Music Ministry

Vigorous hymn singing is a tradition within the congregation, and worshippers are constantly uplifted by the variety of musical offerings each Sunday.

The changing faces of the liturgical year are celebrated in widely differing musical styles from many historical periods.
The number of hours spent at church by our dedicated choir members is truly impressive. By fostering high standards of attendance and commitment, the program encourages a feeling of priority for church activities and a rewarding stewardship of time and talent.
Consider becoming a member of our musical family!

The Music Ministry of Ladue Chapel offers you the means to let music be part of your gift to God. Indeed, there is a place for all ages to share in the joys of serving God through music! We offer great opportunities for spiritual, personal, and musical growth as you develop creative expression, self-discipline, and cooperation within a nurturing atmosphere of love and joy through music and fellowship. Our highly trained and experienced directors will provide you with strong leadership, challenging and satisfying musical experiences, and will encourage friendship and fellowship.

Music and Special Worship Events at Ladue Chapel
2026 – 2027

Kirkin' of the Tartan Service | October 24

Saturday October 24 at 10:00 A.M.
Combined Choirs of First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, and Ladue Chapel
St. Louis Caledonian Pipe Band | Calling of the Clans

All Saints’ Evensong | November 1

Sunday, November 1 at 4:00 P.M.
Featuring the Choirs of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur, and Ladue Chapel
Reception Following

The Trombones of the St. Louis Symphony | November 22

Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 P.M.

Cantata Sunday | December 20

Sunday, December 20 at 10:30 A.M.
A Light in the Stable by Alan Bullard
Chancel Choir & Orchestra

Lenten Hymn Festival | February 14

Sunday, February 14 at 10:30 A.M.
With storyteller the Rev. Rachel Whaley Doll

The Fruit of Silence II: Contemplative Candlelight Concert | March 5

Friday, March 5 at 7:00 P.M.
Anne Peacock, Piano, Marian Drake, Cello, and Chamber Choir

Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae | March 25

Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 P.M.
Still Reaching Cantata by Kyle Pederson
Chancel Choir
Piano ~ Violin ~ Oboe ~ Cello

Easter Day | March 28

Sunday, March 28 at 10:30 A.M.
Festival Service featuring musicians from the SLSO

Trumpet and Pipes Concert | May 2

Sunday, May 2 at 3:00 P.M.
George Goad, Trumpet and David Erwin, Organ

Handbell and Vocal Choirs

Chancel Choir:
The 35-voice Chancel Choir leads in worship weekly, singing a variety of sacred music from the sixteenth century through the present day. The Chancel Choir is open all adults, with no audition required, and rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 PM until 9:15 PM during the program year. The choir’s core of section leaders are involved professionally as performers, teachers, and administrators throughout the St. Louis area.
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir, for kindergarten through 5th grade, meets as part of the Monday Music and More program on Monday afternoons throughout the school year. The children sing songs, develop their singing voices, play drums and other instruments, and participate in movement activities while learning about God’s love and the Church. The children share songs they have learned in worship approximately once a month.
Chapel Ringers Handbell Choir:
The Chapel Ringers meet Thursdays from 6:30 until 7:15 PM in the Fireside Room.
Chapel Ringers is for adult ringers, ringing intermediate and early advanced repertoire. They ring several times throughout the year.

Musical Instruments

Ladue Chapel is blessed to have the resources of several musical instruments that are used daily in rehearsal, teaching, and worship.
Our organ, Schoenstein & Co.’s Opus 167, was first used for worship on October 25, 2015, and dedicated on March 6, 2016, in recital by Scott Dettra. The organ was featured on the cover of the January 2016 edition of The American Organist, the journal of the American Guild of Organists. Click here to read the organ specifications and click here to read the articles from The American Organist.
The Möller Pipe Organ located in Woods Chapel contains 6 ranks of pipes and was installed in 1957.
The sanctuary piano is a Baldwin grand, and we have other pianos in the Choir Room, Fireside Room, and Fellowship Hall.
The one-manual, two-stop harpsichord was crafted by local builder Peter Tkach.
Ladue Chapel is fortunate to have 6½ octaves of Schulmerich handbells, including the C2 (nicknamed “Charlie”), which weighs over 16 pounds. Additionally we have a 3-octave set of Whitechapel handbells and 4½ octaves of handchime instruments.

Beautiful music for your special day

Planning to get married at Ladue Chapel? David will personally guide you in selecting the perfect music to make your special day unforgettable. Explore our wedding music library to start the journey and discover the songs that will set the tone for your celebration.

Wedding music library