Music

Sing with the Choir! Rehearsals

Thursdays, 7 pm

Open to anyone, not just church members.  No audition, no music reading required.  Can’t make rehearsals every week?  No worries, just come when you can.  Can’t join right now?  Join any time!  Contact Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry.

Travel with the Choir to Ireland! 

June 2025

Travel with the Choir to Ireland! – Our choir is going to participate in the Limerick Sings International Choral Festival, June 4-9, 2025, and we would love to have you join us, either as a singer or as a guest.  Enjoy a musical tour with multiple performances at a variety of venues, sightseeing and lots of traditional Irish musical entertainment along the way.  We have now surpassed the minimum required number of 30 travelers, so additional travelers can be added through January. Contact Michele Hecht.

Our Staff Recital Was Unforgettable!

Our staff recital went off without a hitch and was well received. It was a beautiful, cool evening filled with a variety of music, instruments and voices. Pastor Seth relived his glory days with and rocked the house. Click below to see the recital!

Cantata 2024: Fill the Earth with Music

Fill the Earth with Music was performed last Sunday, April 28th with every pew filled. 50 voices, orchestra and guest soloists filled our hearts and souls with world music, sung in many different languages and styles. Matt Stout has created a very special, professional-grade video for us to enjoy (right). Thank you to our music staff, our choir and all of you for your support and delight in what was a very special morning in the life of our faith community.

Choir Schedule

Thursday evening, 7:00-8:30  p.m.

Contact Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry with any questions and interest!

 

A Community of Music

For specific schedules for any of the music groups, see the church website (fccge.org), the weekly e-Newsletter, or Sunday’s bulletin.

Adult Choir (grade 9 through adult)

Co-directed by Michele Hecht and Jeff Haeger

Contact Michele Hecht.

The FCCGE Choir sings a variety of musical styles and performs in worship on a regular basis. 

Rehearsals:  Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. 

Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir, directed by Matthew Prins , is open to 6th graders through adults. The ability to read music is very helpful, but ringing experience is not a pre-requisite.  Rehearsals:  Tuesdays, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Matthew for more information.

Soloists/Instrumentalists

Soloists and ensembles are invited to share their talents during Sunday morning worship services.  On special occasions, we invite players to participate in a large ensemble, such as an orchestra. Contact Michele Hecht.

Taizé Ensemble

Experienced instrumentalists are invited to play in a small ensemble on Communion Sundays (usually once a month). We use the prayerful and repetitive music from the Taizé community of France. Contact Michele Hecht.

Recorder EnsembleThe Recorder Ensemble is a group of adult musicians who play recorders of all sizes and perform many styles of music. The group meets on an occasional basis. Contact Michele Hecht.

 

Music for Children and Youth

Angel Choir (ages 4 -end of 1st grade)

Gather with us for our Spring performance in worship. This involves 2-3, 30-45 minutes rehearsals in the weeks leading up. We will sing at the 10:00 am worship service on Sunday March 23rd. Contact Sherry Flugel with questions. 

 

Joyful Noise Choir (2nd – 5th grade):  May (during worship)

Directed by Beth Rosch.  Contact Beth 

3 Rehearsals (TBD): See the church website (fccge.org), the weekly E‑Newsletter, or Sunday’s bulletin for any updates or upcoming events, including specific dates and times.

 

High School musicians are invited to join the adult choir and handbell choir and perform as soloists or in small groups. 

Contact Michele Hecht.

A Community of Worship

Music Makers Ministry

This new ministry supports the music staff and finds new ways to help the music ministry grow.  For more information, contact Michele Hecht. Director of Music Ministry (630-469-3096 ext. 15.)