Grace Lutheran Church
Sharing God's Grace
1300 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock IL, 60098
Phone: (815) 338-0554 Fax: (815) 338-0913

Sharings God's Grace with our Ministry of Music

CHOIRS GEAR UP FOR NEW YEAR — Information and schedules about all our choirs will be reviewed this Wednesday, Sept. 1, in a 45-minute meeting that starts at 5:30 p.m. Parents are asked to register new and returning singers with director Tammy Baier for grades 2-6 and Jan Burns for ringers in grades 4-8. Registration for singers grades 7-12 can also be completed. The rehearsal days and times will be provided and plans for when each choir will sing in church. This year provides a great opportunity for confirmation-age singers to become the core of a brand new choir of singers lead by Larry Lagerhausen. Church choir has benefits that communi-ty or school choirs can't offer. We both sing and speak about our Savior, Jesus Christ and our relationships are spiritually-bound. Find out what a great time awaits the youth of Grace. Adults interested in singing or ringing at Grace are also welcome at the 5:30 meeting or may simply attend the Sept. 1 bell rehearsal at 6 p.m. and/or Chancel Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m.

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CHILDREN – YOUTH CHOIR SCHEDULE INFORMATION

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CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIR’S SCHEDULE 2010-2011

Cherub Choir - Our smallest singers (ages 4 through grade 1) learn about sharing Jesus in their lives through song, arts, crafts, games and stories. The Cherubs rehearse Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in room 105; on service days, there is a warm-up session in the choir room (time to be announced). Thereafter, children sit with parents until time to sing, usually just before Children’s sermon). This choir will again join forces with the Pre-school for some services.
November 14 – 10:45 am – anthem: 
November 25 –warm-up @ 6:40 pm for 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve service – anthem:
December 24 – Christmas Eve 4:30 pm, warm-up 4:15 pm – anthem:

Messenger Choir - Messengers are for grades 2 through 3 and rehearse Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in Choir room, and usually at 8 am for warm-up/review on Sunday mornings when the choir sing., Messengers generally sing at 8:30 and then after Sunday School, sing during approximately the first 15 minutes of the 10:45 am service. They are dismissed to their parents when the Children’s Sermon occurs. Children develop a fuller understanding of their choir role, their voices and through prayer sharing, conversation and fun activities, the message they share in worship.
October 3 – ecumenical service concert project to support the work of WACM. Rehearsal @ 4 pm, meal supplied @ 5:30, concert 7 -8:15 pm anthem: “Festival Alleluia”
October 17 –anthem: “Festival Alleluia” repeats
2010 Choir calendar – concluding Messenger schedule:
November 7 - All Saints Day – anthem:
November 25 - WEDNESDAY Choir room warm-up 6:25 pm for 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve service

Joyful Sound Choir - Joyful Sound is for grades 4 and 6 and meets in Choir room for rehearsal Wednesdays at 6:15 pm and generally at 8 am for warm-up/review when the choir sings on Sunday mornings, Messengers generally sing at 8:30 and then after Sunday School, sing during approximately the first 15 minutes of the 10:45 am service. They are dismissed to their parents when the Children’s Sermon occurs. Children develop a fuller understanding of their choir role, their voices and through prayer sharing, conversation and fun activities, the message they share in worship.
October 3 Ecumenical service concert project to support the work of WACM. Rehearsal at 4 pm; meal supplied at 5:30, concert 7-8:15 pm
October 17 –anthem: “Festival Alleluia” repeats
November 25 WEDNESDAY Choir room warm-up 6 pm SHARP for 6:20 pm Thanksgiving Eve service; anthem:
December 5 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - anthem:
December 24 – Christmas Eve 4:30 pm – warm-up @ 4 pm – anthem:

Youthful Spirit - Grades 7 and 8 (gathers on Sundays at 5:15 pm in Grace Center. Warm-up on days the choir sings are usually at 8 am in the Choir room for the 8:30 service)
October 3 Ecumenical service concert project to support the work of WACM. Rehearsal at 4 pm; meal supplied at 5:30, concert 7-8:15 pm. Anthem: “Children of the Light” plus combined anthems
October 31 – Reformation Day – anthem:
November 25 WEDNESDAY Choir room warm-up 6:15 pm SHARP for 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve service – anthem:
November 21 – Christ the King service – anthem:
December 24 – Christmas Eve 4:30 pm – warm-up at 4 pm – anthem:

