Redeemer offers a wide variety of musical opportunities for
youth and adults.
Angel Choir: Ages 4 – 6 years old or Pre K
– Kindergarten. This is a music experience which allows
participants to discover the joy of sharing music, singing,
and movement together by vocal exploration - echo songs,
song/hymn refrains, simple action songs with movement and
folk songs; rhythm exploration - singing while tapping the
beat; listening exploration - sound/timbre exploration -
using games; movement, using gross and fine motor skills
along with action songs, ball, circle and classroom games
and dances, creative movement; playing with singing games,
learning how to play beginner bells and Orff instruments;
Christian education/prayer - lessons are framed around Bible
stories and church seasons. Through this musical experience,
the participants will hopefully develop a life-long love for
music and learn to share their gifts with the church.This
Group sings once a month. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 4:00 –
4:45 PM in the choir room.
New Inspiration Singers: Ages 6 – 8 years
old or grades 1 – 4. Since this age-group can read most
words, actual sheet music is used during their musical
experience time. This group has the motor skills and agility
for playing the bells and Orff instruments. Simple harmonies
can be introduced. Rhythmic exercises are incorporated as
well as vocal building exercises appropriate for this age.
An emphasis on how to use the voice is placed in each
rehearsal. This group sings once a month. Rehearsals are
Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the choir room.
Rejoice Singers: Ages 9 – 12 years old or
grades 5 – 8. This group of middle school/junior high sings
songs which incorporate multiple harmonies. Descants, 2 and
3 part melodies, and will combine classical, traditional and
contemporary selections throughout the choral season. Orff
instruments and bells will be available to play.
This group sings once a month. Rehearsals are Wednesdays
5:00 – 6:00 P in the choir room.
Contemporary Choir/Praise Band: High School
and up. This group mainly sings and provides instrumental
support for the Contemporary Service at 11 AM. Descants,
harmonies. Dramatic readings with the acting out of a gospel
from time to time as appropriate. This group sings every
Sunday. Rehearsals are Sundays 12:15 – 1:00 PM in the
sanctuary.
Alleluia Ringers (Handbell Choir): Junior
High and up. The Handbell choir requires basic music-reading
skills. Each player is assigned 2 or more bells. This choir
generally rings during the prelude, enhances various hymn
tunes and service music, the offertory, communion or other
special times.
This group rings once a month. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 6:30
– 7:30 PM in the church balcony.
Festival Choir: High School and up. The
Festival Choir sings multiple-part harmony from early music,
baroque, renaissance, classical, traditional to
contemporary. Each rehearsal begins with 10 minutes of vocal
warm-up and vocal building exercises, including breathing
and stretching. This group sings 3 or more times per month
and for special events/concerts. Rehearsals are Wednesdays
7:00 – 8:30 PM in the choir room.
For further information, please contact the Director of
Music, Valerie Giuliani, at music@redeemerhinsdale.com or
630 -323-5530.
Psalm 108:1
My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my
soul.
