One of two adult choral ensembles, the Chamber Choir sings primarily at the 11:00am service. The repertoire runs the gamut of choral music for the last 5 centuries. On festival days the Chamber Choir will join forces with the Chancel Choir to perform larger works. Rehearsal time: Thursday evenings - 7:30pm. Open admission, no audition required.
One of two adult choral ensembles, the Chancel Choir sings primarily at the 8:00am service. The repertoire runs the gamut of choral music for the last 5 centuries. On festival days the Chancel Choir will join forces with the Chamber Choir to perform larger works. Rehearsal time: Wednesday evenings - 7:30pm. Open admission, no audition required.
Evangelical's handbell ensemble, plays 5-octaves of Malmark handbells and 3-octaves of Malmark chimes. The group plays at varying services twice a month and on festivals. Rehearsal time: Thursday evenings - 6:15pm. No audition required to join, but please contact Jim Loeffler, Director of Music Ministry first for more information.
The Praise Ensemble is the "house band" for our 9:30 AM Contemporary worship. Rehearsal time: Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM. Open admission, no audition required.
Jesse Willet Joins Music Staff
Jesse Willet, a dynamic and spirited Christian guitarist and vocalist, has joined the music staff of Evangelical Lutheran Church as the Assistant Director of Music Ministry in Frederick. He is the fiance' of Whitney Pritchett (their wedding is in September) and currently participates in the music ministry of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Westminster. He will serve with a 90-day renewable contract beginning June 1, 2007. For more information, contact Jesse at jessewillet@yahoo.com.
The Chorister Choir is for young people in grades 3 to 8. They sing in worship twice a month at varying services and at most festivals. They wear robes and have music folders like the adult ensembles. Rehearsal time: Wednesday evenings - 6:00pm. Open admission, no audition required.
The youngest of our music ministers, aged 4 - 2nd grade. They sing in worship about once a month. They are our best ensemble! Rehearsal time: Wednesday evenings - 5:30pm. Open admission, no audition required.
Evangelical is blessed to have many instrumentalists who do not necessarily play or sing with a particular ensemble, but are available to play when needed. If you would like to use your musical talents in worship, please contact the Director of Music Ministry at the church office.