Sanctuary   Choir

The Chancel Bell Choir began in the fall of 1988.  Members of the congregation were invited to help pay for the 3 octave set of bells.  The handbell choir played "Joy to the World" in December services for their first number.

We have added the 4th octave of handbells and also 5 octaves of chimes.  We have thirteen regular ringers with several "subs" that help when needed.

The Chancel Bells play at services on the 2nd Sunday of the month except in January, July and August.

We practice on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 in the music suite.

Margaret Seba is our director.

Bel  Canto

        Bel Canto is a group of ladies from United Lutheran that have sung together for approximately three years.         They have sung for many occasions within the church and for many community groups. 

Members are:  Jan Hutcherson, Marilyn Denniston, Vera Miller, Betty Voigt,

Ardyth Schultz,  Ann McNew, Peg Ehm and Margie Taylor.

They are accompanied by Phyllis Bergstrom

Orchestra

The Orchestra at ULC is composed of 2 violins, 1 cello, 1 flute, 1 clarinet, 1 oboe, 1 E flat alto saxophone, 1 tenor saxophone,  1 marimba, 1 trombone, 1 baritone, 2 trumpets, 1 drummer,  2 electronic keyboards, and 1 pianist.  Orchestra rehearsals are each week for an hour on Wednesday at 5 PM.  Each month the Orchestra plays for the Gathering as well as a “special number” for both Worship Services one Sunday each month.  During Advent and Lent the Orchestra provides “special music” for one of the mid-week services and plays for other services and occasions upon request. 

The Orchestra was formed in 2001 when Ron Beall and Linton Lehrer, two ULC members, got together to play their instruments, an E flat alto saxophone and a trumpet.  They had such a good time that they started asking around to see if there were others in the congregation who had ever played an instrument who would like to join them.  As the group grew they invited the Director of Music to direct them.   This instrumental ensemble has grown from two members to the present orchestra of seventeen members!  Anyone who has played an instrument and would like to join the Orchestra is welcome!

Youth   Choir
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The United Lutheran Youth Choir meets Sundays from 9:15-9:45am during
   Sunday School and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00pm during Youth Night. The
    Youth Choir performs once a month at both Sunday morning services where
        they sing a special music offering and lead The Gathering songs. Music sung 
includes contemporary praise songs, traditional hymns and fun anthems,
   occasionally adding instruments, sign language or movement. All ages are
     welcome to sing and are encouraged to join us during Sunday school and at
Youth Night.

Youth Choir Director



Holly Jones

                                              Holly Jones has a BA in Vocal Music from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska.
                                              Originally from Nebraska, Holly and her husband, Rich, moved to Arkansas
                                              in 2005 from Battle Creek, Michigan.  While in Michigan, Holly was the Assistant
                                              Conductor of the Battle Creek Girls' Chorus and Choral Programs Coordinator
                                              for the Music Center of South Central Michigan.  She also taught private voice
                                              lessons to girls, ages 10-18, at the Music Center's Community Music School.
                                              Holly loves leading United Lutheran's youth in song!  She is grateful to have the
                                              opportunity to sing with the Chancel Choir, cantor, be worship leader and to be
                                              part of the United Lutheran family.  Holly also enjoys being a stay at home mom
                                              to her son, Noah, born in June 2006.