Choirs at Northminster
Chancel Choir
This 30+ voice adult ensemble is under the direction of Joseph Agnew. Made up of both volunteer and professional members, the choir rehearses weekly and performs throughout the year.
The Chancel Choir prepares and performs several major works in both worship and in concert each year. These larger works have included Masses by Schubert and Haydn; cantatas by Pinkham and Bach; as well as Requiem masses by Faure. It is open to musicians of all levels and welcomes new members.
Hand Bell Choirs
Northminster has both an adult and a youth hand bell choir. These ensembles are made up of volunteer musicians and open to all who are interested. They rehearse weekly and perform monthly in the worship services.
The 6th - 8th grader choir meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Bell Room to rehearse under the direction of Claire Jurs. This choir prepares anthems to be shared with the congregation in the 9:30 a.m. worship service.
Joyful Noise Choir
This children's choir for grades 1-5 is under the direction of Claire Jurs. Rehearsal is on Thursday nights from 7-7:30pm, after the ToGather dinner. The choir frequently sings in the 9:30 a.m. worship service.
Sunday School Choir
Children in grades 1-5 rehearse under the direction of Claire Jurs following Sunday School, from 10:45 to 11:05 a.m. This rehearsal time reinforces songs the children have learned throughout each of the Sunday School units. The Sunday School Choir frequently shares this music with the congregation in the 9:30 a.m. worship service.
Contact NPC Director of Music for information on any of these choirs.