Children & Youth
Alleluia Choir
The sacred musical and singing education begins in this choir for children in grades K–2 with an increased awareness of the basic elements of music. It is under the direction of Lilly Reyes-Loehr with accompanist and Joyce Kobilansky. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The children sing as part of Sunday morning worship every six to eight weeks along with participating in our combined choir festival services.
Laudate Singers
The musical Christian education continues in the Laudate Singers (pronounced lou-DA-tay, Latin for "praise") for children in grades 3 through 5 with increased emphasis on singing technique and music reading, often singing in multiple parts, along with a greater understanding of Christian musical repertoire and the Lutheran service. The Laudate Singers are under the direction of Becky Woessner with accompanist Phyllis Beck. Rehearsal time is Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The choir sings on Sunday mornings every four to five weeks along with our major choir festivals.
Jubilate Singers
This choir for youth in grades 6–12 continues to provide musical training as well as praise to our Lord in our traditional services with a varied and extensive Christian repertoire. The Jubilate Singers (pronounced yoo-bee-LA-tay, Latin for "rejoice") are directed by Vanessa Hebrank, with accompanist Ruth Moncrief. Rehearsals are Wednesday from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The choir sings on Sunday mornings every four to five weeks and participates in major choir festivals.
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Adults
New Creation
This adult choir focuses on music for Jazz Worship. New Creation sings a wide variety of music from traditional to contemporary. The ensemble is directed by Scott Loehr, Associate Director of Music and Artistic Ministries. New Creation meets on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Glory Ringers
The Glory Ringers handbell choir (comprised of older youth and adults) meets for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The group rings in church approximately once a month beginning in September and ending in May or early June. They occasionally take part in local handbell festivals and events. The ability to read music is helpful, but no prior handbell experience is necessary. They’ll teach you everything you need to know. The Glory Ringers are directed by Jan Fisher and assisted by Elise Dixon and Kari Daelke.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir sings music from the classical repertoire of the last 500 years. The choir sings each Sunday primarily at 11 a.m., but also sings occasionally at 8:15 a.m. on some festival Sundays. Sanctuary Choir also performs at least one major work with orchestra each year. The ensemble meets for rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening, and is conducted by Jim Loeffler, Director of Music and Artistic Ministries.
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