At Bethel, music is at the heart of our worship experience. It provides a powerful way to praise God and can inspire, comfort, and uplift us as we gather together. Our worship offerings are diverse, with a wide range of musical styles, and we welcome people of all talents to contribute their unique gifts in praise to God.
When you join our music ministry, you’ll discover opportunities to express your talents and grow in faith, while connecting with others in the church family. Through singing and playing, you’ll find support, community, and joy.
Explore the various opportunities below and see where your musical gifts can make a difference!
BETHEL CHOIR 
The Bethel Choir is a non-auditioned, liturgical ensemble open to all members ages 18 and older which serves as musical leadership for Bethel’s 9:00 a.m. Sunday service and other key celebrations throughout the year. Our sacred anthem repertoire spans from music of the early church to newly composed works. The Bethel Choir has sung throughout North America and Europe.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Choir Room
BETHEL HANDBELLS 
Bethel’s adult handbell ensemble is open to all members ages 18 and older. The bells provide musical leadership and meditational repertoire for Christmas, Easter, and several other festival liturgies throughout the church year. Bethel has seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, five octaves of Schulmerich bells and five octaves of Malmark hand chimes.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Room 202.
INSTRUMENTS AT BETHEL 
The Sanctuary organ was originally built by Schantz Company of Orrville, Ohio, in 1963. During the 80’s and early 90’s it was enlarged in three stages to its present four-manual/74 ranks, and the console was rebuilt in 2015. It speaks from the rear gallery of the nave.
Our prize piano at Bethel is an 85-note Steinway-B, restored in 2015 by Tim Farley. This stunning instrument is a gift of the Bethel Endowment Foundation and an anonymous donor. For years it was the favorite piano of the concert pianist and master teacher, Rudolf Ganz; it is now located in the Choir Room.
There is a 7′ 4″ Yamaha Grand in the Sanctuary, a 6′ Steinway grand in the choir loft, a 6′ Baldwin grand in the Pentecost Room, and a 6′ Samick grand in Borgwardt Hall, with other smaller pianos throughout the building.
A Hubbard 2-manual harpsichord with three choirs built by Gayle Monette enhances our baroque musical offerings.