Youth Ensembles | Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6
Broken Together
Grades 6–12 – Ellie Pentland, Director
Our talented and energetic student ensemble explores many kinds of musical and artistic experiences.
The ensemble meets on various Sundays, September through May, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Student Solos and Ensembles
Grades 6–12 – Jennifer Whiting, Director
We invite our middle school and high school students to bring their musical talents to worship throughout the year, participating as soloists or in ensembles of singers and instrumentalists. Bill Phemister or Jennifer Whiting will coach and accompany these groups. Please contact Bill or Jennifer, or the church office to join a group.
Glory Ringers
Grades 7–12 – Ms. Kristin Kalitowski-Kowal, Director; Ms. Jill Stoffels, Assistant
These handbell ringers enhance our worship once a month, September through May. Contact Kristin Kalitowski-Kowal through the Church Office to find out more.
Rehearsals are Sundays at 11 a.m.
Chancel Choir
High School to Adult – Jennifer Whiting, Director; Kevin Lange, Pianist
This mixed choir sings each week September through May, alternating between the 9 and 11 services. Chancel Choir presents beautiful music of many styles, Baroque through modern, with the mission of supporting the ministry of God's word and encouraging our congregation.
Men's Chorus
High School to Adult – Mike Krueger, Director; Beth Graves, Pianist
This chorus emphasizes fun and fellowship while developing vocal ensemble. They present a musical offering once a month, September through May. All are welcome to sing!
Rehearsals are various Saturday mornings, 8–9 a.m.
Celebration Singers
High School to Adult – Aimee Stuart Flunker, Director
This delightful women's ensemble sings at services six times a year.
Rehearsals are various Saturdays, 8–9 a.m., September through May.
Festival Choir
High School to Adult – Jennifer Whiting, Director
Open to anyone, this combined chorus led by Jennifer Whiting prepares and sings a special musical offering in the spring, accompanied by chamber orchestra. Large works in recent years include Rutter's Gloria, Forrest's Requiem for the Living, Jenkins' Mass for Peace, and Robert Ray's Gospel Mass.
Instrumental Ensembles
High School to Adult Strings, brass, or various combinations of instruments accompany the worship services at various times throughout the year.
Jennifer Whiting oversees these special projects. We especially need brass, strings, percussion and winds on holidays such as Easter and Christmas, as well as on other Sundays. Please talk with Jennifer Whiting to participate!