and percussion. High School, Grades 9-12
Sing in worship one Sunday a month October–May
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Lorena Schieler, Director, Carolyn Richardson, Keyboards

 

 

Children's Ensembles
Children’s Choirs require pre-registration

Cherub Choir
Ages 3–4
Goals: Fun with music, rhythm, and movement.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays, October–March, 5-5:45 p.m., during J.A.M.,
Room 25, lower level
Sing in worship one Sunday a month at 9:30a.m.
Elizabeth Thomson, Director

Grace Note Singers
Grades K, 1, 2, 3
Sing in worship one Sunday a month
October–March at 9:30 a.m.
Goals: Learning how to be in worship and how to sing in public.
Rehearsal: Wednesdays 5-5:45 p.m.,
Room 24, lower level
Amy Bearden, Director
Patty Crusius, Accompanist


Sunday SING

Grades K-6
Singing, handchimes, global percussion instruments, English handbells and FUN with music.
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. as part of "Celebration Station"
Room 24, lower level
Led by Amy Bearden and Francy Bearden


Saints & Singers

Grades 4-8
Sing in worship one Sunday a month
October–March at 9:30 a.m. worship
Goals: Learning how to sing in 2-part or 3-part harmony, and express praise through music.
Rehearsal: Wednesday 6:15-7 p.m.
Music Room, lower level
Amy Bearden, Director
Patty Crusius, Accompanist

Jesus Ringers
Grades 4-8
Ring in worship one Sunday a month
October–March at 9:30 a.m. worship
Goals: Learning to read music, bell and chime ringing techniques.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5-5:45 p.m., Music Room, lower level
Francy Bearden, Director