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
2025 – 2026

Tenth Anniversary Organ Recital | September 21

Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 P.M.
Nicole Keller, University Organist & Assistant Professor of Organ, University of Michigan
Reception following
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of our Schoenstein & Co. Pipe Organ

Chamber Music Concert | November 16

Sunday, November 16 at 3:00 P.M.
The Perseid String Quartet

Cantata Sunday | December 21

Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 A.M.
The Seven Joys of Christmas by Kirke Mecham & Christmas Day by Gustav Holst
Chancel Choir & Orchestra

A Service of Evensong | January 25

Sunday, January 25 at 4:00 P.M.
Combined Choirs of Ladue Chapel & St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Creve Coeur

Chamber Music Concert | February 8

Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 P.M.
Trio Le Bois
Jennifer Adams, Flute ~ Christina Schempf, Horn ~ Bonnie Wilson, Piano

Transfiguration Hymn Festival | February 15

Sunday, February 15 at 10:30 A.M.

The Fruit of Silence: Contemplative Candlelight Concert | March 13

Friday, March 13 at 7:00 P.M.
Anne Peacock, piano & Chamber Choir
Art Exhibit Opening ~ Wine and Cheese Reception
Music by Bach, Schubert, Brahms, MacMillan, Gjeilo, Pärt, Vasks

The True Story of Cinderella | April 17

Friday, April 17 at 7:00 P.M.
Ladue Chapel Section Leaders & Friends
A comic opera presented in concert form

Handbell and Vocal Choirs

Chancel Choir:
Rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 PM until 9:15 PM during the program year. The 50-voice Chancel Choir sings weekly at the second service and also sings at the first service several times per year. The Chancel Choir is open to men and women, with no audition required. This choir sings a variety of sacred music from the sixteenth century through the present day and normally presents two larger works with orchestral accompaniment each season.
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