Church of the Lakes
Music Ministry

Julie Geiser
Director, Sanctuary Music

Church of the Lakes offers a variety of music ministries for both adults and youth.  This includes the Adult Chancel and Sanctuary Choirs, several youth choirs, hand bells and instrumental groups.

This 55 voice choir serves at our 11:00am Sunday service. The choir performs a wonderful mixture of classical, contemporary and spiritual compositions.  Rehearsal is Thursday evening from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.  New members are always welcome.

Sanctuary Choir

This choir sings at the 8:30am Sunday worship service.  Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9:30am for one half hour.  New members are welcome.

Bells of the Lakes

This outstanding group of musicians play 4 1/2 octaves of Malmark hand bells. They play regularly throughout the year as well as at area festivals, weddings and events.  The group rehearses on Thursday evenings.

Children’s Chorus

• Cherub Choir

This choir for our 3-6 year olds helps introduce them to singing in worship. Dawn Crum is the Director. The Cherub choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.

• Wesley Choir

This choir is designed for first to third graders. They perform several times throughout the year. The Wesley choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons.  The Director is Dawn Crum.

• Asbury Choir

This choir is designed for fourth to fifth grade kids. They perform several times throughout the year.  The Asbury choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons.

• Middle School Choir

  This choir is designed for sixth to eighth graders.  They perform several times throughout the year.  The Middle School choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons.

Handbells & Instrumental

Children's Chimes

• Joy Ringers

This ensemble of four ringers shows off their ability to ring 4-in-hand.  They ring occasionally for worship, but also perform for area organizations, weddings and parties.

• Youth Bells

This group consists of 6th through 12th graders who perform a number of times throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons.

• Children's Chimes

This beginning group of children ringers (3rd-5th grade) play our two octave set of Malmark choir chimes.  This is primarily a stepping stone to ringing the handbells in the Youth bell choir.  However, they will play occasionally throughout the year as prepared.

• Brass Ensemble

This group is made up of musicians playing the traditional brass instruments.  Instrumentalists interested in playing with the group should contact Denny Smith at 330-499-6626.

• Dixieland Jazz Band

This new group adds a jazz flavor to both the 9:30am and 11:00am worship. Instrumentalists wishing to be a part of this fun group should contact Denny Smith.