SUNDAY Worship 8AM & 10:30AM
759 East Avenue Tallmadge, OH 44278 (330) 633-4775
Music Ministry
The TLC Music Ministry is made up of talented vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages who volunteer to share the gospel message with a variety of special musical offerings for worship services. Weekly anthems are provided by our ensembles, soloists, small groups, and occasional guest musicians. As able, our musicians also spread the gospel by participating in collaborative concerts and outreach events in the community. Most of the ensembles are open to new members at any time. For more information, please contact Jesse Reed (music@tlcoh.org).
Check out live concert recordings from some of our wonderful TLC Music Ministry ensembles & musicians on the album “Walking in Purpose!”
Features our Chancel & Youth Choirs, Praise Team, soloists, guest artists, and more! Available on Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:30–9:00pm in the sanctuary, September through May. Music reading skills preferred. Vocal and choral technique is taught to strengthen the ministry of our messages. This choir prepares anthems for our Sunday 8:00 and 10:30am services, and usually sings twice per month, as well as for special services during the Advent and Easter seasons.
Conductor: Jesse Reed (email: music@tlcoh.org)
“A Mighty Fortress is Our God” for chorus, brass and organ – Reformation 2017
“Child of Promise” from Shout the Good News! cantata for chorus and orchestra – December 2018
Check out our full Shout the Good News cantata recording online! Available on Apple Music or Spotify.
Carnegie Hall performance
Our Chancel Choir was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall as part of the November 2019 “Sing! Christmas Dreams” concert at Carnegie Hall with Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY)! This unique opportunity allowed us to share the gospel of Christ in a 275-member mass chorus of singers from all over the country, as we performed Sing Christmas by Mary McDonald and Joel Raney. The composers also led our performance.
Praise Team
The Praise Team rehearses Sunday morning from 9:15-10:15am in the sanctuary, year-round. This group leads the contemporary Christian praise music for the 10:30am service every week, as well as providing additional music during special services, such as Christmas Eve.
Director: Jesse Reed (email: music@tlcoh.org)
“Your Grace is Enough” – Easter 2018
“Because He Lives (Amen)” – Easter 2018
Jubilate Ringers
Jubilate Ringers rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:00–8:30pm in the sanctuary, August through April. Music reading skills preferred. The Director provides members with assistance in hand bell technique. This bell choir prepares anthems for our Sunday 8:00 and 10:30am services once per month, as well as for special services during the Advent and Easter seasons.
Director: Ellen Tywon
Youth Choir
Youth Choir rehearses on Thursday evening from 7:10-8:00pm in the sanctuary, September through May. This ensemble is for students in 3rd-8th grade. Basic reading skills are needed, and vocal technique is taught. Youth Choir prepares anthems for our Sunday 8:00 and 10:30am services, usually singing every three weeks.
Director: Ann Alberts
“In Dark Gethsemane” – Spring 2018
“Be Strong” – Fall 2017
Youth Bells
Youth Bells rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:00pm in the sanctuary, September through May. This is a beginning bells ensemble for students in the 2nd grade and up. Basic bell ringing techniques and note reading skills are taught. Youth Bells usually plays every 5-6 weeks.
Director: Ann Alberts
*Youth Bells and Youth Choir have been unable to rehearse during the pandemic, but we hope to resume them soon! Please direct any inquiries to Ann Alberts.
Sunday School Choir
Sunday School Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings during the 9am Sunday School hour, September through May. This ensemble is for students up to 3rd grade. Sunday School Choir prepares anthems to open our Sunday morning 10:30am services, usually singing once a month.
Director: Gail McAlister