Rehearsal: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Performances: The choir performs in worship twice a month (September – May), plus special holidays, events, and concerts. The choir also hosts performance tours internationally every 2-3 years.
Past tours have included Norway, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Germany, and Ireland!
About this group…No audition is necessary; the only requirement is a love for singing with a group of fun people!
Performances: Sounds of Praise performs once a month at worship, plus special events and holidays.
About this group…This is an ensemble of adult instrumentalists and vocalists. Openings in this ensemble are filled by audition.
Rehearsal: Sundays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Music Room
Performances: Once a month from September through May, plus on holidays.
About this group…The Brass Ensemble accompanies hymns and provides special music for worship once a month (September – May) plus holidays. Instrumentation includes trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
Rehearsal: Sundays from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Music Room
Performances: Every other month from October until May.
About this group…The Wind Ensemble accompanies hymns and provides special music for worship every other month. Instrumentation may include any brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument.
Rehearsal: Sundays at 7:00 PM
Performances: Occasionally throughout the year at worship services
About this group…The Woodwind Ensemble provides special music for worship on occasion. Instrumentation may include any woodwind instrument.
There are many opportunities for both vocal and instrumental soloists and small ensembles to provide special music during worship services. Assistance in finding and picking out music is available. Contact Mark Ertl at 952.985.7320.
Rehearsal: Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Performances: Bells of St. Andrew rehearses weekly and performs at worship once per month on the third Sunday (September – May) and special church holidays.
About this group…Bells of St. Andrew is an adult handbell ensemble who ring the 5-octave set of Malmark handbells and 4-octaves of Choirchimes. This ensemble is open to persons (men and women, college age, and beyond) with any level of handbell experience (from none to advanced). Music reading experience is helpful and training is provided! This ensemble is a welcoming and fun “family” to become a part of.
