Music

Rick Deasley

Rick Deasley

Director of Worship

Julie Assel

Julie Assel

Director of Handbells and Youth Instrumental Music

Dr. Ray Feener

Dr. Ray Feener

Director of Adult Choirs

For more information on a specific music program, or to discuss music-related volunteer opportunities,
please contact the appropriate director above.

Music for Adults

Atonement Contemporary Ensemble (A.C.E.)

The Atonement Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) leads two Sunday worship services every month at 11:00am. Rehearsals are from 9:00-10:00am on Saturdays immediately preceding the first and third Sundays of the month. Participation in this group is by audition.

Sanctuary Choir/Ensemble

This larger choir typically sings each week, September-May, at either the 8:30am or 11:00am worship service; rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. If desired, a volunteer may opt to sing for a season or special service.

First Saturday Choir

This choir sings at worship the first Saturday of each month, and rehearses from 4:00-4:30pm on the first and third Saturdays.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists of all kinds play frequently in worship. Individuals, duets, and ensembles are welcome to participate.

Adoration Handbell Choir

Atonement has a five-octave set of handbells; our handbell ringers play approximately one Sunday per month, and rehearse Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm, September-May.
Participants will find the ensemble the most rewarding if they are able to read music and have some experience playing an instrument.

Music for Children & Youth

Youth Handbell Choir

Youth Handbell Choir Children and youth, grades 3-12, rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 12:30-1:30pm, and typically play one Sunday each month, September-May.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists of all kinds play frequently in worship. Individuals, duets, and ensembles are welcome to participate.

Concerts

Atonement is blessed with a large sanctuary that area musicians love to perform in!
We host a number of concerts throughout the year for various local musicians and groups.

Upcoming Concerts

NAVO concert

"Ingrid Stölzel: A Musical Portrait"
October 12 | 7:30 PM | Atonement Sanctuary

NAVO presents Ingrid’s musical portrait comprised of her celebrated works and two premieres; the project’s collaborators are the most sought-after soloists and chamber musicians of our region and beyond.

Jubilee Singers

"Let Beauty Awake"
October 13| 3:00 PM | Atonement Sanctuary

This concert, which is free and open to the public, will include Anthems, Sacred Songs, and Show Tunes. Director John Leavitt will be featured at the piano. Join Jubilee Singers for an afternoon of inspirational music.

College Choirs

Upcoming Concerts

Check back for a list of concerts resuming in the fall of 2024.


Special Events

Liturgical Dancing

Dancing is another form of worship just like singing or playing an instrument. Through the use of rhythmical movements accompanied by sacred music, liturgical dancers add another level to the worship experience. Open to children through adults.

Visual Arts

Visual arts allow us to present the Gospel in a new way, and insights can often be gained by viewing familiar scriptures through a visual presentation.

Dramatic Arts

Dramas, dramatic monologues and skits allow us to present the Gospel in a different way, particularly during Advent and Lent midweek services. Insights can often be gained by viewing familiar scriptures through the prism of dramatic presentation.