The Joy of Music at UDLC

“Next to the Word of God, music deserves the hightest praise.”

-Martin Luther

Join our Musical Ensembles

Our passionate Music Director, Carol Evans, invites people of all ages to share their talents—vocal or instrumental, solo or group—at our Sunday services. We have openings in all of our choirs. For more information about our musical ensembles and programs, please contact her.

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Chancel Choir for Adults

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The Chancel Choir welcomes adult singers to sing in a variety of worship repertoire styles each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, as well as on Christmas Eve and during Holy Week. Please feel free to join us anytime. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and occasionally after worship.

Children’s Musical Ensembles

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Led by our Music Director, Carol Evans

  • Grace Notes is our youngest musical ensemble for children ages 3 through Kindergarten. It’s a fun and experiential group, with singing, playing melody bells and rhythm instruments, and movement. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

  • The Voices of Praise is our choral group for all children in grades 1-7. The children learn to participate in the worship service while gaining musical skills and self-confidence. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Joyful Chimers is an advanced handchime choir for children ages 7 - 12. Prior ringing experience and an ability to read sheet music is recommended. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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For the Spirit Band

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Our band, For the Spirit, has been leading our contemporary worship for many years, playing popular contemporary Christian songs as well as their own original music. The band members are Perry Wolfe, Christy Evans, Doug Evans, and Gary Sprague. Check out For the Spirit songs on their YouTube Playlist.

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Adult Handbell Choir

Our handbell choir welcomes adults as well as high school students. We ring periodically at our Sunday services from September through May.  Our choir Director, Joyce Rosenquist, can teach you how to ring bells. We invite you to join us for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 6:45 – 8:00 p.m., in our chapel.