Music

“Praise the Lord with Loud Songs of Joy”

Music is an integral part of our worship of God at Hillcrest. We sing songs to praise and worship God. Our musicians help us connect with God through music.

AT OUR TRADITIONAL SERVICE

THE CHANCEL CHOIR leads the congregation in song s variety of musical styles three or four Sundays per month:

classical
gospel
spiritual
praise

Would you like to sing with us? No experience necessary.

Join the choir for rehearsals on Thursday nights from 7-9 pm and Sunday morning sat 10 am in the Sanctuary.
Sing at the 10:30 am Service.

Contact Rose Loth, Chancel Choir Director.

GEORGE W. MEAD MEMORIAL ORGAN

The organ, with its 23 ranks of pipes – 1,388 pipes in all – grouped in 21 voices, is operated by a 31-stop, 2-manual console built by the firm of Thomas C. Walters of Oakland, and installed at Hillcrest in 1964. It combines a 1904 Whaley & Spencer pipe organ with new pipes, console, blower and chests built by M.P. Möller, Inc. This organ typically provides music during the traditional service.

AT OUR INFORMAL SERVICE

Musical variety help the worshipers praise God. Various pianists on the grand piano combine with electronic keyboards, folk guitars, and other instruments to “make a joyful noise.”

HANDBELLS, CHIMES, & OTHER INSTRUMENTS

Occasional ensembles and soloists ring our 5 octave Schulmerich handbells and choir chimes. Currently, we are looking for additional bell ringers to accompany the occasional choral anthem or start a new bell choir. We also use other instruments ranging from trumpets to Native American flutes.

Do you play an instrument?

Join us in praising the Lord with your musical talents. Contact Rose Loth, Choir Director, (email HCC Office link)

SPECIAL MUSIC

Special music is offered as another way to praise the Lord with sound. If you join us in celebration, you may hear other instruments, duets, soloists, or ensembles, during the annual Christmas concert of members talents, the Carol Sing before worship during Advent, the Christmas eve, Christmas or Easter worship services, the summer concert, the Taizé services, and other special events.

SOUND SYSTEM

Our recently installed, state of the art sanctuary sound system enhances our worship with clear music, voice, and recording. Our sound board operators are a vital part of our worship experience.

At Hillcrest, we always welcome the young, the old and the in-betweeners who have the desire, talent, and time to volunteer in the music program. Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, or a sound tech, there is a place for you to serve. To share your talents, email the Hillcrest office with your interest and skills.