If you are interested in joining a choir or instrumental ensemble, please email ellenpool@comcast.net or call 616-456-1456.
Sanctuary (Adult) Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is Westminster’s principal choir and sings every Sunday during worship at 10:00am from September through May. The Sanctuary Choir sings a variety of music—from hymns to the works of the great masters—and presents two major works every year: a Christmas concert open to the public and a spring presentation during worship. The Sanctuary Choir is open to all adults, members and non-members alike, college age and above. No vocal auditions are required and new members are always welcome. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Sanctuary Choir is directed by Ellen Pool, Interim Sanctuary Choir Director (ellenpool@comcast.net).
Instrumental Ensembles
The Westminster Winds is a multi-generational group of volunteer instrumentalists. The Westminster Winds is open to anyone sixth grade through adults. All are welcome and no auditions are required. The Westminster Winds is directed by John Martin.
The Westminster Festival Strings is also a multi-generational volunteer group, consisting of string players from sixth grade through adult. The Festival Strings is directed by Lee Copenhaver.
Children's and Youth Choirs
Children’s choir programs (preschool through fifth grade) are integrated with the Sunday morning education hour, providing children with an opportunity for multidisciplinary learning while easing scheduling stress on families. Three year-olds through first-graders are introduced to music ministry through the Cherub Choir, directed by Lindsey Doody. The Carol Choir is for second through fifth-graders.
The Chapel Singers choir is open to sixth through eighth-graders, both members and non-members. This group also rings handbells. The Chapel Singers participate regularly in the worship services and participate in a spring musical. The Kirk Singers choir is open to high school students, members and non-members. The Kirk Singers sing approximately once a month for morning worship services, and they also participate in the annual Christmas Concert. The Kirk and Chapel Singers are directed by Jackie Schoon, Interim Director of Youth Choirs.
Fall 2021 Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Sunday Morning
- Pre-K and kindergarten: Cantus Choir, 11:15-11:30 a.m.
- First and second grade: Cherub Choir, 10:10-10:40 a.m.
- Third through fifth grade: 9:30-10:10 a.m.
Sunday Afternoon
- Middle school (sixth through eighth grade): Chapel Singers, 4:00 p.m.
- High school (ninth through twelfth grade): Kirk Singers, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening
- Adults: Sanctuary Choir, rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays and rehearsal before worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.