Cindy Reents
Organist/Music Coordinator
MUSIC
Honoring God through musical worship
Music offers a joyful opportunity to praise and worship God.
At Salem, everyone with an interest and passion for worship through music is invited to develop their skills, share their gifts, and glorify God through a variety of musical groups. Explore opportunities for all ages and abilities and sign up today.
Children
God's Children Sing
Ages 0–5 (with attending adult)
Wednesdays, 6:00–6:40 pm
Children, alongside parents, incorporate music, movement, and sensory-motor exploration with faith stories and spiritual growth during this free weekly class.
Praise Singers
Grades 1–5
Wednesdays, 5:50–6:40 pm
Praise Singers learn about music in worship, theory skills, and vocal technique in a fun environment! The group will sing 4–6 times per year during both Traditional and Contemporary services.
Youth
Joy Singers
Grades 6–8
Wednesdays, 6:00–6:40 pm
Students learn music basics such as theory, reading, tone and breath support, music in worship, and much more, all in preparation to sing in the Traditional service throughout the year.
Doxology
Grades 9–12
Wednesdays, 8:10–9:00 pm
This high school music group leads worship in Traditional services throughout the year, singing a blend of modern and classical church music. Students with a love of music and a positive, willing spirit are welcome to join.
Adults
Handbell Ensemble
Grade 8 and above
Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 pm
The Handbell Ensemble is an advanced group who glorify God by playing English handbells at six to eight Traditional services per year and at the Christmas Concert. Prior music reading skills are encouraged—ringing techniques will be taught at rehearsal.
Sanctuary Choir
High School and above
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm
As the primary choir of the Traditional Service, the Sanctuary Choir offers an opportunity to worship, fellowship, and have fun together. The choir sings at three out of every four Sundays.
Intergenerational
Rehearsals for intergenerational ensembles are on an as-needed basis. Keep an eye on our weekly bulletins for information.
Brass Ensemble
High School and above
The Brass Ensemble is featured during a variety of worship services throughout the year. Groups may play solos, in groups, accompaniments, or lead the congregation in worship.
String Ensemble
High School and above
The String Ensemble is open to any string player who has three or more years of playing experience. The ensemble may play for Christmas programs or worship services throughout the year as accompanists or soloists.
Wind Ensemble
Grade 6 and above
The Salem Wind Ensemble is a large, multigenerational wind and percussion ensemble open to those with at least two years’ experience with a wind or percussion instrument. The group typically performs twice a year during a Traditional Worship Service and in the annual Salem Christmas Concert.
Heritage
Rehearsals for heritage ensembles are on an as-needed basis.
Swedish Singers
All ages
Join us in singing songs of Swedish heritage in both English and Swedish. Swedish language and pronunciation are taught and reviewed during the rehearsals.
Salem String Band
High School and above
The String Band plays gospel songs accompanied by guitar, mandolin, violin, ukulele, etc. String Band is open to anyone above the beginner level who plays a stringed instrument and enjoys singing and playing familiar gospel music.
Tech Crew
High School and above
Volunteers are needed in the audio-visual area during both the Traditional and Contemporary services. Volunteers run the sound board, the worship slides, and the livestream. Training is provided for all positions.
Worship Playlists
Need uplifting music to get you through the week? Our worship playlists are the perfect way to help you focus your heart on God.
Songs that Inspire
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Tanya Eliason
God’s Children Sing Director
Praise Singers Directors
Marilyn Jenson
Heather Douglass
Cindy Reents
Amy Lindquist
Joy Singers Director
Carrie Ann Uwadiae
Doxology Director
Andrea Zimmerman
Contemporary Worship Director
Darin Riedel
Handbell Ensemble Director
Jonathan Veenker
Sanctuary Choir Director
Warren Starr
Wind Ensemble Director
Gary Schwartz
Salem String Band Director
