We offer opportunities for both choral and instrumental musicians.
Adult singers and players
Cantorei
Led by Cantor Daniel Schwandt, the 40-voice Cantorei is the parish’s principal choir, singing at the second liturgy on most Sundays. The choir is open to Mount Olive members and non-members. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Instrumental Opportunities
A number of members and guests are accomplished musicians and often contribute to the liturgies.
Contact Cantor Dan Schwandt about the Cantorei and instrumental opportunities.
Children and Youth: The Choir School
The Choir School celebrates the joy of helping children and youth to love music and to fully participate in the worship experience. We offer three programs:
Mount Olive Family Music
- For children (with a caregiver) ages 0 through kindergarten.
- Mondays, 5:30–6:00 pm, online only
- Each household is given a packet of hand instruments, a CD and other visual materials. To sign up, contact Children’s Choir director Mari Espeland.
Children’s Choir
- For singers in grades 1-4
- Wednesdays, 6 :00–6:45 pm
- Children learn how to be worship participants and leaders. They develop musical skills by singing and learning to read music.
This choir sings at the second liturgy approximately every six weeks, as well as at the 4:00 pm liturgy on Christmas Eve. To inquire, contact Children’s Choir director Mari Espeland.
Youth Choir
- For singers in grade 5 and up
- Wednesdays, 6:00–6:45 pm
- Young people hone their musical skills and further develop abilities to help lead the congregation in worship,
This choir sings at the second liturgy approximately every six weeks, as well as at the 4:00 pm liturgy on Christmas Eve. To inquire, contact Youth Choir director Bekah Schulz.
