Music Ministries
Collegiate offers many opportunities for you to become involved in its Music Ministry. There are opportunities to sing solos or perform in small ensembles as well as the full choirs: as well as be part of the Music Team for contemporary worship. There are all kinds of possibilities for instrumentalists to play solos or in small ensembles, to accompany the choirs or soloists, or to help with hymn accompaniments.

Adult Choir

choir

For high school graduates and beyond. Rehearsal at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Director is Doug Sweeney, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Organist and choir accompanist is Laura LaGrange.

Handbell Choir

Handbell choirThe Westgate Ringers is for anyone interested in ringing handbells. No prior experience needed. This group rehearses at 6:30 pm Thursdays.  For more information, please contact Virginia Dowling at 232-2601 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 

 

CPC Consort

ConsortAn example of a creative contribution to the church’s music is CPC’s Sunday Consort. This ensemble plays for the Traditional Worship service on a various Sunday of each month, leading worshipers in an eclectic mix of non-traditional hymns and worship songs in folk, gospel, world and jazz styles. The Consort is composed of Bill and Cathy Simpkins, Laura LaGrange, with guest artists including the CPC Choir and soloists, with instrumentalists who have recently included Michael Golemo (soprano sax), Leslie Koppenhaver (oboe), Barry Larkin (percussion) and Kevin Schilling (oboe).

Please think about the ways you might contribute to the Music Ministry at Collegiate. For further information, please contact the church office 292-2063.


Contemporary Music Team

Consisting of high school students and beyond, CPC’s Contemporary Worship Music Team energizes the 11:15 a.m. worship with praise and rock music styles. Praise team members are Steve Ward, Kelly Dobyns, Jeff Hanson, John Alexander, Jenna Braacksma, Jim Withers, Sandi Ward, Paul Volker, Anne Volker, Justin Pottorff, Spencer Kaminsen, Kendall Agee and Nichole Milliron.  If interested, please call Jim Withers at 233-2054 or contact him by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Collegiate Presbyterian Church
159 N. Sheldon Ave., Ames, IA 50014
phone: 515-292-2063
fax: 515-292-2065
email: cpcames@cpcames.org