Music
Our Music Program
The music program at Muhlenberg is diverse and lively. Our music draws from many cultures and traditions, including Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Taize, the Iona Community, All Creation Sings and more. We enjoy learning music from around the world, sometimes in original languages, and our services are often enhanced by instrumentalists and vocalists from within the congregation, as well as the local universities and surrounding communities. Music is one thing that brings people to (and together at) Muhlenberg.
Our Music Minister, Matthew O. Thomas, oversees all of our choirs, and the many concerts and musical offerings that happen at Muhlenberg Lutheran throughout the year. From young children in our Children’s Choir, to adults in our Chancel Choir, and Handbell Choir (Gloria Dei Ringers), we give thanks for the joy they bring in their music! Contact Matt using the form below if you are interested in participating or have musical gifts to share in worship, and keep an eye on our website for upcoming concerts, recitals, and opportunities.
Choir Rehearsals
Choirs are open to all, even if you haven’t participated in the past.
HANDBELL CHOIR, GLORIA DEI RINGERS
Tuesdays @ 7pm
Rehearsals take place in the Sanctuary. The Gloria Dei Ringers play at various times during the church year and rehearsals take place four four consecutive Tuesdays before the performance. See Muhlenberg’s newsletter, The Chimes, for more details on upcoming performances and rehearsals.
CHANCEL CHOIR
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
Led by Matt Thomas. Rehearsals are in the Music Room. The Chancel Choir is open to teenagers and adults, 10th grade and up.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR (Age 4 - Grade 2)
Sundays @ 12:15pm
Children ages 4 - 2nd grade are invited to join Matt Thomas in the Sanctuary. Catering to the spirited voices of our youngest singers the Children’s Choir will sing in worship on the second Sunday of Advent, and the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.
Special Choirs
Jazz Vespers
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Our Jazz Vespers will bring together scripture, poetry, prayer and music, building on our liturgical tradition of evening prayer and will be led and supported by melodious sounds of joyous jazz. Join special musical guests Just Jazzin’ for a vibrant vesper service of praise and thanksgiving! Invite your friends. A huge “Thank you!” to Bob Curry for spearheading this unique service.
