Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church

Chancel Choir

Director: Beth Ann Bonnecroy
Chancel Choir is for adult singers who enjoy leading in worship with the classic music of the church. Choral masterpieces from the Baroque to the present, as well as Psalms, hymns, Spirituals and world music are part of the Chancel Choir repertoire. The Chancel Choir leads congregational song and sings an offertory anthem for 11:00 a.m. worship most weeks, and rehearses Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., September through May. Previous choir or music-reading experience is helpful but not required. New singers are welcome at any point in the year.

Phinney Ridge Gospel Choir

Director: Darren Hochstedler
Focusing on Black Gospel Music, Spirituals, and South African Freedom Songs, the 30 voice choir is a high-energy chorus that participates in worship at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 1-2 times per month as well as sings for other congregations and in the community throughout the year. Anyone with an interest is invited to join the choir. Church membership is not required. Instrumentalists are welcome. Rehearsals are most Wednesdays from 6:20-7:15 p.m. September through May. For more information, check out our website at www.phinneyridgegospelchoir.org or contact our director, Darren, at 206-783-2350.

Youth Choir

Director: Valerie Shields
Youth in grades seven through twelve are invited to join the Youth Choir.  Alumni often add their voices at festival services and other times throughout the year. The choir rehearses from 5-6:00 p.m. most Wednesdays of the school year.  These rehearsals focus on bringing great texts and music off the page and into our very lives through ever-developing voices, open hearts and active minds.  In so doing we grow in our understanding of music, ourselves, and our faith, enabling us to offer these gifts at worship.  The choir sings at the 8:30 a.m. service about once each month September through May, on Christmas Eve and during Holy Week. 

Angel Choir

Angel Choir is for children 4 and 5 years old.  We rehearse weekly from 5:30-6:00 p.m.  Our rehearsals focus on good singing posture, basic music education, exploration of musical instruments and active listening.  We learn to sing simple songs and participate in worship service two times per year.  Since many of these children come directly from childcare, our rehearsals close with a light snack and sharing time.  Contact the church office for more information.

Cherub Choir

Director: Donna Hoffman
The Cherub Choir is for children in grades K-2. We rehearse weekly from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and prepare to lead worship once a month. Our rehearsals focus on exploring our voices, matching pitch, moving to music, playing rhythm instruments and understanding our congregation’s worship. We learn to sing hymns, responses and anthems that reflect the theme of the scripture lessons. Our rehearsals close with a thoughtful prayer time.

Choristers

Director: Donna Hoffman
The Choristers choir is for children in grades 3-6. We rehearse weekly from 6:20-7:05 p.m. and prepare to lead worship once a month. Our rehearsals focus on healthy vocal production, reading and interpreting music, and understanding our faith through music. We sing hymns, descants, Psalms and anthems that connect to the weekly lectionary. Our rehearsals close with playing handbells, praying by candlelight, or singing in the sanctuary.

Handbell Choir

Director: Beth Ann Bonnecroy
Handbell Choir meets for 5-6 weeks in the fall and 5-6 weeks in the spring. Each 5-6 week session includes Sunday rehearsals, 5:30-6:45 p.m., and ringing in several worship services. The Handbells ring an offertory anthem or pre-service music as well as accompanying Psalms and hymns. No handbell experience is necessary, but some music-reading ability is required.