Music
We welcome Jesus into our body, mind, and spirit through worship and song.
Whether it’s by singing wholeheartedly in the pew on a Sunday morning, joining one of our outstanding choirs or bands, or attending a concert featuring world-renowned musicians, we believe music belongs at Meetinghouse Church.
Providing multiple expressions of worship, for everyone.
At Meetinghouse Church we’re glad to have multiple expressions of worship, with multiple ensembles. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship, volunteer, or lead, we have an ensemble for you.
The Chorale is the primary worship leading ensemble of the 9:30am Traditional worship service on Sunday mornings. The Chorale is conducted by Paul John Rudoi, our new Director who joins us with an already-decorated career in Musical Arts. Cathy Rodland, faculty member at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota serves as Meetinghouse’s principal organist and Chorale’s collaborative pianist. With nearly 70 voices singing through a diverse range of choral music, The Chorale offers a dynamic and fun choral experience for singers of all ages high school and up.
Chorale Schedule:
– Rehearsals Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm
– Three services a month
– Additional rehearsals and services around Christmas and Holy Week, featuring our annual Lessons and Carols service and more
View the 2022 – 2023 schedule for the Chorale at Meetinghouse.
To join the chorale, email Barb at bhalvorson@meetinghouse.church.
The Meetinghouse Chamber Singers is an auditioned choir oriented around worshiping through the diverse canon of Western Music, particularly acappella settings. Led by rising star composer and clinician Timothy C. Takach, the Chamber Singers help lead worship once a month and collaborates with The Chorale for major Festival Sundays.
To schedule an audition for the Chamber Singers, email Tim.
Always welcoming experienced vocalists.
Our Chorale has a rich, beautiful history, and we want you to be a part of it. We're always accepting applications for Core and Substitute Choral Scholars to join the collection of 60+ voices that fill our Meetinghouse with songs throughout the year. Compensation is $60 per call.
Join us for upcoming music events.
Throughout the year we provide musical experiences outside of our Sunday morning services. Here are a few events that are currently happening.
Join the Chorale for another All Sing Sunday where they will learn and sing a Lenten anthem all in one morning. Walter Pelz’s simple and beautiful Stay with Us connects us with the emotion of the season, looking forward to Easter.
– Date: March 5th
– Time: 8:30 – 9:30am
– Location: Music Center (Meetinghouse Church)
– Cost: None
Register: None required.
Questions? Email Barb at bhalvorson@meetinghouse.church.
“If you have a voice, you have a song.”
Join neighbors, friends, and family in another season of Meetinghouse Church’s community sing events. The “We Sing” series features renowned leaders and experts from around Minnesota and beyond as we come together in mind, spirit, and voice through hymns.
Our We Sing series has concluded for the 2022 – 2023 program year. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!
Meetinghouse Masterworks bridges the gap between regular sacred choral repertoire and large masterworks, offering a unique space for 15-30 minute chamber-sized repertoire for nearly every musician. Join us as we explore special works written for choir and small instrumental ensemble on an accessible, project based timeline several times each season.
Times:
Friday – 6:30-9:00pm (Rehearsal)
Saturday
9:00am: Coffee + Donuts
9:30am – 12:00pm: Rehearsal
Sunday
12:30 – 1:30pm: Dress + Soundcheck
2:00pm: Meetinghouse Masterworks: We Sing Folk
Frequency: Bi-annually (Fall and Spring)
Location: Meetinghouse Church
Cost: Free to the public, free-will offering encouraged
Register: Our Masterworks series has concluded for the 2022 – 2023 season. Stay tuned this summer for updates on upcoming events for 2023 – 2024!
Giving Voice
Giving Voice is about people, joy, and how the two come together through song. By working alongside people with alzheimers & dementia, their care partners, and volunteers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Meetinghouse Church partners with Giving Voice to provide musical opportunities in places where it’s truly impactful.
We are excited for Giving Voice Crosstown’s second season! Learn more about how you can play a part.
Have questions? Email us at givingvoice@meetinghouse.church.
Looking for your next performance space?
With a multitude of rental options, our performance spaces can accommodate groups up to 1,000 in attendance. We’d love to connect with you about booking one of our spaces.
Music Center
Capacity: 50-100 people.
Great Hall
Capacity: 250-400 people.
The Meetinghouse
Capacity: Up to 1,000 people.
