Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has a reputation for serving and praising the Lord through great music. We warmly invite all people - regardless of experience - to join one or more of Good Shepherd's choirs and ensemble groups.

For more information or to join a group, please call 301-869-1780 x117 or contact any of our Music Team members.

See Sept. 7 Shepherd's Link for rehearsal start-up info for fall.

~ Music Groups ~

~ Choral Music ~

Chancel Choir:  A choir for adult voices : soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

Director Peter W. Schmidt 301-869-1780, x117 or Pwsch1@aol.com

Ladies Ensemble:  An all-female choir ages 12 and up which practices the last two Tuesdays of each month.

Director Vicki Schmidt 301-869-1780, x116 or vickischmidt@goodshepherdonline.org.

Children's Choir: A choir for boys and girls from Kindergarten through 5th grade, singing at worship once a month. Beginners are welcome. Practice is Sundays from 9:30 - 10 a.m. in Room B (lower level Education Wing).

Director Danette White

~ Instrumental Music ~

Good Shepherd Ringers: A five-octave hand bell ensemble for advanced adult and teen ringers. Practices on Mondays 8 p.m.

Director Jeanne Wernly 301-330-5833 or wernly75@verizon.net

Shepherd's Bells: A three-octave hand bell ensemble for adults, beginner to intermediate. Practices on Mondays at 6:45 p.m.

Director Ralph Bunge 301-424-1762 or ralphbunge@msn.com

Good Shepherd Brass: A brass ensemble that plays at festival services.

Director Peter Schmidt 301-869-1780, x117 or Pwsch1@aol.com

Bells of Joy:  A three-octave hand bell ensemble for teens from 7th to 10th grades.  Rehearses Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Director Lisa Foecke, lisafoecke@verizon.net

Good Shepherd Chimers: A three-octave hand chime ensemble for children in 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Rehearses on Mondays at 6:45 p.m.

Director Jeanne Wernly 301-330-5833 or wernly75@verizon.net

Rhythm and Good News: Ensemble of keyboard, guitars, bass, drums and vocalists who lead 11:15 a.m. Sunday Contemporary worship.

Leader Peter Schmidt, 301-869-1780, x117 or Pwsch1@aol.com