Music Department
RCB’s music department is proud to offer opportunities for anyone to be involved with music.
We have six choirs ranging in age from 4 to 95, handbell choirs for 5th grade-adult, and a world-class concert series both on our own and in partnership with Concordia Conservatory. Hymns, diverse choral repertoire – from medieval to modern – and use of our fabulous Austin Organ, Op. 2804 define our worship style.
For more information about all of these options, please continue to explore the music section of this website!
S T A F F
Caitlin Dowling
Caitlin joined RCB as Director of Music and Liturgy in March of 2020. She oversees the entire music department and directs the youth and adult choirs.
Dr. Cameron Wentz
Cameron joined RCB as Associate Director of Music & Organist in August of 2022. He accompanies the choirs and directs the handbell choirs.
C H O I R S A T R C B
To register for our choirs, click below.
Questions? Please contact us below.
Adult Choirs
Chancel Choir
Adults
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9pm
Adults of all ages are invited to join this dedicated group of volunteers and professional section leaders. Chancel Choir leads music at the 10:30 AM Sunday worship services September through May, and extra services and concerts throughout the year.
RCB Schola
Professional Octet
Schedule TBD
This group is comprised of auditioned, professional singers that participate in various capacities throughout the church year.
LIFT YOUR VOICE
CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEMS, FALL 2022
SEPTEMBER
25
18
OCTOBER
2
9
23
30
Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
HAROLD FRIEDELL
Laudate Nomen Domini
CHRISTOPHER TYE
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Teach Me, O Lord
THOMAS ATTWOOD
Help Us to Help Each Other Lord
S. DRUMMOND WOLFF
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Lord, Make Me an Instrument
JOHATHAN WILLCOCKS
I Lift My Eyes to the Hills
MARGARET BURK
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O Be Joyful
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
O Salutaris Hostia
MELANIE BONIS
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Blessed are the Pure in Heart
WALFORD DAVIES
Be Not Afraid, from Elijah
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
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Old Hundreth Psalm Tune
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
Youth Choirs
Chapel Choir
6th – 8th grade
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6pm
Cathedral Choir
4th – 6th Grade
Wednesdays 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Kirksingers
9th – 12th grade
Mondays 5:15 – 6 :00 p.m.
Carol Choir
1st – 3rd Grade
Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Cherub Choir
Pre-K through Kindergarten
Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
H A N D B E L L S A T R C B
A tradition at RCB for over 40 years, our handbell program offers instruction for ringers for several age groups. To register for any of our choirs, please click the button below.
Questions? Email Cameron
Adult Handbells
Matin Ringers
Adults
Mondays 10 – 11am
Concert Ringers
Adults
Wednesdays 10 – 11:30pm
Youth Handbells
Kirk Ringers
9th – 12th Grade
Sundays 2 – 3pm
This group occasionally rings in worship and participates in the Christmas and Spring handbell concerts.
Whitechapel Ringers
6th – 8th Grade
Sundays 1 – 2pm
This group occasionally participates in worship and participates in the Christmas and Spring handbell concerts.
Calvin Ringers
New 5th – 6th Graders
Sundays 12:30 – 1pm
New bell players learn to ring together and perform at the Christmas and Spring handbell concerts.
I N S T R U M E N T S
The Organ
The Austin organ at Reformed Church is 4 manuals and 90 ranks. Currently under refurbishment by Austin, it was originally built by Schantz in the 1950’s. The organ will begin being reinstalled in Fall 2022 with completion expected in Spring 2023. More information can be found at the Austin website.
https://www.austinorgans.com/linkabledocuments/2804Brochure.pdf
C O N C E R T S E R I E S
MUSIC @ RCB
The in-house concert series of The Reformed Church features varied artists of the highest caliber in our many performance spaces.
2022-23 Season: All Concerts take place in the Sanctuary
Oct. 2nd, 5pm – From the Broad Step – Featuring RCB Schola
Nov. 6th, 5pm – Choral Vespers
Dec. 4th, 5pm – Christmas Bell Concert
Dec. 11th, 5pm – Christmas Gift Service
Feb. 5th, 5pm – Concert TBD
February 26th, 5 p.m. – Lenten Organ Recital
March 5th, 5pm – Lenten Organ Recital
March 12th, 5pm – Lenten Organ Recital
March 19th, 5pm – Lenten Organ Recital
March 26th, 5pm – Lenten Organ Recital
May 7th, 5pm – Choir Festival
Concordia Conservatory Series
The Reformed Church has teamed up with Concordia Conservatory to host a series of concerts.
2022-23 Season: Hoch Chamber Concerts take place in the Sanctuary. All others take place in the Edwards Room.
October 15, 7 pm — Back to Back Bach (Hoch Chamber Music Series)
November 5, 10 am & 11 am — The Sound of Feelings (UNIQUE Series for special learners and their families)
January 21, 6 pm — Happy Together (Concordia Conservatory Benefit Concert)
February 12, 4 pm — Jazz Connection (Faculty Concert Series)
March 11, 2 pm — Schmutzinberry Meets More Friends (Musical Adventures Family Series)
April 29, 7 pm — Bach to Brazil (Hoch Chamber Music Series)