Music at Lake Burien Presbyterian

With a strong tradition dating back several decades, the LBPC Music Department is experiencing an exciting renaissance! There's something for everyone, whether you're an experienced diva or a novice music "appreciator."


Greg Sojka, Director of Music Ministries, leading the LBPC choir

The flagship ensemble of the music program is the LBPC Chancel Choir. Ranging from 20-30 singers, this group has sung everything from ancient plainsong to Carol King. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and sings at many Sunday morning services. There are also three subgroups made up of singers from the choir - the Vocal Ensemble, a small, select group, and both Women's amd Men's Choruses. Recent programs have included scenes from "Godspell," "A Gospel Christmas," Appalachian carols arranged by John Jacob Niles, selections from Handel's "Messiah" with strings, a Good Friday concert of Requiem movements, and much more. This year we are also offering a beginning bell choir.

Over the past several years we have been blessed to collaborate with some of the finest musicians from the Puget Sound area. Recent guest artists and ensembles have included Total Experience Gospel Choir, Seattle Men's Chorus, Peregrine Medieval Vocal Ensemble, Elizabeth Brown (Classical Guitar and Lute), Soprano Leanne Freeman-Miller, soloists from Seattle and Tacoma Operas, the Leggiero String Quartet, the Kenyan Community Church Choir, Seattle Christian High School Choir, and many others!

LBPC offers a variety of praise and contemporary music as well, incorporating keyboard, guitar, drums and other instruments and singers on a rotating basis. On the more contemplative side, we offer periodic services in the style of the Taizé community, featuring chant-inspired music, candlelight and moments of meditation designed to center your spirit and open your heart.

Even the little ones get into the act! Whether through a children's musical which utilizes the gifts of several generations, to song and dance with our on-site Spanish-language ministry, to playing Orff instruments and handchimes, there is plenty for the kids to get involved with.

The arts are alive and thriving at Lake Burien Presbyterian! Attend a lecture this Advent by our artist-in-residence, peruse ourbudding art collection, watch a visual artist create a chalk rendering in a service. Be moved by the powerful dramatic reenactment of the Last Supper, be uplifted by a readers' theater presentation, or be inspired by a ballerina's interpretive dance.

There's something for everyone!