Wesley has a deep commitment to providing high-quality traditional and contemporary music. Previous services can be seen on our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/3zvc5a3v.
Explore the various ways to engage with music at Wesley United Methodist Church. From choirs to ensembles, our music ministries provide opportunities to serve, worship, and grow in faith.
This choir, directed by Dan Laaveg and accompanied by Sally Potter, has a tradition of providing high-quality anthems and supporting congregational singing. It is open to high school students and up. The choir rehearses Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:45pm, and they sing most Sundays from September to May, and other special events including at Lessons and Carols. We are welcoming new members! No audition is necessary, but some prior music experience is preferred. For more information, email Dan at danlaaveg@wesleyonline.org, or talk to him after an upcoming service.
Come ring with us! The Handbell Choir, directed by Dan Laaveg, provides anthems approximately once per month, and plays twice a year at local nursing homes. They rehearse on Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm. No prior handbell experience is necessary, though previous music experience is. Please email Dan at danlaaveg@wesleyonline.org if you are interested in joining.
This is a community choir open to Muscatine area students in 7th through 12th grade. The choir sings a varied repertoire. They rehearse on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-4:45 pm from late August to May. Their main performances are Lessons & Carols & the Spring Concert. Additional singing opportunities are expected to be added. Fall rehearsals start August 24, 2025. Dr. Dan Laaveg leads this group. Contact Dan with any interest or questions you may have. Registration is required and may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4wwchzsf.
This is a community choir open to Muscatine area students in 3rd through 8th grade. Wesley Associate Music Director & Sanctuary Organist Sally Potter leads this group. The choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:00-4:45pm from September to May. Their main performances are Lessons & Carols & the Spring Concert. Additional singing opportunities are expected to be added. Fall rehearsals will begin Monday, September 8, 2025. Please contact Sally or Dan if you want to join this choir. Registration is required and may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4wwchzsf.
This is a community choir open to students in the Muscatine area in kindergarten through 2nd grade. They rehearse Mondays from 4:00-4:45 p.m. from September to May. Littlest Angels’ Choir focuses on singing, musical fun, and games. Their main performances are Lessons & Carols & the Spring Concert. Fall rehearsals will begin Monday, September 8, 2025. Dan Laaveg directs this group. Registration is required and may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4wwchzsf.
Wesley had Summer Music Camp from July 14-18, 2025. Music Camp is for students who have just completed K-6th grade. We had 47 students registered, and 41 attended. Thanks for a great week, campers!
Recent musicals performed:
2022-Rescue in the Night (Daniel in the lion’s den)
2023-Oh, Jonah!
2024-A Technicolor Promise (Noah and the flood)
2025-The Troubbable of Zerubbabel
Students who have just completed K-2nd grades come from 9:00 to 11:30am each morning, and students who have just completed 3rd-6th grades attend from 9:00am till 2:30pm each day (lunch provided). Each day is filled with musical exploration: musical games, singing, handbells… and lots more!
Our incredible Opus 153 Fisk organ, which is named Gracie Pearl, was completed in 2019. It has 43 ranks and 2,413 pipes. See more details at Fisk’s website. Our previous Casavant organ was destroyed by a tornado in 2017.
Get to know the talented individuals leading Wesley United Methodist Church’s music ministries. Learn about their roles, passions, and dedication to enriching worship through music.