Musical Ensemble at Christ the King Lutheran Church
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Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries
Bev Butler, Accompanist & pianist Erin Wendt, 2019-2020 Sacred Music Intern & Children’s Choir Director All ensembles are currently welcoming new members. If you are interested in ringing with the handbells, singing with the choir, becoming part of the contemporary praise team, or want to find out how you can serve as an Assisting Minister please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music. Email: hillarydoerries@gmail.com | Office: 574-272-4306 |
Rehearsal Schedule |
The Sanctuary Choir
Dates: Rehearses late August through late May on Wednesday evenings
Location: Music Room #505
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (In Advent and Lent, rehearsals are 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
The Sanctuary Choir sings three to four times a month at alternating 8:15 am and 11:15 am services and for other special events such as: Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope, Sights & Sounds of the Season, The Triduum
and more!
The Alleluia Ringers
Dates: Rehearses late August through late May on Thursday evenings
Location: Music Room #505
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Alleluia Ringers play during the traditional worship services once a month and for other special events. Reading music is a requirement for this ensemble.
Xalt!
CtK’s Contemporary Christian Ensemble
Dates: Rehearses year-round on Thursday evenings
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Xalt! is the sole provider of music for the 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship service. In addition, Xalt! also provides music for other events, such as the Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope, Sights & Sounds of the Season, Summer Worship in the Outdoor Chapel, and more!
MUSIC for CHILDREN and YOUTH
SNL Children’s Choir
Dates: Rehearses twice a month during Sunday Night Live! and is led by CtK’s Sacred Music Intern
Time: 4:30 p.m. for Youth Choir (6th - 12th grade) and 5:30 p.m. for Children's Choir (K-5th grades)
All children ages 6-12 are welcome.
Other opportunities for children and youth:
Because children and youth are a vital part of the life of Christ the King, they are welcomed and encouraged to express themselves and share their musical gifts in worship. In addition to musical ensembles, children and youth are welcome and encouraged to:
Dates: Rehearses late August through late May on Wednesday evenings
Location: Music Room #505
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (In Advent and Lent, rehearsals are 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
The Sanctuary Choir sings three to four times a month at alternating 8:15 am and 11:15 am services and for other special events such as: Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope, Sights & Sounds of the Season, The Triduum
and more!
The Alleluia Ringers
Dates: Rehearses late August through late May on Thursday evenings
Location: Music Room #505
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Alleluia Ringers play during the traditional worship services once a month and for other special events. Reading music is a requirement for this ensemble.
Xalt!
CtK’s Contemporary Christian Ensemble
Dates: Rehearses year-round on Thursday evenings
Location: Sanctuary
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Xalt! is the sole provider of music for the 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship service. In addition, Xalt! also provides music for other events, such as the Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope, Sights & Sounds of the Season, Summer Worship in the Outdoor Chapel, and more!
MUSIC for CHILDREN and YOUTH
SNL Children’s Choir
Dates: Rehearses twice a month during Sunday Night Live! and is led by CtK’s Sacred Music Intern
Time: 4:30 p.m. for Youth Choir (6th - 12th grade) and 5:30 p.m. for Children's Choir (K-5th grades)
All children ages 6-12 are welcome.
Other opportunities for children and youth:
Because children and youth are a vital part of the life of Christ the King, they are welcomed and encouraged to express themselves and share their musical gifts in worship. In addition to musical ensembles, children and youth are welcome and encouraged to:
- Serve as cantors and assisting ministers
- Sing or play their instrument during a worship service
- Sing with the Sanctuary Choir, ring with the Alleluia Ringers (reading music is required)
- or sing or play with Christ the King’s contemporary praise ensemble, Xalt!