Youth & Adult Choirs
Serving through Song
Our youth choirs provide a unique musical experience for adolescents to create and build relationships with their peers and their church. Through this special choir program filled with friends and musical challenges, our youth are offered important and wonderful experiences for musical and spiritual growth, as well as an important opportunity for regular service through worship.
Chancel Choir (Middle School)
Chancel Choir provides a unique opportunity for middle school-age youth to explore their faith, build relationships with their peers and their faith community, and develop confidence through singing. Chancel Choir is offered at both the Minneapolis and West Campuses and is an excellent service opportunity for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders enrolled in confirmation. Chancel Choir performs during worship several times throughout the year and rehearses on Wednesday evenings 5:45-6:30pm late September through April.
Mpls Campus Chancel Choir Schedule 2025-2026
West Campus Chancel Choir Schedule 2025-2026
For more information, please contact Beverly Claflin by email or at 612.767.2263.
Cathedral Choir (High School)
High school-age singers from many different schools and musical backgrounds join together each week to sing and serve in this special choir that adds youthful energy to our worship services. Cathedral Choir is a musical experience that helps adolescents develop and enrich their own individual faith story. Cathedral Choir, offered at both the Minneapolis and West Campuses, performs during worship most Sundays and rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7pm September through May.
Mpls Campus Cathedral Choir Schedule 2025-2026
West Campus Cathedral Choir Schedule 2025-2026
For more information, please contact Beverly Claflin by email or at 612.767.2263.
Sanctuary Choir (post-high school and up)
This musical group is a special community within our church family. With a desire to share God’s love through a variety of musical styles, singers are a part of an ensemble that is known for performance excellence and inspirational musical contributions to worship. Sanctuary Choir is offered at both the Minneapolis and West Campuses and sings for the 11am service on most Sundays, September through May. The Thursday evenings rehearsals from 7-8:30pm are packed with quick learning, lots of singing, and much laughter!
Mpls Campus Sanctuary Choir Schedule 2025-2026
West Campus Sanctuary Choir Schedule 2025-2026
If you have questions about the Sanctuary Choir, please contact Beverly Claflin by email or at 612.767.2263.
Handbell Ensemble
The Mount Olivet Handbell Choir is ringing again! Interested members with solid musicianship and proficiency in reading music are encouraged to join the performing bell ensemble. Rehearsals are weekly on Thursday evenings from 6-6:45pm. Come and join this unique and welcoming musical ensemble. To learn more or to sign up, contact Dr. Jordan Buchholtz, our principal organist and handbell director, at 612.767.2283 or jbuchholtz@mtolivet.org.
Pop-Up Choirs
Throughout the year, Mount Olivet offers opportunities for interested singers to join together and sing for worship. Rehearsals are generally on the Thursday evening before the designated Sunday or on Sunday morning before worship begins. These pop-up choirs are designed to be an enjoyable and fun experience for all who simply want to sing! All are welcome – we hope you will join us!
Mpls Campus Summer Pop-Up Choir
Rehearsal: Thursday, July 10, 6-7pm
Performance: Sunday, July 13, Rehearsal at 8:15am, sing at the 9 & 10am Worship Services
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