music ministry
Ensembles
There is a way to make music at Village for anyone who wants to do so. Whatever your age or training, please come be a part of the music ministry here!
Mission Campus Music Ensembles
Adult Choral Ensembles
Village Choir
Village Choir is the principal adult chorus of Village Church. The choir sings for 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at the Mission Campus (choir members choose which service they sing). Rehearsals are Thursdays, mid-August through May from 7-8:30 p.m. The choir is open to all adults without audition. In addition to Sunday services, the choir presents several concerts each season and a highly anticipated annual Christmas Concert, Tidings of Joy.
Contact Director: Dr. Josh Maize
Chamber Choir
Chamber Choir is an option for Village Choir members who want to sing more challenging music. The choir rehearses from 8:40-9:40 p.m. Thursdays at Mission Campus, following the main Village Choir rehearsal. In collaboration with other community ensembles, the Chamber Choir presents concerts each year. Past projects have included Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem,” Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Service,” and Mahler’s Symphony No. 2.
Contact Director: Dr. Josh Maize
Alegría
The Alegría choir welcomes adults whose schedules don’t necessarily allow for a weekly rehearsal or performance commitment. The group rehearses periodically on a Saturday morning or afternoon to learn an anthem and then shares it in worship the next morning. Alegría also participates in the annual Tidings of Joy concerts.
Contact Director: Dr. Elisa Bickers
More Love Chorale
This adult ensemble is a great entry or re-entry for those who are interested in singing, but not sure about the demands of singing every week. The choir sings at worship services one Sunday per month. The ensemble of 25-30 singers rehearses from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept.-May in Room 15, Mission Campus.
Contact Director: Helen Hofmeister
Summer Choir
Summer Choir is a more casual iteration of Village Choir that sings for the 11 a.m. Mission Campus worship service during the month of July. Rehearsals are 10:15 a.m. Sundays in the Chapel. The choir does not wear robes and sits among the congregation for worship. Anyone who likes to sing – middle school through adult – is welcome.
Contact Director: Dr. Josh Maize
Adult Instrumental Ensembles
Village Brass
Village Brass rehearses from 7-8:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, September through May in the Mission Campus Sanctuary, and performs in worship regularly. High school and adult players are welcome.
Contact Director: Dr. Langston Hemenway
Morning Bells
Morning Bells is our intermediate adult handbell ensemble that meets 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Sept.-May in Room 12, Mission Campus. Handbell choirs offer their music in morning worship approximately three times per semester. Please note that participation in handbell choirs is limited to the number of bell positions available. Please contact the director for more information.
Contact Director: Helen Hofmeister
Village Ringers
Village Ringers is our advanced adult handbell ensemble that meets 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept.-May in Room 12, Mission Campus. Handbell choirs offer their music in morning worship approximately three times per semester. Please note that participation in handbell choirs is limited to the number of bell positions available. Please contact the director for more information.
Contact Director: Dr. Elisa Bickers
Children’s & Youth Ensembles
Morning Stars Children’s Choir
Morning Stars Choir, for grades K-6, meets select Sunday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. There is one choir for all ages, led by Jenny Hull, Susan Nagel and Rebecca Enslow. Choir meets in Room 14 immediately following Lighthouse (Sunday School). Children will sing in worship periodically, and help serve as worship leaders as much as possible. Choir members may also choose to participate in the annual Morning Stars Christmas Musical during the advent season. Children do not have to be part of the choir to participate in the musical.
Contact Director: Jenny Hull
Morning Stars Beginning Bells
Beginning Bells is an introductory hand bell ensemble that meets on select Sundays from 10:45-11:30 a.m. in Room 12, Mission Campus. This group is open to students in 4th grade and up.
Contact Director: Rebecca Enslow
Village Voices Youth Choir
Village Voices is a non-auditioned youth choir for students in grades 7-12 that rehearses on a weekly basis. This ensemble helps lead worship roughly once per month on Sunday mornings and presents concerts and events throughout the program season. Village Voices rehearses from 5-6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings. The ensemble is dedicated to high-level sacred music and developing students’ overall musicianship and vocal skills. Other activities include recording projects, retreats and tours.
Contact Director: Dr. Josh Maize
Youth Bells
Youth Bells is an intermediate hand bell ensemble for children and youth (4th grade through high school). They rehearse Sunday afternoons in Room 12, Mission Campus. Please note that participation in this group is limited to the number of bell positions available.
Contact Director: Rebecca Enslow
Antioch Campus Music Ensembles
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir Choir sings for 9:30 a.m. worship services at Antioch Campus. The choir is open to all without audition. During the advent season, the choir leads the community in an annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Contact Director: Dr. Aaron Redburn
Antioch Ringers
This ensemble is an intermediate adult handbell group that plays in worship at Antioch Campus. Participation in handbell choirs is limited to the number of bell positions available. Please contact the director for more information.
Contact Director: Dr. Aaron Redburn
