The primary purpose of the music ministry is to encourage, facilitate, and enhance the singing of the gathered assembly. On any given Sunday that singing may include music spanning more than 1000 years of Christian history. Ancient chant, traditional hymnody, world music, and contemporary song all find voice here. Such diversity has cultivated many opportunities for musically-inclined individuals. Here is an alphabetical listing. For more information or to join any of these ensembles please contact the music director. 

Carillon Choir

The Carillon Choir (handbells) rehearses Wednesday evenings from October through December and during the season of Lent. The Choir plays Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (half-hour concert), and Easter Sunday (fifteen minute prelude). 

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir provides leadership during the 11 a.m. Sunday Festival Service and Holy Days from September through May. The Choir rehearses Sundays at 10 a.m. and once a month remains after church for a fellowship luncheon and extended rehearsal. 

Festival Chorus

The Festival Chorus sings large works for chorus and orchestra and is formed as needed for special events or concerts. Rehearsals are scheduled in conjunction with those events. 

Funeral Choir

The Funeral Choir provides leadership for congregational singing during funeral services. Those desiring to sing in this choir should contact the music director to be placed on the “call list”.

Kids Korus

The Kids Korus, recommended for grades K-6, sings several times a year including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. A “pizza practice” is held from 5:45-6:45 p.m. on a preceding evening.

Men’s Chorus

The Men’s Chorus sings several times a year. A “coffee and donut rehearsal” is held at 7:45 a.m. the preceding Saturday. 

Praise Band & Choir

The Praise Band & Choir includes bass, rhythm and lead guitars, keyboards, drums, sax, lead singers and choir. The Praise Band & Choir provide musical leadership during the 9 a.m. Contemporary Service year-round. Practice for everyone is Sundays at 8:00 a.m. The instrumentalists and lead singers have an additional practice Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.

Reformation Brass

The Reformation Brass is comprised of trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba players. The Brass adds a festive flair to Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Reformation services and other occasions. Practice is scheduled as needed.

Rise & Shine Choir

The Rise & Shine Choir provides leadership during the 8 a.m. Traditional Service which involves hymns only. 

St. Matthew Orchestra

The St. Matthew Orchestra is comprised of string, wind, and brass players. The orchestra plays during worship services, assembly programs, and fellowship events September through May. Practice is Sundays at 9 a.m. and other times as needed.

Summer Choir

The Summer Choir provides leadership during the 11 a.m. service in the summer when the Chancel Choir is on break. 

Youth Bells

The Youth Bells (handbells) ring Christmas Eve and Youth Sunday. Practice is scheduled in conjunction with those services. 

Youth Orchestra

The Youth Orchestra is comprised of string, wind, and brass players. The Youth Orchestra plays Christmas Eve and Youth Sunday.  Practice is scheduled in conjunction with those services.

Other Opportunities

Vocalists and instrumentalists are needed throughout the year for worship services, weddings, funerals, and other occasions. A roster is kept in the music office.