Celebrating & Sharing Our Spiritual Gifts
At Central, we cherish the traditional music and hymns that celebrate God’s love, power, and assurance. While all members are able to enjoy the heavenly sounds and sing along as a part of our congregation, we have an extensive worship arts program for those who wish to become more involved.
Chancel Choir
The Central Reformed Chancel Choir meets Thursday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. for rehearsal and sings almost every Sunday during the choir season—from early September (post-Labor Day) to Pentecost Sunday each year.
Jesus Child and Gloria showcase the talent and passion of the Chancel Choir in worshipping our Lord.
Celebration Ringers
Our adult bell choir, known as the Celebration Ringers, meets every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for rehearsal and performs at various worship services throughout the church year (including high festival days such as Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday). They currently perform with four octaves of Schulermich handbells and three octaves of Malmark handchimes.
Children’s Choir
In our children’s choir, children from kindergarten through 3rd grade can come together to enjoy reading music, singing, and playing instruments after the service on Sundays. They present their musical gifts during service about once per month during the choir season.
Joyful Noise
Children in 4th through 6th grade can learn music reading skills while singing and playing xylophones, chimes, and handbells in an ensemble. They perform at about one service a month during choir season. Here, you can watch them in action with the Celebration Ringers.
Community Concert Series
We have a long history of hosting professional musicians and performers, all open and free to church members and our Greater Grand Rapids community. From the works of Beethoven and Bach to Morricone and Desmessieux, you can hear our sanctuary has been blessed with joyous sounds over the years.
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This all-Beethoven program will feature Dr. Dmitri Vorobiev, an internationally recognized concert pianist and music educator. Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 and Choral Fantasy, Op. 80 comprise the main program. Additionally, the concert will feature six vocal soloists, the community chorus, and a 25-piece orchestra, all under the direction of Taemin Han. Here you can watch the full concert and view the program by clicking on the links below!
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The Central Chancel Choir was joined by guest vocalists and by instrumentalists from the Grand Rapids Symphony and the Holland Symphony, all accompanied by special guest organist Dr. Julia Brown. Director of music ministries Taemin Han led them in stirring performances of Handel, Buxtehude, and Bach. View the this concert and program by clicking on the links below!
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Each year, in collaboration with the American Guild of Organists, we host a free organ concert to ring in the New Year. This is a special tradition that highlights the importance of the arts at Central Reformed Church.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in joining any of our worship arts programs, please contact Taemin Han at than@centralreformedchurch.org.