Worship, Music & the Arts

There are many great ways to get the whole family involved in Hope's music and praise programs!

All groups (descriptions below) practice on Wednesday evening during WOW programming, with the exception of our contemporary teams.  If you or another family member is interested in participating in one of these groups, please complete a Music Program Registration for each participant – forms may be found at the welcome desk or online.  Please contact Becky Gee with questions regarding any of these groups.

Joyful Noise Choir
Children entering kindergarten 2010 or 2011

Angels of God Choir 
Children grades 1 through 5

Liturgical Dance I
Children grades 1 through 5

Liturgical Dance II 
Youth grades 6 through 12

Alpha Band (beginner level)
Youth grades 6 through adult

The Edge Music/Drama 
Youth grades 6 through 12

Traditional Choir
Adults and youth grades 6 through 12

Bell Choir 
Adults and youth grades 6 through 12
(participation depends upon open positions)

Orchestra
This group provides special music for the Christmas program and Palm Sunday worship service. You must be at the intermediate level of your instrument to participate.

Ensembles for Brass, Woodwind, String, Flute, Women’s Vocal and the Men’s Gospel Quartet
These ensembles and quartet provide special music for various services throughout the year.  You must be at the intermediate level of your instrument to participate.

Confirmation Band
Guitarists, singers and instrumentalists provide opening music for the confirmation program and meets prior to confirmation on Sunday evenings.  You must be in senior high or an adult to participate.

Have you ever considered being a part of a team that offers music for the contemporary service?  Now is the time to show your interest. Some teams practice mid-week (once monthly) and others practice on Sunday morning. Let us know your availability and we’ll place you on a team convenient for you.

Contemporary Worship Teams
Adults and youth grades 6 through 12, practice times will vary depending what Sunday you serve.


Leaders/Assistants needed 
Most leaders have blessed us with their return this year, however, we do have a few positions that need to be filled. Each of these groups practices on Wednesday evening during WOW programming. Please consider using your time and talents for the following groups:

• Leader and assistant for Liturgical Dance II – this group is for youth grade 6–12.
• An assistant to help Robin Taylor lead the Alpha Band – Alpha Band is for youth grade 6 through adult.
• An assistant to help Robin Taylor lead the Joyful Noise Choir – this choir is for children entering kindergarten in 2010 or 2011.