The Covenant Chancel Choir features both professional and volunteer vocalists who sing at weekly worship services, special events, and concerts throughout the year. The choir sings repertoire from a variety of historical, stylistic, and cultural traditions.

Volunteer singers: The Chancel Choir is open to volunteers of all voice types (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Singers should possess basic music reading and listening skills. If you are interested in singing with us, contact our music director for more information.

Professional Vocalists: Section Leader/Soloist positions may be available for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists. Interested vocalists should have strong sight singing skills, excellent intonation, good leadership skills, and willingness to informally coach/advise volunteer section members. Stipends are commensurate with experience. Contact our music director for more information and to schedule an audition/interview.

Beckwith University Handbell Choir

The Church of the Covenant has maintained a long tradition of handbell choirs for over 50 years through the distinct sound of its British-made 5 octave White Chapel Handbells. The Beckwith University Handbell Choir is comprised of college students and adults who rehearse on Thursday evenings and perform regularly throughout the music season. Children and youth also have opportunities to play handbells or tonebars in our worship services.

Prospective members should contact the music director about joining the ensemble. Prior experience in handbell ringing is not required except for a basic level of music reading ability.

McGaffin Carillon

Covenant is the proud home of the McGaffin Carillon, the only cast bell carillon in Cleveland, Ohio. The sound of this instrument has delighted the University Circle area since 1968. At its console is George Leggiero.

Visit the YouTube channel of the McGaffin Carillon, and subscribe to be notified of streaming concerts and other events.

Learn more about the instrument, its carillonneur, and how to provide support here.

Friends of Music Fund

The Friends of Music Fund annually supports special concerts, fine arts initiatives, music department internships, and the hiring of instrumentalists for special services outside the operating budget. Our yearly goal is $10,000. To donate, click here and specify “Friends of Music” in the dropdown menu. Thank you for your donation!