MUSIC
Gloria Dei offers many opportunities for musicians of all ages and abilities to participate. Choirs and musical groups are listed below. If you’re interested in singing or playing a musical instrument in worship, please contact our Director of Music and we will find a place for you to participate.
For general inquiries please contact our Director of Music, Elizabeth Waldon.
GLORIA DEI MUSICAL ENSEMBLES:
FAITH CHOIR -TRADITIONAL CHOIR: HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT
Faith Choir provides liturgical leadership and anthems for the 8:30 a.m. service on most Sundays and festivals. Participation is open to all, and no previous experience is necessary.
Rehearsals
Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:00 pm - Choir loft
Contact
elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231 Ext. 103
MERCY RISING - CONTEMPORARY VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL: HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT
The band Mercy Rising provides musical leadership at the 10:30 a.m. service. This ensemble is open to experienced vocalists and instrumentalists. Our band currently includes voice, guitar, bass, and drums.
Rehearsals
Sunday: 9:50 - 10:15 a.m. - Nave
Contact
elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231 Ext. 103
GLORIA DEI BELL CHOIR: YOUTH - ADULT
Gloria Dei Bell Choir is for those with previous handbell experience and musicians who want to learn to play handbells. Musicians of any age are welcome. This group rings monthly in worship at either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. services.
Rehearsals
Wednesday: 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. - Nave
Contact
elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231 Ext. 103
BLESSED NOTES CHOIR: GRADE 2- ADULT
Blessed Notes is open to people second grade and older interested in learning to play bells and chimes and how to sing. Basic music skills and handbell techniques will be taught to anyone who wants to become a member. We will occasionally play for worship as our schedule dictates.
Rehearsals
Monday: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. - Nave
Contact
sue.scharping@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231
“All hands in” drum circle: 2ND GRADE - SENIOR CITIZENS
This new group includes something for everyone! There is no singing, just rhythmic chanting and playing percussion instruments while a narrator reads a Bible story. This is fun for families because we will have drums, shakers, sticks, tambourines, etc. No experience is necessary. Our first event will be based on The Creation. You don’t have to be in every Bible story group. You can sign up for the first one and then decide to do more or just be in an occasional production. Rehearsal times and safe-distancing locations will be decided by Sue and the members of the drum circle based on everyone’s schedule.
Rehearsals
TBD
Contact
sue.scharping@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231
SOLOISTS/INSTRUMENTALISTS: ALL AGES
Vocal and instrumental soloists are encouraged to contact the Director of Music Ministries to arrange rehearsals and opportunities to share your talents in worship. If you are interested in participating, I will find a place for you!
Contact
elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org
(630) 968-6231 Ext. 103
INTERESTED IN MORE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP AND THE CHURCH?
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This weekly program provides music and commentary to support the church in evangelism and worship, basing each week's music on the scriptural lessons specified in the common lectionary. Accomplished members of the St. Olaf College community share chief responsibility for Sing For Joy's content.
With Heart and Voice presents sacred music that spans the full range of Western classical music, from the Gothic period through the 21st century, with occasional surprises from the non-western tradition. The program, hosted by Peter DuBois, celebrates the seasons of the liturgical year and focuses on the richness and beauty of sacred music.
Celebrating the pipe organ, the king of instruments.
The National Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Cherwien, seeks to strengthen, renew and preserve the Lutheran heritage of choral music through the highest standards of performance and literature.