Choirs & Music Groups

• Come together each week with others who love to sing! Participants should be committed to weekly rehearsals and singing once a month during multiple services in addition to special events and holidays. New participants are always welcome; no auditions necessary! 
• Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, in the Choir Room at Hope West Des Moines (takes a break in the summer).
• For more information about PRAISE! Adult Choir, please contact the choir director, Mike Horstmann.

• Rejoice! Youth Choir is open to all students in grades 3-8. Together, we experience the joy of musical worship, prayer and praise, all while learning about God’s word through scriptural references within songs. We sing during services throughout the year to share our musical gifts with our church family. New participants are always welcome; no auditions necessary! 
• Rehearsals: Wednesdays during the school year, 5:00-5:45 pm in the Choir Room at Hope West Des Moines. 
• For more information about Rejoice! Youth Choir, contact volunteers Andy Stadtlander or Sara Van Wyngarden. 

Adoration Chapel Choir performs monthly during Hope’s Traditional Service, the annual Lessons & Carols service, and other events throughout the year. All singers (high school age and up) are welcome to join! Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:15 pm. If you are interested in serving in the Hope Adoration Chapel Choir, please fill out this opportunity form or learn more below.

Ring of Hope handbell ensemble is another monthly Traditional Service performance, along with the annual Lessons & Carols event. This group welcomes adults and accomplished high school musicians. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in serving in the Ring of Hope Handbells, please fill out this opportunity form or learn more below.

The Traditional Service ensembles help worshipers experience the truth and love of Jesus Christ through instrumental and vocal music. If you are interested in serving in any of these ensembles, please fill out this opportunity form or learn more below.

The Hope Orchestra also performs monthly during Hope’s Traditional Service, as well as the annual Lessons & Carols service and Christmas Cantata. Adults and accomplished high school musicians are welcome to join! Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in serving in the Hope Orchestra, please fill out this opportunity form or learn more below.