Daybreak

The choir sings a variety of choral music including hymn tunes, world music & gospel. All are welcome to join this choir that will rehearse during the day and lead in worship once a month at the early service. Take a little time to refresh, try something new or perhaps something you haven’t done in many years, build community, give back to the church, enjoy the gift of music!

• Open to people of all ages and stages who are available during the day. Childcare may be arranged if needed.
• Rehearses 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:45 – 11 a.m. Sing at the 8:30 a.m. service on the first Sunday of each month.
• Contact: Julianne Erbrecht

Chancel Choir

Adults of all ages and abilities are invited to sing in the Chancel Choir. There are no prerequisites to singing in the Chancel Choir.

Highlights this year will include: Fall Retreat on Saturday, September 15; Worship Festival in November, presenting Vivaldi’s Gloria in December, and partnering with
Falls Church Presbyterian for a special
presentation in the spring. Childcare
is available. New singers are always
welcome!

Through the power of music as prayer, proclamation, and praise, the Chancel Choir is committed to declaring the Gospel, creating a Spirit-filled environment, calling all people to serve and glorify God, and celebrating God at work in our lives.

The Chancel Choir leads the congregation in singing and provides special music for worship on three Sundays a month, from September through June. The choir enjoys a broad repertoire including classical, modern, hymn tunes, spirituals, and major works. They typically present a Christmas cantata during Advent and periodically provide a program during Lent or Holy Week.

• Adults of all ages
• Rehearses Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m.
• Contact Julianne Erbrecht

Brass Choir

The Brass Choir includes brass players of all ages and abilities.

• All ages
• Rehearses Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m.
• Contact Karen Miller or Basil Decina

Acoustic Ensemble

This ensemble offers an eclectic mix of acoustic-based music. They lead in worship quarterly and will rehearse to support upcoming services.

• Adults
• Contact TJ Johnson

Flute Choir

The Flute Choir plays regularly in worship and for special occasions throughout the year. This ensemble gives flutists of all abilities the opportunity to play duets, trios, and group selections as well as accompany hymns in worship.

• Youth and adults
• Rehearses Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
• Contact Sheryl Schy

Handbell Choirs

Handbell Choir 1

Open to youth, young adult,and adult ringers, this group rehearses once a week (day TBA) from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Rehearsals begin mid-September and continue through mid-June. Because ringers are responsible for a specific bell assignment rehearsal attendance is very important. Music reading skills are needed.

• Youth and adults
• Rehearses once a week (day TBA) from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• Contact Sherrie Brady

Handbell Choir 2 (paperless)

The members of this group will be called as needed for ring-in, hymn embellishment, bell tolls, Christmas bells, Easter fanfare, etc. “Paperless” means there will be no printed music used. Little rehearsal will be required, and music reading skills are not needed.

• Youth and adults
• Rehearses as needed
• Contact Sherrie Brady