The Cathedral Choir at First UMC Elgin, under the direction of Katherine "Kat" Howerton, assists in leading the 10:00 am service through music each week. The choir sings a wide variety of choral music ranging from classical to gospel and ballads to African American and international spirituals. The choir is open to adults and youth, and while it strives for a high level of performance, there is no audition, and reading music is not required. Choral experience is desirable but is also not required.
Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am.
If you would like to join the choir or have questions, please feel free to contact Kat Howerton.
Do you sing or play an instrument and enjoy contemporary Christian music?
If so, we would love to have you in the Praise Band!
The Praise Band leads the congregation in musical worship once a month during the 10:00 am service.
The group is open to anyone who wants to share their faith through contemporary music. We need singers, guitarists, keyboard players, and drummers.
Please contact Kat Howerton for more information.
Fill out the form to suggest a Choir Anthem, Worship Hymn, Praise Band song, or instrumental piece.
While we love suggestions, we cannot guarantee we will get to every suggested song. Each song is carefully selected and prayed for before it makes it into rotation.
11209*_*Song Request Form
Click on the photo to watch an interview with First UMC Elgin Music Director Katherine "Kat" Howerton. Kat talks about the Cathedral Choir and Praise Band.
