Music

Cantata 2026: A Vision Unfolding

Watch here for the video coming soon!

Jazz Trio

Sun, May 17 

Leading jazz scholar, composer, and performer, Deanna Witkowski, will bring her trio to enliven our worship experience with original anthems and arrangements of traditional hymns. 

“Good Vibrations”

FCCGE Handbell Choir

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.

Ireland Choir Trip Highlights

The choir trip was a magical, musical adventure! 22 singers plus 14 guests participated in the Limerick Sings! International Choir Festival. Our choir performed for a large audience at the Redemptorist Church, for a group of residents at a local hospital, and together with the dozen other choirs at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher! When they weren’t singing, they were surrounded by Irish music everywhere! Enjoy a gallery of our favorite photos and videos from the trip. You can also listen to the choir’s concerts on Youtube with this special link.

Our Staff Recital Was Unforgettable!

Our Next One is May 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm!

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 2025: Illuminare

“I was moved to tears!” “You brought The Light into my world this morning!” Our Cantata on Sunday was nothing short of illuminating. The swells of powerful, soothing, and uplifting music filled our sanctuary and the hearts of all who listened. Click the image to listen to Elaine Hagenberg’s masterwork and elevate your day and your mood.

An Irish Blessing Concert

Our choir went to Ireland in June and delighted us with a concert of their music on May 21st. But that’s not all! We featured professional Irish musicians who  delivered rollicking traditional Irish music. It was the craic!

Jazz Trio

Sun, May 17 

Leading jazz scholar, composer, and performer, Deanna Witkowski, will bring her trio to enliven our worship experience with original anthems and arrangements of traditional hymns. 

Summer Musicians Needed

Solo singers and instrumentalists (youth and adults) contact Michele Hecht about performing in worship this summer. Hurry before the dates fill up!

The Staff Recital is Back!

Wed, May 27 at 7:30pm

 Enjoy a fantastic evening of music – classical, jazz, Broadway, pop, folk and rock – performed by our talented music staff, clergy and leaders! Freewill offering for the music ministry. Not to be missed! This event will not be live streamed – a recording will be available at a later date. Contact Michele.

Choir Schedule

Choir Rehearses

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 Ensemble

The 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, 45-60 minute rehearsals in the weeks leading up. We will sing at the 10:00 am worship service on a Spring Sunday.

Contact Sherry Flugel with questions. 

Joyful Noise Choir (2nd – 5th grade

Directed by Beth Rosch. 

Gather with us for our Spring performance in worship. This involves 2, 45-60 minute rehearsals in the weeks leading up. We will sing at the 10:00 am worship service on a Spring Sunday.

 Contact Beth with questions.

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 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.)