Village Church Music

09/02/2026

Reminding you that this Sunday, Sept. 6, will be our second annual Hymn Sing during all worship services! We can’t wait to hear all of your beautiful voices!

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Village Brass director, Dr. Langston Hemenway on his recent promotion at William Jewell College!

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William Jewell is strengthening its music program with two key appointments.

Langston Hemenway has been named program director of music. In addition to being a key part of musical life at William Jewell, he has collaborated with notable composers including Michael Daugherty, John Mackey, Kristin Kuster, Steven Bryant and others, and is published by GIA Music.

Joining him is Jay Carter, class of ’05, who returns to campus as Associate Professor of music and music alumni engagement. A countertenor specializing in music before 1800, Carter has performed with leading ensembles such as the American Bach Soloists, National Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Houston Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Bach Collegium Japan and Bachfest Leipzig.

We are proud to welcome both educators as they help shape the next chapter of music at William Jewell.

Watch Jay Carter's recent performance with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe6bxNrBlvU&list=RDoe6bxNrBlvU&start_radio=1

08/28/2026

What a great kick off it was! It was so wonderful to see everybody and sing again. If you missed last night, be sure to come next Thursday!

08/27/2026

Can you believe it?! Another season of Village Choir starts tomorrow night! Don’t worry, there’s still time to join. If you’re interested, come to the kick off reception at 6 p.m. followed by rehearsal at 7 p.m.

We’d be delighted for you to join this mighty chorus!

All are welcome!

08/23/2026

Congratulations on a fantastic performance last night! A huge thanks to everyone who came out to see the Consortium’s season finale. Bravi tutti!

08/19/2026

The fall 2026 concert series is here! Take a look at what’s in store this season. We hope to see you at one of these amazing performances. Check out villagepres.org/music for more information about these and other music ministry offerings.

08/19/2026

And we have floors! Next up, brass rails and then it’s finished.

08/17/2026

Our Village Voices Youth Choir is open to all students in grades 7-12, no audition needed! Sign up for the Village Voices Kickoff Retreat from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at villagepres.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3789341

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Painting and staining has begun!