If you love to sing or play an instrument, here's your chance to share your musical gifts with others. Bethany offers fun and engaging ensembles for all ages, from youth and adult vocal choirs to handbell choirs and praise teams. Groups perform at worship services throughout the year.

Just as Bethany offers different styles of worship to make eternal Biblical truths relevant to all living in today's culture, the music ministry offers many opportunities to serve in worship using our God-given talents. Contact Bethany Lutheran Church at 319-364-6026.

Opportunities:
Aneste Chorale (Greek word meaning "Risen Lord" - pronounced ah NEST ay)
Director – Gregory Riley

• Open to high school youth and adults
• Encompasses both traditional and contemporary choral literature (2 - 6 part harmony)
• Typically participates in early worship
• Special combined choir opportunities include Easter, Reformation, and Christmas

Adult Bell Choir
Director - Tom Mills

• Open to high school youth and adults
• Encompasses both traditional and contemporary bell literature (mostly 3 octave)
• Rehearses Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (September - May)
• Typically participates in early worship on the first Sunday of every month

Youth Bell Choir
Director - Marsha Wakeman

• Open to elementary and middle school youth
• Encompasses both traditional and contemporary bell literature (mostly 3 octave)
• Seasonal rehearsals preceding Children's Christmas Eve worship

Worship Band
Director - Luke Viertel
Co-director - Gerard Estella

• Open to high school youth and adults
• Includes (but not limited to) drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards and vocals
• Encompasses contemporary songs
• Rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Leads late worship at 11:00 a.m. service

Music Events:
Christmas Caroling
Several weeks before Christmas, we take part in the timeless tradition of sharing the good news of Jesus with our community through much-loved carols and songs. Our hearts are warmed by the fellowship of friends and neighbors.

Special music opportunities for vocal or instrumental solos also exist throughout the year, particularly during summer months when most ensembles do not rehearse. Additional worship art ministries including drama, liturgical art and liturgical dance also play a significant role in our worship at Bethany. To arrange a Sunday solo or if you have interest in the additional worship arts, please email Gregory Riley at .