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The Contemporary Choir is involved in the 10:45 4th Sunday service currently. There are ideally 14 to 16 singers, which sing with the band. The choir sings an "anthem" besides leading the congregational songs. Persons as young as high school age are welcome to join - auditions are not required. Participation requires adequate singing ability, singing in parts (SATB), and a worshipful heart. The choir rehearses 2 or 3 Monday nights before the service, meeting in the chapel from 8:05 to 9:05 p.m., after the Monday night service concludes. The band rehearses with the choir on the last Monday before the service. Contact Jay Isaacson for more information. |
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Musicians who play guitar, bass, drums, and percussion are used for contemporary services. Musicians need to have a worshipful heart, competence on their instrument, and desire a standard of excellence. Rhythmic accuracy is critical to support the proper tempos needed for various song styles plus the comfort level of the vocalists. This is of the utmost importance for drummers and bass players. Musicians who are non-members or members of other churches are also included from time to time. Winds, brass, and other strings are sometimes used at various times of the year. Contact Jay Isaacson for more information. |
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The Praise Band is involved in the 10:45 2nd Sunday service currently. Each vocalist/song leader holds his/her own microphone, and most are able to sing solo. There are only 5 or 6 voices in this group due to technical limitations, plus a desire to have a different sound than the choir. Praise Band singers sing harmony in a soprano/alto/tenor format, with written music or improvised parts. This group occasionally sings an "anthem" or "special music." Keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums round out the band. The Praise Band has also provided music for various events including the Christmas Caroling at Brookfield Square and the recent LifeWalk lunch. Director Jay Isaacson selects these singers on an as-needed basis, welcoming others when needed. Qualifications include a sincere desire to help the congregation sing, a worshipful heart, and decent vocal aptitude. Rehearsals are the first Mondays of the month at 6:30 in the Youth Room, or more as needed. Contact Jay Isaacson for more information. |
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Contemporary worship services are currently held at the 10:45 service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from September through May, and on the 2nd Sunday during the summer. "Contemporary" refers only to the music, as the liturgical structure of these services retains the same format as the other services. The Praise Band or the Contemporary Choir currently leads the songs. The purpose of either group is to lead the congregation during the musical portions of "Contemporary worship" services in a meaningful and enriching way that honors and glorifies God through various diversified musical expressions. See Contemporary Musicians, Contemporary Praise Band, and Contemporary Choir pages for more information. |
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Festival Choir helps to make disciples by sharing the Gospel message, moving people’s hearts to praise their God, increasing their faith, and encouraging their service for Him in this world. Their vehicle for accomplishing this important mission is music, and participants in this activity should have a love for music and for using it to praise God. Members of Festival Choir often partake in other musical groups as well. An ability to sing helps, but is not a prerequisite – ability tends to improve with practice! This group meets to rehearse for services and to enjoy fellowship, prayer, food, and friendship every other week on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the chapel (8 to 9 p.m. during Advent and Lent). Contact Barb Oppermann for more information. |
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The Ladies Choir is for women who love the challenge of blending their voices in three to four-part harmony. Singing ability is helpful, as the group develops blend and tone through practice of moderately difficult pieces. Pieces are often sung in services but sometimes just for fun as well! The rewards of rising to the challenge are many: the joy of praising God in song, reaching others through music, enjoying Christian fellowship, and growing in musical ability. Members gather for about an hour and a half every other week on Wednesdays in the chapel. Contact Barb Oppermann or Sally Denkert for more information. |
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The members of The Master’s Singers share their gift of song in worship with local congregations as part of a Saengerbund, which consists of Men’s Choruses from Trinity/Freistadt in Mequon, St. Paul’s in Grafton, Grace in Menomonee Falls, and Hales Corners Lutheran. Led by Director Hilbert Wiedenkeller, they rehearse on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the balcony at 7 p.m. Contact Richard Boeck, Sr, for more information. |
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Ringers of Joy is a group of musicians who play hand bells and choir chimes. Ringers form a bond with each other and the congregation as they worship God together. High school-age and adult Immanuel members (or people currently taking the Adult Instruction class) are invited to become members of this musical ministry. Some experience with reading music and playing bells or other instruments is desirable. Ringers meet every Thursday, September through May (except holidays), from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the church balcony to learn to play in unity and to keep bells in good condition. Contact Marie Zehnder for more information. |
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