Music
Music plays a vital role in the worship life of First Congregational
Church. The 8:30 Open Door Service includes piano selections and several
hymns. The chapel has a small Möller
pipe organ which is used occasionally. The main service in the sanctuary
includes music by the Chancel
Choir every Sunday, with occasional selections by the Bell Choir, the
Cherub Choir, and Joyful Noise. The organ was completely rebuilt in 1997
by the Berghaus Organ Company and
is a magnificent instrument of 50 ranks (sets of pipes) that allows the
performance of a varied
repertoire. We try to include music from diverse historical periods and
styles. The Jane Hampton Chipman Lenten Organ Series has just finished
its 25th year. This series of free noontime organ
recitals is presented to the Elgin community each Friday during Lent
and concludes with a choral concert on Good Friday.
Cherub and Joyful Noise Choir News!
Cherub (thru 2nd grade) and Joyful Noise (3rd thru 8th grade) Choirs
return on September 14 at a new rehearsal time! We will be meeting
following
the 10:15
a.m. service in the basement for 30 minutes. Parents, what a great
opportunity to meet fellow FCC parents and members at fellowship hour!
For more information, please call Letty Jocius at 847 464 2195.
ATTENTION: ALL ADULT SINGERS AND RINGERS
The Adult Chancel Choir and Adult Handbell Choir will kickoff their
season with rehearsals beginning on Wednesday, September 3. Handbells
will join up in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. and Chancel Choir will meet
in the choir room in the basement at 7:30. Pass the Word!
Chime Choir Begins September 9!
Hey Kids! The Children's Chime Choir is gearing up for another productive
season. Fourth graders and older are invited to join us for rehearsals
in the Sanctuary on Tuesdays at 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. This is a wonderful
opportunity to learn how to read music and enrich our worship experience.
If interested, please sign up on the sheet that will be outside the
church office or talk to one of the directors.
The first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00
p.m. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask one of us.
Mary Ellen Flaks – (847)695-7306
Jeanne Rothlisberger – (847)464-5856
Mary Lou Whetstone – (847)741-2087
Rehearsal will take place in the Sanctuary.