The choirs and orchestras of Fourth Presbyterian Church create beautiful music to the honor of our Great God and Savior. We welcome men and women, boys and girls, to come and join. If you would like to offer your time and talent in this special way, please consider any of these opportunities.
Choirs
Celebration Choir (K-Grade 3)
- The Celebration Choir provides basic vocal training for young choristers. The choir rehearses weekly and leads the service in worship periodically. The children’s choirs also have occasional opportunities to participate in ministry by singing at other churches and nursing homes.
- Sundays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (September - May)
- Room 202
- Led by Susan Fuller
Covenant Choir (Grades 4-8)
- The Covenant Choir continues to provide choristers with vocal training. The choir rehearses weekly and leads the service in worship periodically. The children’s choirs also have occasional opportunities to participate in ministry by singing at other churches and nursing homes.
- Sundays, 8:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. (September-May)
- Room 130
- Led by Marilyn Edewaard
Chapel Choir (Grade 9 - Young Adults)
- The Chapel Choir rehearses weekly and sings during worship services periodically. The Chapel Choir also participates in ministry opportunities by occasionally singing at other churches and nursing homes.
- Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (September - May)
- In the Chapel
- Led by Diana Mears
Sanctuary Choir (Adults)
- Adults with at least intermediate music experience are welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir for rehearsals. The Sanctuary Choir leads the congregation in worship at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services each week, and once a month during the summer.
- Thursdays, 7:45 - 9:00 p.m. (September - May)
- Sanctuary
- Led by Dr. Douglas Mears
Bells
Ring Forth! (Grades 3-6)
- Our 'Ring Forth!' handbells ensemble welcomes all children in grades 3-6. No musical experience or training is needed. Parents, please contact our music office to sign up your children.
- Sundays, 8:40 - 9:25 a.m. (September - May)
- Room 146
- Led by Mary Clark
Bells of the Trinity (Grades 7-12)
- Bells of the Trinity is for students with 1-2 years of handbell experience or several years of musical study. Please contact the music office to join.
- Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. (September - May)
- Room 146
- Led by Mary Clark
Special Blessings: Explorers and Choirchimes!®
- Special Blessings offers this program for persons with special needs. Special Blessings periodically leads the congregation in worship with choirchimes!®
- Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (September - May)
- Room 123
- Led by Shari Fast
Instrumental
Fourth Orchestra
- The Fourth Orchestra is open to all adults and high school students who play a musical instrument with at least intermediate level proficiency.
- There are three rehearsals prior to each service performance, which occur 5-6 times a year from October to May.
- Advent and Christmas also provide special opportunities for participation.
- Led by Mary Clark
- Contact the music office for more information.
Fourth’s Flutes
- Fourth’s Flutes is a flute ensemble composed of various flute voices and accomplished players. Perform introits, offertories or choir accompaniment during Sunday worship.
- Led by Cynthia Keith
- Contact the music office for more information.
Brass Ensemble
- The Brass Ensemble plays occasionally during worship services. Accomplished brass players including adults and high school students are welcome.
- Led by Mary Clark
- Contact the music office for more information.
Jubilate Quartet
- Jubilate is a quartet for accomplished string players. They play the prelude before worship services several times throughout the year.
- Led by Carolyn Lincoln
- Contact the music office for more information.