Adult Ensembles

With Heart and Hands and Voices

 "The music we experience in our services helps us to focus on God and others and how we should live as Christians in our world. The music offers moments for peaceful reflection, something that maybe we don't find as often as we need during the week. The encouragement and comfort the music brings can be a much-needed balm for the tired or distressed, a reminder that God is near. These things are meaningful to me, and it is a special joy to participate with people of all ages at Gary who love giving to others through music." ~ Beth Graves

Choral Groups

Chancel Ensemble 



High School to Adult – Jennifer Whiting, Director; Kevin Lange, Pianist

Sopranos, altos, tenors, basses. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7–8 p.m, Choir Room.

Men's Ensemble


High School to Adult, Tenors and Basses– Phil Roberts, Director
Rehearsals are second an third Saturdays from 8 to 9 AM in the Choir Room

Celebration Sing-Along


High School to Adult – Jennifer Whiting, Director

Sopranos and altos will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays from 7-8 PM in the Choir Room.

 

Festival Choir



High School to Adult – Jennifer Whiting, Director

Festival Choir is on hiatus during the pandemic.
This combined chorus led by Jennifer Whiting prepares and sings a special musical offering in the spring, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Large works in recent years include Rutter's Gloria, Forrest's Requiem for the Living, Jenkins' Mass for Peace, and Robert Ray's Gospel Mass

 

Instrumental Ensembles High School to Adult

Strings, brass, or combinations of instruments accompany the worship services at various times throughout the year. Jennifer Whiting oversees these special projects. Please speak with her to find out how you may share your instrumental gifts with our church family or email  .

 

 

 

 

 

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