Adult Choirs

Chancel Choir | Morning Choir | Handbell Choir
Choral Society | Taizé Instrumental Ensemble | Schedule Updates

Chancel Choir

Sings September–June at the 8:00 a.m. Sunday worship service
Rehearses Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30–7:50 a.m.


Morning Choir

Audition required
Sings year-round at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services
Rehearses Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.; Sundays, 8:45–9:15 a.m.


Handbell Choir (youth and adult)

The Handbell Choir participates in 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services on the fourth Sunday of each month between October and May. This is a five-octave choir plays a wide range of handbell literature.

Rehearses Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. during the school year, in the east balcony of the Sanctuary


Choral Society

The Fourth Church Choral Society is a new choral group for singers from the Chicago community and the Fourth Church congregation. More information, including a rehearsal schedule and details on upcoming concerts, is available here.


Taizé Instrumental Ensemble
(open to youth and adults who can play an instrument)

Taizé music is beautiful and repetitive so any level of expertise is acceptable for this ensemble.

Rehearses fourth Fridays at 7:00 p.m. (prior to the 7:30 p.m. service)


Schedule Updates

Saturday, May 18
9:00–11:00 a.m.
   Choral Society dress rehearsal for the Dave Brubeck Tribute Concert

Sunday, May 19
   Last Sunday for the Chancel Choir

Sunday, May 19
6:30 p.m.
   Choral Society and Lucy Smith Jazz Ensemble rehearsal
7:30 p.m.
   Dave Brubeck Tribute Concert

Sunday, May 26
   Last Sunday for the Morning Choir

Thursday, May 30
   Women’s choir rehearsal

Sundays, June 2–July 14
   Women’s choir only during worship services

Thursday, June 20
   Women’s choir rehearsal

Thursday, July 18
   Men’s choir rehearsal

Sundays, July 21–September 1
   Men’s choir only during worship services

Thursday, August 8
   Men’s choir rehearsal


For more information about adult choirs at Fourth Presbyterian Church, contact John Sherer, Organist and Director of Music (312.981.3592).