MUSIC GROUPS

 

Experience the joy of singing and performing music that glorifies God. Our music programs are for all ages from preschool to adult. 

New members are always welcome. 
For more information or to register, contact Gloria or 847-362-2174 
 

Department Head of Music & Organist: Gloria Song

ADULT ENSEMBLES

Chancel Choir

Director: David H. Edelfelt
Thursday 7:30-9:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All interested adults are welcome to join at any time. Chancel Choir leads in worship approximately three Sundays a month, plus special services throughout the year. The choir presents two large choral works per year. 

Motet Choir   Chancel Choir women (selective)

Director: David H. Edelfelt
Thursday 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 
Motet Choir is auditioned from the Chancel Choir and sings for worship approximately once a month, plus selected other services.
Numerical or audition restrictions may apply. All groups lead in Sunday worship on a rotating basis.

Chancel Choir Major Work: Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de Confessore K.339

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Chapel Music Team (Contemporary)

Director: Adam Hendrickson

Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Adult and youth church members with a passion for worshiping God, a love for a wide variety of musical expressions and an ability to improvise as an instrumentalist or vocalist, may express their interest in participating in this ensemble by contacting the church office. The Chapel Music Team is made up of a community of musicians who rotate through, leading worship in the Chapel Service year-round, in addition to a few other special services.

Vesper Bells 

Directors: Gloria Song & Adam Hendrickson

Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary/Bell Room. 
Vesper Bells, a choir of adult ringers, plays for worship and special occasions throughout the year. Membership may be limited by numerical or audition restrictions.

Bel Canto Ringers 

Directors: Judy Brame

Thursday 9:00-10:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary/Bell Room. 
This choir of experienced adult bell ringers plays for worship throughout the year. They also play for occasions outside the church, usually around the Christmas season. Membership may be limited by numerical or audition restrictions.

First Pres Chamber Orchestra Youth & Adult

Director: Gloria Song

Rehearsal times very, Sanctuary.

The First Pres Chamber Orchestra includes strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboards, guitar, and more. Youth and Adults with all levels of experience are welcome. We participate in worship on a quarterly basis, sometimes more. Please contact Gloria Song, Department Head of Music and organist, with questions!

CHILDREN & YOUTH ENSEMBLES

Cherub Choir   Pre-K - 1st Grade

Director: LeAnn Malecha
Thursday 4:30-5:00 p.m. in the Choir Room 
The choir sings for worship every six weeks or so from September through April, plus special services including the annual Christmas Pageant.

Faith Choir   2nd - 6th Grade

Director: Gloria Song
Sunday 11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. in the Bell Room. 
The choir sings for worship every six weeks or so from September through April, plus special services such as the Christmas Pageant.

Combined Choir - Christmas 2025

Trinity Choir   7th - 12th

Director: Kitty Snyder 

Sunday 11:15-12:15 p.m. in the Choir Room

They lead in worship every five - six weeks and on other occasions throughout the year, including the Christmas Pageant.

Alpha Omega Chimers   2nd - 6th Grade

Director: Gloria Song
Sundays 11:10-11:35 a.m. in the Bell Room. 
This beginning training group for handbells is open to anyone in 3rd through 5th grade. It provides a chance to start learning the fun of handbell ringing.

Youth & College Bells (7th - 12th & College)

Director: Kirk Townander
Sundays 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary/Bell Room. 
All Jr. and Sr. Highs are welcome to join. They play for worship and special services throughout the year. It's a great way to mingle with other kids and make beautiful music.