Upbeat, engaging, inspiring - those are some of the words that people use to describe music at Emmanuel.  These are some of the groups responsible for leading that music. 

The Celebration Choir for 9:00 and 10:30 services: This group is open to all persons age 12 and up.  Weekly rehearsals are from 6:30 - 8:00pm every Wednesday evening (September through June) in the Sanctuary.  This non-audition choir invites both seasoned and inexperienced singers into its ranks.  We’ll teach you how to sing and how to read music.  Contact Bob Olson at 562-272-4971 or Robert.Olson@erc.la.  Child Care is available.

The Inspirational Choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Sanctuary and leads worship for the Noon Service on Sundays. The music is Contemporary/Gospel and is led by Vickie Dove. For more information, you may contact her at 562-272-4988 or Vickie.Dove@erc.la.   Ages 14 and up are welcome to participate. Child Care is available.

The Orchestra for our 9:00 and 10:30 services: To be a part of this instrumental ensemble, you must be at least 14 years old and have at least three years playing experience on your instrument.  The Orchestra accompanies the choir and worship during the 9:00 & 10:30 am worship services each week.  Persons interested in playing in our orchestra must audition.   For more information, contact Bob Olson at 562-272-4971 or Robert.Olson@erc.la.


Praise Teams: Participation in our praise teams is by audition only; rehearsal times depend on the various teams.  For more information contact Bob Olson at 562-272-4971 or Robert.Olson@erc.la.

The Children's Choir (1st-4th grade) meets Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:20 PM in the Choir Room. The children learn a fall and a spring musical and participate in our Christmas and Easter Worship times. For more information, please call Debbie Thomas at 562-272-4970 or Debbie.Thomas@erc.la.