Music
Music Programs
The Presbyterian Church of Barrington supports vibrant music ministry for all ages and abilities. All members and non-members are welcome to participate in any of our programs, and we especially encourage community members to join us for our Music on the Hill Concert Series. For more information or to find out how you can get involved, please contact Director of Music, Kirsten Hedegaard at kirsten@pcbarrington.org.
Sanctuary Choir
Consider joining the Sanctuary Choir- no experience necessary!
The Sanctuary Choir is comprised of members from the congregation who share their musical gifts on a weekly basis from September through June. The choir rehearses Thursday nights from 7:00–8:30 PM, and sings at the 10:00 AM service every Sunday.
The choir performs music ranging from medieval chant to contemporary choral music. They often perform with Gaudete Brass, the in-residence brass quintet, the Bell Choir, and other guest instrumentalists. Once or twice a year they sing an extended choral work with orchestra.
Bell Choir
Consider joining the Bell Choir- no experience necessary!
The Bell Choir is an ensemble that plays for Sunday worship seven or eight times per year, and rehearses on Thursdays from 6–7 PM. The choir utilizes a three-octave set of hand bells made by Schulmerich. During rehearsals members learn how to read music, play with proper bell technique, and ring with expression.
Choral Scholar Internship
The Choral Scholar Internship is awarded to several high school students each academic year. The recipients of the CS Internship will participate in the music program at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington and will gain valuable experience as young music professionals. Upon completion of the internship, all Choral Scholars receive a scholarship to be used for future music studies.
We are excited to welcome our new Choral Scholars for the 2024-25 Year.
Choral Scholar Internship
The Choral Scholar Internship is awarded to several high school students each academic year. The recipients of the CS Internship will participate in the music program at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington and will gain valuable experience as young music professionals. Upon completion of the internship, all Choral Scholars receive a scholarship to be used for future music studies.
We are excited to welcome our new Choral Scholars for the 2024-25 Year.
Music on the Hill
Music on the Hill is an annual series of free community concerts offered through the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. The programming covers a wide range of music styles, including classical, jazz, folk, and world music, featuring many of Chicagoland’s top musicians.
Music on the Hill presented three spectacular programs this season. All concerts were on Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM and were free.
November 2. 2024: Day of the Dead Fiesta: Cielito Lindo Mariachi Band
January 11, 2025: Celebrate 2025!: Langen-Conneely Quartet
March 1, 2025: Mardi Gras Party: Charles Thomas Jazz Trio
Adult Education
The sessions were on Sundays at 11:15 AM, in September, December 2024 & March, 2025, exploring the lives and music of important sacred music composers: Hildegard, Bach, and Messiaen. Each composer’s music was featured during worship on the following Sunday.
More information at pcbarrington.org/adult-music-education