Wesley Memorial Vocal Choirs:
Chancel Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director; Frank Pifferetti, Accompanist
The Chancel Choir is open to all adults. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 pm in the Choir Room. This Choir sings at the 11 am worship service each Sunday in the Sanctuary and presents special music programs during the year. Each year, college students are invited to sing with the choir through our Choral Scholar Program. Students are selected by audition from nearby colleges and universities.
Youth Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director
Our Youth Choir is for grades 7-12 and they meet on an irregular basis for rehearsals for special occasions and worship services.
Carillon Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director; Frank Pifferetti, Accompanist
This choir is for grades 2-6 and they meet each Wednesday from 5-6 pm in the Choir Room. The Carillon Choir rehearses from September through Palm Sunday. They sing in worship and present special programs during the year especially at Christmas and in the spring.
Serendipities~ Hannah Dougherty, Director;
The SERENDIPITIES choir is for children ages four through first grade. The Serendipities rehearse on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 5:45 beginning in September and finishing each year on Palm Sunday. The choir sings for Sunday services and Wednesday Night Programs throughout the school year.
Choral Scholar Program
The Choral Scholar Program is open each year to college students that are interested in singing with the Chancel Choir. Students who are interested in auditioning for the program should contact the Minister of Music at the church office, 884 2204, during the spring. Positions are available during the academic year.
Wesley Memorial Handbell Choirs:
The Chancel Bells~ Michael Dougherty, Director
THE CHANCEL BELLS is the premier choir of the church. The Chancel Bells rings approximately six times each year, and attends festivals throughout the year. Regular rehearsals are scheduled on Thursday nights from 7:15 to 8:45 pm; extra rehearsals are also scheduled.
The Handbell Quartet~ Michael Dougherty, Director
THE WESLEY QUARTET is a small ensemble ringing experience. Currently enrollment in this group is closed. The Wesley Quartet rings regularly for both the Chapel and Sanctuary services, and also provides programs for groups in the community.
Wesley Ringers~ Frank Pifferetti, Director
THE WESLEY RINGERS is a handbell ensemble for upper elementary and middle high children and youth. The age requirement is either third or fourth grade (depending on enrollment) through eighth grade. The Wesley Ringers is a training choir, meets weekly during the school year on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 pm, and rings for service approximately four times during the school year.
Chancel Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director; Frank Pifferetti, Accompanist
The Chancel Choir is open to all adults. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 pm in the Choir Room. This Choir sings at the 11 am worship service each Sunday in the Sanctuary and presents special music programs during the year. Each year, college students are invited to sing with the choir through our Choral Scholar Program. Students are selected by audition from nearby colleges and universities.
Youth Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director
Our Youth Choir is for grades 7-12 and they meet on an irregular basis for rehearsals for special occasions and worship services.
Carillon Choir~ Michael Dougherty, Director; Frank Pifferetti, Accompanist
This choir is for grades 2-6 and they meet each Wednesday from 5-6 pm in the Choir Room. The Carillon Choir rehearses from September through Palm Sunday. They sing in worship and present special programs during the year especially at Christmas and in the spring.
Serendipities~ Hannah Dougherty, Director;
The SERENDIPITIES choir is for children ages four through first grade. The Serendipities rehearse on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 5:45 beginning in September and finishing each year on Palm Sunday. The choir sings for Sunday services and Wednesday Night Programs throughout the school year.
Choral Scholar Program
The Choral Scholar Program is open each year to college students that are interested in singing with the Chancel Choir. Students who are interested in auditioning for the program should contact the Minister of Music at the church office, 884 2204, during the spring. Positions are available during the academic year.
Wesley Memorial Handbell Choirs:
The Chancel Bells~ Michael Dougherty, Director
THE CHANCEL BELLS is the premier choir of the church. The Chancel Bells rings approximately six times each year, and attends festivals throughout the year. Regular rehearsals are scheduled on Thursday nights from 7:15 to 8:45 pm; extra rehearsals are also scheduled.
The Handbell Quartet~ Michael Dougherty, Director
THE WESLEY QUARTET is a small ensemble ringing experience. Currently enrollment in this group is closed. The Wesley Quartet rings regularly for both the Chapel and Sanctuary services, and also provides programs for groups in the community.
Wesley Ringers~ Frank Pifferetti, Director
THE WESLEY RINGERS is a handbell ensemble for upper elementary and middle high children and youth. The age requirement is either third or fourth grade (depending on enrollment) through eighth grade. The Wesley Ringers is a training choir, meets weekly during the school year on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 pm, and rings for service approximately four times during the school year.