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. elizabeth.waldon@gloriadeichurch.org (630) 968-6231 Ext. 103
SUMMER MUSIC:
Summer Choirs will be held once a month in the summer on the second Sunday of the month, meeting at 8:00 am in the lounge to sing at the 8:30 am worship service. The final Summer Choir will be held August 10. All are welcome.
Join us for a Hymn Sing before the 8:30 am Sunday worship services this summer on the fourth Sunday of the month, August 24. Here’s a chance to sing a verse or two of your favorite hymn. Come early (8:20 am) to join in the singing.
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
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
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
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
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!
INTERESTED IN MORE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP AND THE CHURCH?
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