High School Choir– Grades 9 and above (rehearsals are Sundays at 6:30 pm in the choir room as well as warm-ups 30 minutes before service in which the choir sings.
October 3 Ecumenical service concert project to support the work of WACM. Rehearsal at 4 pm; meal supplied at 5:30, concert 7-8:15 pm. Those also singing adult music: rehearsal is 2:30 pm.  Anthem “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” plus combined anthems
October 30 CONFIRMATION SATURDAY Service @ 5 pm. Warm-up 4 pm – Anthem:
November 25 WEDNESDAY Choir room warm-up 6:00 pm for 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve service – anthem:
November 28  1st Sunday in Advent 8:30 am service – anthem:
December 24 – 7:30 pm – Sanctuary warm-up @ 6:30 pm – Christmas Story told in dance, carols, anthems and narration.

Chancel Choir - Director of Music Ministry Ron Fredriksen leads our high school and adult singers in the Chancel Choir. Gathering for weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., this large-group choir leads worship and sings anthems at the 8:30

Praise & Worship Teams - Adults and high school youth who participate in one of the small group contemporary Praise Teams rehearse in one-hour segments with Director Ron Fredriksen on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. The teams are joined by a band to lead the liturgy and sing special music at the 10:45 a.m. contemporary Sunday worship service. Worship Teams provide traditional music at our Saturday 5:00 p.m. or Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship services, and rehearse as scheduled.

Bell Choir - If you are in grade 10 through adult and can read music and have good rhythmic sense, you are a great candidate for our Bell Choir. Rehearsals are Wednesdays during the school year in room 102 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Graceful Ringers - Grades 4 through 8 rehearse on SUNDAYS @ 6:30 pm in room 102 with warm-up at 7:30 am SHARP in the sanctuary choir loft on service days they ring. They will generally ring 8:30 services)
October 31 – Reformation Day – anthem: “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation”

Festival Choirs/Children’s Christmas Program - Festival rehearsals are mostly Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (some Thursdays) as scheduled in advance of Christmas, Transfiguration, Easter, and other festival weekends. Singers who are unable to commit to a regular choir but still wish to sing a few times a year will find our Festival Choirs a great option. Grace’s children present an annual Christmas Program in December. Rehearsals for drama and singing parts begin in November and are usually on Saturdays. All children who wish to participate are welcome—from the biggest shepherd right down to the littlest angel!

Instrumentalists - Instrumentalists of all kinds and abilities are welcome to share their gifts with the congregation in solo, ensemble and large group settings. Our 10:45 a.m. Sunday contemporary service band is a great place to join an ensemble in uplifting praise music. The ability to read music (chord symbols for guitar and bass) is necessary. Help will be provided for those who need assistance in preparing to join this group. Our 8:30 a.m. and festival worship services often involve small and large orchestral accompaniments. We are seeking players for new ensembles, especially brass. Small group and individual instrumentalists also enjoy playing at our relaxed 5:00 p.m. Saturday service. Contact Ron Fredriksen to learn how you can use your instrument in God’s praise!

Sight and Sound Team - Singers or non-singers can help our music ministers by setting up and taking down equipment used for our presentations, including sound technicians. Teams would help with contemporary services and special services including cantatas and children’s presentations.

Special Music Offerings - Individuals, duets, small groups and other opportunities are always available for those who wish to share their gifts in worship! Piano accompanists are also needed for our children and youth choirs.

ALL CHOIR General information - 2011: All choirs will participate on March 6th, Transfiguration Sunday (Dixieland) 8:30 & 10:45; a Sunday or Wednesday evening in Lent (March 13-April 10 )and Palm Sunday or Easter which occur April 17- 24. The choir season ends after Easter. Please try to keep your choir singers/ringers available when his or her choir is rehearsing or leading worship.