Ensembles

There are many ways to be involved in music at First Lutheran. Some are listed below, but we are always open to new possibilities! Contact Brian if you'd like to get involved.

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir is the main musical ensemble of the church. It is open to all people high school age or older. The Adult Choir sings most Sundays during the school year at the 10:30am service. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-8:30pm. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to come to rehearsals. Free Child care is provided at all rehearsals.

Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir is open to all people high-school-age or older. It plays at the 10:30am service once or twice a month during the school year. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to come to rehearsals.

Guitar Group

The Guitar Group is an informal group of people who like to play guitar. They play at the 10:30am service about once a month, and are the core musical leaders for the outdoor service in July. Rehearsals are usually on an evening about once a month; times change based on the availability of members. Contact Brian to find out when the next meeting is.

Instrumentalists

Members who play instruments occasionally play in church at the 10:30am service. Any instruments, from saxophone to percussion, from bass guitar to trumpet, are welcome! Email Brian if you have an instrument you'd like to play.


Rehearsal tools

Listen to a recording of Sweelinck's Gaudete omnes. (Note - this recording is one step higher than we will sing it.)

Gaudete omnes - Soprano part

Gaudete omnes - Soprano/Alto part

Gaudete omnes - Alto/Tenor part

Gaudete omnes - Tenor part

Gaudete omnes - Bass part


In Peace and Joy - Bass part


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Adult Choir

Listen to the Choirs!

Lorain International Festival
June 21, 2011

The Adult Choir sings at the Heritage of Sacred Music Concert. There are other choirs that sing on this video, so you'll have to scroll to the following times to see First Lutheran's choir:
4:34 - Day of Arising, arranged by Brian Wentzel
14:10 - The Lord is Risen, by Gregor Aichinger
18:13 - Brighter than the Sun, by John Helgen

Concert with the Lorain County Community College Civic Jazz Band
November 20, 2010

The Adult Choir sings with the jazz band at LCCC.
Something About Believing, by Duke Ellington.
Ain't But the One & 99%, by Duke Ellington, Brian Wentzel soloist.

Rehearsal for Spring Concert
May 13, 2010

The Handbell Choir and Adult Choir get ready for the Spring Concert in this video taken by the local paper.