Music
Music Director Anne Wilson
One of the things that keep people coming back to Forest Hill is our commitment to musical excellence. Music weaves its way through our services, binding us together emotionally and lifting us spiritually.
We regularly incorporate diverse musical elements into our services with guest vocalists, instrumentalists, liturgical dancers and small group ensembles.
Global Music specialist Amanda Powell rehearsing for an AWE service
Music from the rich heritage of traditional sacred music along with that of different world cultures deepens our worship experience. African drumming, Iona Community songs from Scotland, Taize chants from France, freedom songs from Africa - music from around the world joins us together as Christians singing a joyful song to the Lord.
And you don’t have to be a member to enjoy singing in one of our choirs: the adult Chancel Choir, the youth Sine Nomine Choir, the children’s Descant Choir, the very young children’s Cherub Choir, or the Voices in Bronze (handbell) Choir. It’s a great way to get to know people and enjoy the small group fellowship and hospitality that defines Forest Hill.
Events such as “Christmas Lessons and Carols” and the moving Maundy Thursday service occur annually. Another fun tradition is the annual singing of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah that closes our Easter Sunday service. Other special services over the last few years have included: Bach by Candlelight; All Creatures Great and Small; AWE (Alternative Worship Experience) services; and Song of Hope, an original composition by Anne Wilson and commissioned by the Friends of Music.
Meet Anne Wilson, our Music Director
We also have an active Friends of Music group that provides financial support for our musical offerings, including the commissioning of special musical compositions.