St. Michael's Lutheran Church Music Ministry
St. Michael's is blessed to have a number of ways for you to get involved in the musical life of the congregation. Whether you are a singer, play an instrument, or have an interest in ringing a handbell or two, there is a place for you to make music here. Please contact Dr. Jon Eifert, Director of Parish Music, if you have questions about any of the ensembles listed here. We hope to hear you making music with us soon!
Adult Choir (Mixed, SATB)
Our Adult Choir is open to all confirmed members of the congregation, and has a wide variety of ages represented. Under the direction of Dr. Eifert, the choir sings for Sunday worship services on a regular basis as well as other services during Advent, Lent, Holy Week, and other festivals. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings. Our repertoire, like our hymns, comes from across the ages of the Christian church and can range from unison to SATB settings. Come join us!
Handbell Choir
St. Michael's is blessed to have a wonderful handbell choir. We play a five-octave set of bells, which means that there are bells enough for everybody. The handbells appear in worship regularly; yes, you can be in both handbells and the Adult Choir!
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. This group is also directed by Dr. Eifert. Interested but inexperienced? Come anyway, and we will happily show you how this is done.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. This group is also directed by Dr. Eifert. Interested but inexperienced? Come anyway, and we will happily show you how this is done.
PRAISE Team
This group aids in worship, currently on a once a month basis. They lead our "contemporary" late service held on the last Sunday of every month except July and August. It is open to anyone who wishes to use their gifts in music for the glory of God and under the direction of Mr. Charles Chaveriat. Generally speaking the group is made up of vocals, keyboards, guitars, and light drums. Additional instruments have been used and are welcome to join. This group practices on Thursday evenings which start at 8:00pm and generally last an hour or a little more if time is needed. If this is an area in which you feel you have an interest please come check us out.
St. Michael's Lutheran Festival Winds
The Festival Winds is an instrumental group that appears in worship throughout the year. Made up of wind and percussion instruments, it includes musicians of all ages and experience levels. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. Repertoire includes hymn settings, brass and woodwind arrangements, and full ensemble works.
We always welcome more musicians to come play with us! You can join us at anytime! Contact Dr. Eifert for more information.
We always welcome more musicians to come play with us! You can join us at anytime! Contact Dr. Eifert for more information.