Lancaster Church of the Brethren is a musical church! We sing our faith to God in a variety of ways, with ensembles for all ages and in a variety of styles. Come join us as we praise God through song! Here are our musical ensembles:

The Chancel Choir, under the leadership of Director of Music Emery DeWitt, provides music for our Sanctuary worship service, with great music from the past and from modern composers. In addition, the choir is the centerpiece for the annual Starlight Tea Christmas Concert, held on a Sunday evening during the Advent season. Accompanied by Sanctuary organist Margaret Marsch, rehearsals are fun, fast-paced events! The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings, 7:45 – 9:15, September through mid-June. No audition is necessary - some music reading skills required.

The Carillon Bell Choir, also directed by Emery DeWitt, is comprised of eleven ringers who dedicate much time and effort to create the magical effect of handbell ringing! They ring in Sanctuary services approximately monthly, and also are featured in the Starlight Tea Christmas Concert and in occasional area concerts. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30, September through mid-June. Strong music reading skills are required for this advanced ensemble. There are often opportunities for substitute ringers due to travel or other scheduling issues. Please contact Emery DeWitt if you’d like to try ringing – it’s fun!

Our Chapel Worship service at 8:00 AM is ably served by Chapel organist Jeanne Heck, who is also responsible for scheduling special music for that service. There are opportunities for soloists (both instrumental and vocal) in all of our worship services – the Chapel service at 8:00 AM, Morning Psalm at 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM, and the Sanctuary Worship service at 10:15 AM. We would love to talk with you if you are interested in singing or playing to the glory of God!

The Morning Psalm Praise Band and Morning Psalm Singers is a dynamic ensemble which provides music for two Morning Psalm contemporary worship services every Sunday, year-round!  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Auditions are required to perform with this ensemble.