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 (Grades 1-3)
- 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, 8:40 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (September - May)
- Room 202
- Led by Stephanie Weidel
- Register here.
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, 8:05–9:20 a.m. (September-May)
- Room 130
- Led by Marilyn Edewaard
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, 7:45–9:30 p.m. (September - May)
- Sanctuary
Bells
Ring Forth! (Upper Elementary - High School)
- Our 'Ring Forth!' handbells ensemble welcomes those in upper elementary grades through high school. No musical experience or training is needed. Parents, please contact our music office to sign up your children.
- Sundays, 8:30–9:25 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
Beginner Strings Course
- A free six-week course will be offered to children, ages 6 and up, with interest in taking the violin.
- Taught by Briannah Steele
- The course will be based on of the Suzuki method of teaching. Parents and children must attend the class and commit to daily practice outside of class. Families must rent a violin and purchase the Suzuki Violin Book 1 with the CD. Violin rental should take place ONLY after either the first class or after meeting with Ms. Steele to determine proper sizing. Families who wish to continue and join the Fourth String Ensemble must enroll in private lessons with Ms. Steele or a teacher of their choosing.
- Email Susan Fuller for more details.
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 five to six 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.
Fourth Strings (New)
- A new string ensemble for young musicians
- Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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Students must be ages 6 and up, and currently taking private lessons in violin, viola, or cello. Rehearsal attendance and practicing outside of rehearsals is required. Some parents may be asked to attend rehearsals. The ensemble will play in worship twice in the fall and twice in the spring, and rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings, three times per month.
- Led by Susan Fuller. Email Susan for further details.
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Please register here.
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.
Special Events
Christmas at Fourth CD sales
Every December, the choirs, instrumentalists, members, and friends of Fourth gather together for A Festival of Lessons and Carols to honor and celebrate the birth of Christ. This year, we are pleased to make available a new compact disc recording that brings together some of the musical highlights from these services over the past eighteen years. Our new CD, "Christmas at Fourth," will be available for $15 beginning in June
1. Sussex Carol - Preview
2. Because This Child Was Born - Preview
3. Of The Father's Love Begotten - Preview
4. Noel - Preview
5. O Magnum Mysterium - Preview
6. Procession - Preview
7. Highland Cathedral - Preview