The Joyful Mission of Redeemer's Choirs is to lead the congregation in worship through hymns and liturgy, and to proclaim the Gospel through psalmody, anthems and spiritual songs which underscore God's Word as it is read and preached. Drawing on the rich Lutheran musical heritage and a wide variety of other musical traditions, Redeemer's choirs reflect a diverse and growing congregation.

All of Redeemer's Choirs are now accepting members as the new season begins. Look at the exciting plans described below and contact the appropriate leader for membership information. Participation in Redeemer's choirs does not require membership in the church.

 
Members are adults (post high school) who love music, have pleasant voices, and are willing and able to learn and work as part of a team.
Participation includes Sunday services at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.. We usually do the same music in both services. While a few singers sing both services, most do one or the other; on festival Sundays, we ask everyone to sing both services, as they are able.
On September 13, 2009 the choir will be featured in a Mendelssohn Madness Concert celebrating the composer's 200th birthday and in November 2009 in Harvest Home Concert: A Midtown Thanksgiving 
(www. HarvestHomeConcert.org). 
Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. and  Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Each rehearsal has people from both the 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. services; they choose the one that is most convenient for them. The Sunday morning rehearsal provides a good option for people who travel during the week, or who have children in Sunday School. Wednesday night is a little more thorough rehearsal because of the extra half-hour.
Leader: David Hansen, Director of Adult Choral Activities

Members are men of all ages.
Music is varied: from classical to gospel, easy to challenging.
Participation includes Sunday services several times a year and occasional special events in the church and the community.
Rehearsals are 9:30 AM on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
Leader: David Hansen

Members are adults who have auditioned for the ensemble.
Participation includes occasional concerts and special services, as well as Sunday services occasionally during the year. This season's performances include Mendelssohn's Six Anthems for the Church Year and Jesus, meine Zuversicht in the Mendelssohn Madness Concert (September 2009), the Harvest Home Concert (November 2009) and Bach's Lobet den Herrn in the Bach Birthday Bash (March 2010).
Rehearsals are on alternate Tuesdays, 7-9 PM.
Leader: David Hansen, Director of Adult Choral Activities

Members are adults, high school age or older.
Participation includes Sunday services at several times during the year, events in the community and an annual handbell festival.
Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Leader: Sarah Hawbecker, Organist and Director of Children’s Music

Instrumentalists are also needed for special occasions in anthem accompaniments, as prelude soloists or in small ensembles. Players of all instruments—keyboards, woodwind, brass, strings and percussion—are encouraged to introduce themselves to the music staff.