Music
Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11:00 AM in the Sanctuary & online (Prelude begins at 10:45 AM)
A special service led by choirs of adults, youth, children, and handbells. The 8:30 AM service in the Chapel is the traditional service at that time with Rev. Dr. Jacob Bolton, preaching.
Remembrance Sunday Recording
Sunday, November 10, 2024
The Westminster Choir was joined by the Monticello Chamber Orchestra as we offer the East Coast premiere of Kim André Arnesen’s Requiem for Solace.
Music at Westminster
Westminster Presents
Monthly Music List
Want to know what hymns, anthems, choral or instrumental pieces are planned for worship this month? Check out the list below.
Choral Evensong
Adult Ensembles
Westminster Choir
Our volunteer chancel choir leads Sunday morning worship music weekly for the 11:00 AM service, and some services in the summer.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 PM
Chamber Choir
Selected singers from the Westminster Choir join our young Choristers for Choral Evensong and other occasional events.
Rehearsals are called as needed.
Westminster Ringers
An advanced group of adult handbell players (5 octaves Schulmerich). Plays at the 11:00 AM Sunday worship service 6 times a year. Currently our roster is full, but there is always a need for experienced ringers able to ‘sub in’ for ringers who must be absent for a rehearsal.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Celtic Cross Ringers
This intergenerational handbell choir is for new and learning ringers, adults and students in grade 6 or higher. Previous experience not required!
Rehearsals: Sundays, 9:00AM-10:00AM
Monticello Strings
Led by Music Ministries Director Ben Hutchens, Westminster members share their talent and passion for music in worship and special events.
Rehearsals are called as needed.
Play an Instrument?
Westminster Music Academy
WWP Music Club
Pre-K & Elementary
Pre-K and Grades K-5 learn vocal and choral skills through singing songs that teach faith concepts and the story of God’s people. Our young singers bring their music to Sunday worship about once a month, fostering their development as worship leaders. Grades are grouped Ages 4&5 (Cherub Choir), K-2nd (Genesis Choir) and 3rd-5th (Covenant Choir).
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 PM (Pre-K); 5:15-6:00 PM (K-2); 5:30-6:15 PM (3-5)
Family-friendly meal available for singers and their families for a small fee.
Westminster Choristers
Students in grades 6-12 learn music that challenges and inspires young singers, and helps develop their vocal skills. This ensemble sings with the adult Westminster Choir frequently and travels each year on a concert tour.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM, Choir Room
Family-friendly meal available for singers and their families for a small fee.
Registration
Chime Choir
Grades 3-5 have the opportunity to learn to ring hand chimes! This class is student led by one of our older youth who is an accomplished ringer, and is a great introduction to ringing English handbells.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:35-7:00 PM, Brides Room (off Fellowship Hall)
Family-friendly meal available for ringers and their families for a small fee.
Jubilate Bells
Young teens (Grades 6-12) develop Handbell ringing skills, an "ensemble sport!"
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Family-friendly meal available for ringers and their families for a small fee.
Consider becoming a member of the Westminster musical family! If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please contact Dr. Ben Hutchens.
Dr. Benjamin Hutchens, Director of Music Ministries
Yeri So, Assistant Director of Music Ministries
Molly Roden, Assistant for Children's Music
Heather West, Assistant for Children's Music
Elizabeth Kluegel, Assistant for Children's Music
Steven Holton, Assistant for Youth Handbells
Christine Hagan, Accompanist
