"Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. No greater commendation than this can be found — at least not by us. After all, the gift of language combined with the gift of song was only given to man to let him know that he should praise God with both word and music, namely, by proclaiming [the Word of God] through music." ~ Martin Luther
"A Musical Journey Through the Church Year"
CLC Fishers organist and director of instruments, Dan Calabrese, has put together a video of solo piano medleys of familiar hymns. The two-hour special takes you on a musical journey through the church year, highlighting most of the major seasons and festivals. Dan has creating a medley for each season using hymns from our hymnal, Lutheran Service Book. The church year begins with Advent and concludes with Christ the King Sunday. Enjoy the video!
Music Opportunities at Cornerstone
Quality music is an integral part of all of our worship services. We have Sanctuary choirs and children's music; groups like hand bells, brass, Chapel Winds, Wind Symphony, worship bands; and more. If you play an instrument or sing, see below for how you can glorify God with your musical abilities.
- Carmel Sanctuary, vocal (traditional worship)
Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, Choir Room
This choir is comprised of adults and teens who sing a variety of choral music and provide musical leadership to the congregation attending worship in the Sanctuary.
For rehearsal details, contact director Barry Bobb (317.814.4252)
Solos, duets, trios
Vocalists are always encouraged to share their God-given musical talents with the church in praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, especially in the summer or when the Sanctuary Choir is on break.
Contact: Barry Bobb (317.814.4252)
Make a Joyful Noise Choir
Rehearsals: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:30 AM, Choir Room
This women's choir meets for a short rehearsal, then travels to a local nursing home or assisted living facility to sing. Their music is three-part harmony and includes show tunes, patriotic songs, hymns, and more.
Contact: Drevvi Lowry
- Carmel Sanctuary, instrumental (traditional worship)
For more information on any of the following, contact the director listed.
Celebration Ringers
CLC Brass
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, Choir Room
Brass players (Junior High through Adult) who are proficient in their instrument (trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, flugelhorn) are invited to participate in the Brass Choir.
For details on rehearsals, contact director Rhod Fitzpatrick.
Chapel Winds
Rehearsals: As needed
Chapel Winds is a woodwind quintet which participates in worship services at Cornerstone Lutheran Church and is available for weddings and other events. They perform in the Sanctuary at various times throughout the year.
Director: Kathy Williams
Wind Symphony
Rehearsals: As needed
This group of instrumentalists, under the direction of Dr. Barry Bobb, is comprised of players ages junior high thru senior adults. They perform in the Sanctuary at various times throughout the year.
Director: Barry Bobb (317.814.4252)
Solos, duets, trios
Individuals and small musical groups are always encouraged to share their God-given musical talents with the church in praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Instrumentalists are always welcome, and especially needed in the summer, to provide special music for the Sanctuary when the choir is on break.
Contact: Barry Bobb (317.814.4252)
- Carmel Worship Center (contemporary worship)
Contemporary worship services at Cornerstone Lutheran make use of today's dynamic contemporary music while staying faithful to the Lutheran tradition. Services are led by Pastor Max Murphy and the Worship Band (consisting of vocalists, guitars, percussion, piano, and other instruments as needed). Musicians are scheduled on a rotational basis. That weekend's band plays at all three services.
For information about being a part of Carmel site's Contemporary Music Ministry, email Pastor Max Murphy, or call 317.814.4252.
- Carmel Children's Music
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM
Socially-distanced rehearsals with masks; temperature check and hand sanitizer at the door.
Every Wednesday afternoon children gather in the choir room and balcony to play musical games, make new friends, create musical offerings for church services (including vocal songs, Orff pieces, handchime and handbell arrangements), and more. Over the course of the season, taught by highly qualified staff, the children develop their talents, social skills, and serve Jesus. Their music is shared at various worship services in both Sanctuary and Worship Center. They also prepare and present a special musical in the spring.
Musical Groups:
Primary Praise (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
Christus Chorus (3rd-6th Grade)
To register your child, contact co-directors Anna Moody (click here to email) or Lauren Southard (click here to email).
Directors:
- Anna Moody, Co-Director of Children's Music (leads Orff & drums)
- Lauren Southard, Co-Director of Children's Music (leads vocal choirs)
- Donna Bobb, Children's Music Assistant (leads handchimes & Bible time)
- Barry Bobb, Director of Sanctuary Music (leads handbells)
- Sam Moody, Children's Music Musical Director
- Fishers, vocal (traditional worship)
Sanctuary Choir
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7-7:45 PM, Worship Center
This choir is comprised of adults and teens who sing a variety of choral music and provide musical leadership at the 8:30 AM worship service and other special services. Rehearsals include social distancing and masks.
Director: Josh Pedde
Solos, duets, trios
Individuals and small musical groups are always encouraged to share their God-given musical talents with the church in praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Vocalists are always welcome, and especially needed in the summer, to provide special music for the Sanctuary when the choir is on break.
Contact: Dan Calabrese
- Fishers, instrumental (traditional worship)
For more information on any of the following, email Dan Calabrese.
Alleluia Ringers
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, Worship Center
Whether you are an old hand at hand bells or interested in trying bells for the first time, you are welcome to join in the fun as we ring God's praises! This hand bell choir for adults and teens rehearses Wednesdays, 6-7 PM in the Worship Center during the school year.
Wind Symphony
Rehearsals: As needed
This group of instrumentalists perform in the Worship Center at various times throughout the year.
Solos, duets, trios
Individuals and small musical groups are always encouraged to share their God-given musical talents with the church in praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Instrumentalists are always welcome, and especially needed in the summer, to provide special music for the Sanctuary when the choir is on break.
- Fishers, worship band (contemporary)
Contemporary worship services at Cornerstone Lutheran make use of today's dynamic contemporary music while staying faithful to the Lutheran tradition. Music is led by the Worship Band (consisting of vocalists, guitars, percussion, piano, and other instruments as needed). Musicians are scheduled on a rotational basis.
For information about being a part of Fishers's Contemporary Music Ministry, contact Andrew Osborne (317.814.4252).
- Fishers Children's Music
Rehearsals: Thursdays, from 6-6:45 PM (September through May)
Under the direction of Alicia Hamaker, the CLC Fishers Children's Choir is for those in Kindergarten through 5th grade. During the school year, the children will be making friends, singing, playing handchimes and handbells, playing Orff instruments and drums, and more. As the season progresses, the children will discover and develop their talents and use them by occasionally serving in the 8:45 AM worship service. In addition, each spring they prepare and present a musical. For more information, email Alicia Hamaker.
- Fine Arts Academy
The Fine Arts Academy (FAA) is a week-long summer day camp (9 am-3:30 pm) in June at the Carmel site where faith and creativity connect. FAA is open to all youth who have completed Kindergarten through Grade 8.