Wilton Presbyterian Church
Music Ministry

Through singing and the theatrical arts, we proclaim the living Christ and offer our gifts to support the worship of God. We believe music and the arts provide opportunities for profound life-changing moments in our lives as Christians.

To see the weekly music programs, click here. For more information on the choirs or events, click on the desired item below:

The Sanctuary Choir
The Bell Choir
The Youth Choir
The WPC Players
Special Advent/Christmas Music
Christmas Pageant
Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Palm Sunday and Easter
Joint Services

The Sanctuary Choir is the church's principal choral ensemble, leading the congregation each week in worship, and participating in other events and/or services during the year. We make music within the context of biblical ministry and liturgy. We sing to the glory of God, and for the joy it brings to each and every one of us.

Beginning after Labor Day, and continuing through early to mid-June, Sanctuary Choir members meet from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays for rehearsal, fellowship, spiritual formation, and just plain fun. Warm-ups and rehearsals begin at 9:00 a.m. for our 10 a.m. worship.

The Sanctuary Choir is an all-volunteer group. Some volunteers have had musical training and years of singing experience, but others have not. The common attraction and bond lies in an enthusiasm for great music and in a serious commitment to our role as worship leaders. Concert-level performance is never our goal, though we strive for a consistently high level of music-making.

At Christmas, Easter and special occasions, we institute our ChoirPlus program. This extends, to members of the congregation who cannot make a year-long commitment to the choir, the opportunity to participate in these special, joyful services. These services usually feature special music often accompanied by musical ensembles.

The choir’s repertoire represents a wide range of traditional choral music as well as newer, contemporary church music styles. The group currently numbers between 30-40 choristers. Auditions are not required.
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The Bell Choir is open to all ages. The group plays for worship on periodic occasions using a three-octave set of Schulmerich English handbells. Rehearsals are held as needed, and at the discretion of the Music Director, usually on Thursdays beginning at 6:30 pm.
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The Youth Choir sings about once a quarter for special events, and is always featured at the Christmas Pageant. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed in advance of these events, at the discretion of the Music Director, usually on Tuesday afternoons from 5:00-6:00 p.m. We feel it is important to teach our children their cherished place in God's kingdom. The developing children's choir program is an important part of the Music Ministries at WPC, and is designed to work in tandem with the wonderful classes and activities of Children's Program
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The WPC Players present occasional pieces in worship through Christian theatre artistry. All ages and backgrounds are invited to participate. Rehearsals are held as needed.
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Special Advent/Christmas Music – Usually held the Sunday before Christmas featuring our enhanced ChoirPlus.
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Christmas Pageant – Christmas Eve - children of the church play a principle role in the worship service – 4:00 p.m
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Lessons and Carols – Often in a joint worship service with St. Matthews Episcopal Church next door.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Special preludial music featuring the Sanctuary Choir begins at 10:45 p.m., followed by a full candlelight service, including the Lord’s Supper, beginning at 11 p.m.
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Palm Sunday and Easter – These Sunday services usually feature our enhanced ChoirPlus group performing major works of music.
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Joint Services – Once or twice a year, the combined choirs of WPC and St. Matthews Episcopal perform music specially selected for periodically-scheduled, ecumenical joint services.
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