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
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 the Bell Choir, and other guest instrumentalists. Once or twice a year they sing an extended choral work with orchestra.
Bell Choir
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 2025-26 Year.
ADULT EDUCATION
CHILDREN and YOUTH Music
MUSIC ON THE HILL (MOTH)
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 will be presenting 5 spectacular programs this season. All concerts are either on Saturdays at 7PM, or Sundays at 3PM
Saturday October 4th, 2025
7:00 PM
Petra Sings- Andy Swings- Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown
Great American Songbook, Jazz Voice and Guitar
Sunday December 14th, 2025
3:00 PM
Holiday Joy! – Vox Madonna
Voices, Brass, and Bells- Holiday Concert and Carol Sing
Saturday February 7th, 2026
7:00 PM
Calypso Carnival – Caught Steelin’
Mardi Gras Celebration- Steel Pan Ensemble- Calypso, Latin Jazz, and Pop favorites
Sunday April 26th, 2026
3:00 PM
Illuminate the World!
PCB Choir and Orchestra perform Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg
Saturday June 27th, 2026
7:00 PM
New Takes on Old Tunes – The Milkman’s Kids Band
Bluegrass, Folk, Country