musical ensembles at christ the king lutheran church
Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries
Bev Butler, Accompanist & pianist
Erin Wendt, 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, or becoming part of the
contemporary praise team, please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music.
Email: hillarydoerries@gmail.com
Office: 574-272-4306
Bev Butler, Accompanist & pianist
Erin Wendt, 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, or becoming part of the
contemporary praise team, please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music.
Email: hillarydoerries@gmail.com
Office: 574-272-4306
HANDBELLS: The Alleluia Ringers*
Season: late August through late May
Weekly rehearsal: Monday evenings in the Music Room #505 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Alleluia Ringers play during the traditional worship services once a month and for other special events such as:
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ Christmas performances at local venues
~ The Great Vigil of Easter
*Reading music is a requirement for this ensemble.
CHOIR: The Sanctuary Choir
Season: late August through late May
Weekly rehearsal: Wednesday evenings in the Music Room #505 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
(In Advent and Lent, rehearsals are 7:30-9:00 p.m.)
The Sanctuary Choir sings three to four times a month alternating 8:15 am and 11:15 am services and for other special events such as:
~ Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope (first Friday in October)
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ The Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Great Vigil of Easter, Christmas Eve and more!
MUSIC for CHILDREN and YOUTH
The children’s music ministry is currently restructuring to better incorporate children and youth of all ages into the musical soundscape of Christ the King. Check back often for updates and more information, especially as the 2019-2020 season approaches.
Note: Because children and youth are a vital part of the life of Christ the King, they are welcome 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!
To learn more about how your children can become involved in the music ministry, please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries.
PRAISE ENSEMBLE: Xalt!
Season: Year-round
Weekly rehearsal: Thursday evenings in the Sanctuary from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Xalt! is the sole provider of music for the 9:30 am contemporary worship service. We are singers, pianists, guitarists, drummers, violinists, and more! We enjoy making music that you would hear on contemporary Christian radio, along with selections from our denominational hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), African American spirituals, folk tunes, and more. We are musicians of all ages with differing skills and ability levels, but we love what we do and hope you might come jam with us sometime!
In addition to 9:30 a.m. worship, Xalt! also provides music for other events, such as:
~ Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope (first Friday in October)
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ Outdoor Worship (one Sunday a month in June, July, August, and September)
~ The Great Vigil of Easter
~ Christmas Eve
ASSISTING MINISTER: The ministry of the Cantor
Season: Year-round
What is a Cantor?
A Cantor is often a non-clergy person that helps facilitate weekly worship. On a normal Sunday morning, the duties of the Cantor include:
~ Leading the congregation in singing the responsive Psalm*
~ Leading the Intercessory Prayers
~ Praying the prayers after the Offertory and Communion
~ Helping the pastors serve Communion
~ Recessing with the pastors to the back of the sanctuary to lead the congregation in the dismissal
*Note: At Christ the King, one does not necessarily have to be a singer to serve as Cantor. While the singing of the weekly Psalm is required during the months of September through May, the Psalms are spoken during the summer months.
Serving as a Cantor is a wonderful way to get involved in the music ministry without having to make a commitment to weekly evening rehearsals. If you would like to learn more please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries.
Season: late August through late May
Weekly rehearsal: Monday evenings in the Music Room #505 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Alleluia Ringers play during the traditional worship services once a month and for other special events such as:
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ Christmas performances at local venues
~ The Great Vigil of Easter
*Reading music is a requirement for this ensemble.
CHOIR: The Sanctuary Choir
Season: late August through late May
Weekly rehearsal: Wednesday evenings in the Music Room #505 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
(In Advent and Lent, rehearsals are 7:30-9:00 p.m.)
The Sanctuary Choir sings three to four times a month alternating 8:15 am and 11:15 am services and for other special events such as:
~ Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope (first Friday in October)
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ The Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Great Vigil of Easter, Christmas Eve and more!
MUSIC for CHILDREN and YOUTH
The children’s music ministry is currently restructuring to better incorporate children and youth of all ages into the musical soundscape of Christ the King. Check back often for updates and more information, especially as the 2019-2020 season approaches.
Note: Because children and youth are a vital part of the life of Christ the King, they are welcome 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!
To learn more about how your children can become involved in the music ministry, please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries.
PRAISE ENSEMBLE: Xalt!
Season: Year-round
Weekly rehearsal: Thursday evenings in the Sanctuary from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Xalt! is the sole provider of music for the 9:30 am contemporary worship service. We are singers, pianists, guitarists, drummers, violinists, and more! We enjoy making music that you would hear on contemporary Christian radio, along with selections from our denominational hymnal (Evangelical Lutheran Worship), African American spirituals, folk tunes, and more. We are musicians of all ages with differing skills and ability levels, but we love what we do and hope you might come jam with us sometime!
In addition to 9:30 a.m. worship, Xalt! also provides music for other events, such as:
~ Annual Hymn Festival of Healing and Hope (first Friday in October)
~ Sights & Sounds of the Season (Advent Lessons and Carols)
~ Outdoor Worship (one Sunday a month in June, July, August, and September)
~ The Great Vigil of Easter
~ Christmas Eve
ASSISTING MINISTER: The ministry of the Cantor
Season: Year-round
What is a Cantor?
A Cantor is often a non-clergy person that helps facilitate weekly worship. On a normal Sunday morning, the duties of the Cantor include:
~ Leading the congregation in singing the responsive Psalm*
~ Leading the Intercessory Prayers
~ Praying the prayers after the Offertory and Communion
~ Helping the pastors serve Communion
~ Recessing with the pastors to the back of the sanctuary to lead the congregation in the dismissal
*Note: At Christ the King, one does not necessarily have to be a singer to serve as Cantor. While the singing of the weekly Psalm is required during the months of September through May, the Psalms are spoken during the summer months.
Serving as a Cantor is a wonderful way to get involved in the music ministry without having to make a commitment to weekly evening rehearsals. If you would like to learn more please contact Hillary Doerries, Director of Music Ministries.