Music Ministry

Join our Music Ministry!

Our music ministry has something for everybody! Prayerfully consider sharing your gifts and talents to minister in this capacity. As you know, our music ministry has grown tremendously and we wish to keep the momentum going. Please click the button below to fill out our Music Ministry form and let us know you are interested in joining.

Adult Music

Bethel Brass | High school students-adults

This ensemble rehearses each Wednesday from 5:45-6:30 pm and presents musical offerings and hymn accompaniment at least once a month throughout the church year. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Merle Savage.

Bethel Ensemble (Orchestra) | High school students-adults

This ensemble rehearses each Wednesday from 6:30- 7:30 pm and presents musical offerings and hymn accompaniment at least once a month throughout the church year. All abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Bethel Ringers | High school students-adults

This ensemble meets each Thursday from 7-8 pm in the Sanctuary and presents their musical offerings at least once a month. It is not a requirement to read music to play in this ensemble. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Blessings | Female Vocalists, high school students-adult

This women’s choir proclaims the Word of the Lord at least once a month and rehearses on Thursdays from 5:45-6:15 pm in the chapel. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Chancel Choir | High school students-adults

This ensemble meets each Wednesday from 7:30-9 pm in the Sanctuary. Lifting up the Word of God through song is our calling, and we do this through many different styles of music. The choir offers their gift of music at both the 9 and 10:30 am services regularly throughout the church year. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Cantori | High school students-adults

This ensemble meets each Thursday from 6:15-7 pm in the chapel. This newer ensemble is a balanced vocal group which focuses on more advanced choral pieces in a chamber setting.  If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Gate of Life Worship Band | All vocalists & instrumentalists

For high-school students through adults. This ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists leads worship at 10:10 a.m. in the Chapel each Sunday and rehearses prior to the beginning of the service in the chapel. Aspiring musicians are encouraged to fill out this online form or contact Michele Nyman at nyman@bethellutheran.com.

Sing for Joy | Male Vocalists, high school students-adult

This men’s choir shares the Good News with the congregation at least once a month and rehearses on Thursdays from 5:15-5:45 pm in the chapel. If interested in this ensemble, please contact Brock Besse.

Children’s Music

Cherub Choir | Ages 3 – Kindergarten

This ensemble is a fun and educational way for members to learn music basics by singing, playing rhythm instruments and beginning choreography. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening from 6-6:30 pm and these selections are offered to the congregation at various times throughout the church year. If interested in this choir, please contact Brock Besse.

Choristers Choir | Grades 1-5

This ensemble teaches youth to sing in unison and two parts. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening from 6-6:30 pm and these selections are offered to the congregation the 2nd Sunday of each month. If interested in this choir, please contact Terri Wehrman.

Jubilate Choir | Grades 6-12

This ensemble elaborates on the Choristers Choir with 3-part and 4-part selections. Rehearsals are each Sunday from 10-10:30 am in the music room. Members learn and share timeless messages in song from scripture the 2nd Sunday of each month. If interested in this choir, please contact Dave Gross.

History of Music at Bethel