MINISTRY OF MUSIC
Our church community is blessed with many talented members who willingly and generously share their musical gifts. Pianists, vocalists, guitarists, brass and wind players regularly perform during Sunday worship services and special church events such as our annual Advent Vespers service.
Memorial's size is especially conducive to performance opportunities for our children - many young musicians participate in worship throughout the church year. A small ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists offers contemporary Christian music such as Marty Haugen's "Now the Feast and Celebration."
HANDBELL CHOIR
Memorial Lutheran Church has four octaves of beautiful Malmark handbells that are used in the worship service.
The handbell choir consists of a cross-generational group of members of the church community. The number of members in the choir may change but it does not deter the group from doing wonderful things with the music! The choir rehearses on Saturday mornings at 9:30. The rehearsals generally continue over an 8-week time period.
Dedication is a key to this group of volunteers. No music experience is needed but the desire to contribute beautiful music to the worship service is a very big plus
CHANCEL CHOIR
Choral music is a treasured part of our Lutheran heritage. Our Chancel Choir performs a wide variety of anthems and helps lead the singing of hymns and liturgy. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 PM and sings alternately at the 8:30 or 10:30 services on Sunday, September through May. New adult and high school age members are always welcome.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The Children's Choir is a great opportunity for young members of the congregation to participate in the worship service!
The choir is open to youth grades one through five. Rehearsals begin in September and continue through May. They are held on Wednesday evening from 6:30 until 7:30.
The choir participates in the worship service twice a month. The choir also participates in the Advent Vespers service, Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday and Easter services.
It is a wonderful opportunity for youth that enjoy music to meet new friends in their church community!