Ensembles

Sanctuary Choir

 This ensemble continues to provide the musical centerpiece for Sunday morning worship from September through June. Presenting an eclectic repertoire (oratorio choruses, traditional anthems, contemporary works, spirituals, gospel music, sacred jazz, newly commissioned works, global music, women’s choir music, men’s choir music), the choir sings a cappella or accompanied by a variety of instruments. During the Advent and Lent or Easter seasons, the choir performs major works with orchestra. Under its previous director, Mary Kay Easty, the Sanctuary Choir has sang in cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales, and performed at state and regional conventions for the American Choral Directors Association. The choir recently hosted the Millikin University Choir and the Northern Illinois University Chamber Choir, and held our own Fall Choral Workshops led by Dr. Karen Leigh-Post and Gospel music artist Ken Daniel. In 2009 the choir premiered its commissioned anthem, “Pentecost”, by British organist/composer Malcolm Archer. The choir welcomes new members, high school age through adults. No audition is required.

Percussion Ensemble

The church owns an extensive number of percussion instruments, providing opportunities for percussion ensemble offerings.

Please contact John Albrecht (733-7393) or the director, Victoria Daniel (734-5838), to participate and for more information.
 

Instrumentalists

Brass ensembles, harpsichord, string quartets, and chamber ensembles celebrate God's gift of instrumental music in worship. Instrumental ensemble opportunities are available throughout the year. Please contact John Albrecht for more information.

Workshop Handbell Choirs

The church owns five (5) octaves of English Whitechapel Handbells and two (2) octaves of Suzuki Tonechimes, adding another dimension of music to the worship experience.