Musical Ensembles

Join Our Vibrant Music Community: We believe that music is an essential part of worship and community. We're proud to offer various ensembles that cater to different skill levels and age groups - and we warmly invite our congregation and community to come and join us!
Whether you're an experienced musician or just starting, we have something for everyone. Our ensembles rehearse regularly and contribute to our worship services and special events throughout the year.

New Crossings Contemporary Ensemble

Are you passionate about contemporary music? Our New Crossings Ensemble, which performs at the 10:45 Service, is looking for new members! We welcome both singers and instrumentalists to join us. Experience with contemporary music is helpful. Want to hear what we sound like? Visit our YouTube playlist to get a taste of our music. We look forward to making music with you!

YouTube Playlist

Handbells

The Alleluia Ringers is an intermediate-to-advanced handbell ensemble of dedicated musicians striving to play well. The group rehearses Wednesdays from 5:30–6:45 p.m., September through May, and plays mostly during the Traditions worship service. To learn more or join the substitute list, email director Amy McNabb. Watch recordings of the ensemble using the YouTube link below.

Our YouTube Playlist 

George handbells

Adult Vocal Choir

Do you like making a joyful noise? Can you do it in tune? Then join chancel choir! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from September through May, 7-8:30pm in the choir room. Chancel choir sings at most 9am Sunday morning services throughout the academic year. Additionally, choir will engage in two special choral services each year.

Check out our recent recording of "Sing For the Cure" a collaboration between WBLUMC and Hennepin Ave UMC Chancel Choirs recorded Nov. 9, 2025.  You can view additional recordings on the WBLUMC YouTube channel. For more information about Chancel Choir email Dr. Gerald Gurss at

Our YouTube Playlist 

Chancel Choir Performance

PreK - 2nd Grade Children's Choir

Fall 2026 Children's Choir resumes Sunday September 27! Children ages 4–10 are invited to experience the joy of singing and making music together in the Children’s Choir. Rehearsals are held in the Children’s Choir Room on Sundays, immediately following the 9 a.m. worship service until approximately 10:20 a.m. The choir sings during worship about once a month.

Choir director Annie Lynch holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from St. Olaf College and taught music to students in kindergarten through eighth grade for 13 years. She has also sung professionally in churches for 15 years, worked with children in musical theater, and currently teaches Spanish to students in grades 3–8 at St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Children may attend a rehearsal or email Ms. Lynch at to let her know they are coming.  

Events

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