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

COLLEGE & ADULTS

Chancel Choir

Director: David H. Edelfelt
Thursdays 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
Thursdays 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.

Chapel Music Team

Director: Charles Murphy

Thursdays 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 

Director: Gloria Song

Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the 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 & Gloria Song

Thursdays 9:00-10:15 a.m. in the 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.

KIDS & YOUTH

Cherub Choir   Pre-K - 1st Grade

Directors: LeAnn Malecha & Isabelle Esquivel
Thursdays 4:30-5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. 
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
Thursdays 4:20-5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 
The choir sings for worship every six weeks or so from September through April, plus special services such as the Christmas Pageant.

Trinity Choir   Junior & Senior High

Director: Kitty Snyder 

Sundays 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 11:00-12:00 p.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 Bells   Junior & Senior High

Director: Kirk Townander
Sundays 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Bell Room. 
All Jr. and Sr. Highs are welcome to join Youth Bells. They play for worship and special services throughout the year. It's a great way to mingle with other kids and make beautiful music.

MULTIGENERATIONAL

First Pres Chamber Ensemble  Ages 12-95

Director: Gloria Song

Rehearsal schedules vary with perforamances

Where: TBD

The new First Pres Chamber Ensemble is inviting instrumentalists from 12-95 years of age on every type of instrument - strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboards, guitar, or anything else!   Please contact Gloria Song, Department Head of Music and organist, with any questions!