Music

Music Ministries at Collegiate Wesley

Sunday Morning Band

Our worship music is often led by the trio of Ed and Lynn Kaizer singing and playing bass, along with Patrick Gagnon on the piano.  There is always room for more musicians and we often augment with additional singers and instrumentalists.  Contact Patrick Gagnon, Director of Music Ministries, for more information.  patrick@cwames.org

Chancel Choir

Our outstanding Chancel Choir has led worship for decades singing music from every style and tradition, but rooted in masterworks that amplify the message of each week’s sermon.  From Bluegrass to Bach, Gospel to Giacomo Puccini, Classical to Contemporary, we tell the old, old story with beautiful singing.  New members are always welcome in every section for weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:30, and Sundays from 9:15 – 9:45.  To learn more or get connected contact Patrick Gagnon, Director of Music Ministries patrick@cwames.org

Handbells

Collegiate/Wesley has a vibrant handbell ministry encompassing four ensembles offering ringing opportunities for every age and ability level.  Our Chancel Handbell Choir rings five octaves of Schulmerich Handbells, Malmark Choirchimes, and rings bronze-level music once a month during Sunday Worship.  This group rehearses every Wednesday from 7:30 – 8:30.  For more information, email Dee Dreeszen, Handbell Director.  deedree48@gmail.com

The Caroliers Choir is an avocational group that rehearses on Monday afternoons and affords participants the joy of music making without a “performance” component.  For more information, email Dee Dreeszen, Handbell Director.  deedree48@gmail.com

Our High School Handbell Choir rehearses directly after worship on Sundays from 11:15-11:45, and rings twice each season.  Our Middle School Handbell Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:30.  Both groups rehearse during the program year.  To learn more or get connected contact Patrick Gagnon, Director of Music Ministries patrick@cwames.org

Children’s Choir

We have an elementary aged Children’s choir that sings in worship once a month. They practice before Sunday School at 8:45 am. To learn more contact Lauren Loonsfoot, lauren@cwames.org

Special Music

We thoroughly enjoy hosting guest musicians and vocalists! If you have an interest in providing special music at Collegiate Wesley contact Patrick Gagnon, patrick@cwames.org 

Our choirs, handbells and other musical offerings beautify our worship. See where your gifts fit in!