For Churches & Choirs

Liturgical integrity. Musical leadership. Built to serve.

Ars Musica exists not only to teach music, but to strengthen the musical life of the Church itself. Through liturgical planning, choir development, sacred music coaching, and pastoral consultation, Parker MacIver Hinnenkamp partners with congregations, church musicians, and worship leaders to deepen and sustain their musical ministries.

These offerings are structured, scalable, and aligned with the needs of communities both large and small. Whether your church has a thriving choral program or is beginning to rebuild, Ars Musica provides the tools and leadership to help you move forward—with clarity, confidence, and theological care.

What We Offer

Choir Coaching & Liturgical Musicianship

Available in workshop, clinic, or ongoing formats. Parker works directly with choirs and music leaders to:

  • Develop vocal skills, blend, and part-singing confidence

  • Interpret hymns and liturgical texts with depth

  • Strengthen rehearsal technique and ensemble independence

  • Equip section leaders or volunteers with practical leadership skills

  • Introduce healthy and sustainable choir practices for mixed-ability groups

Perfect for choirs in liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent, Pentecost), staff transitions, or times of musical renewal.

Guest Conducting & Worship Leadership

Parker is available to serve as a guest conductor, cantor, or organist for seasonal services, community events, or sabbatical coverage. His background in Lutheran liturgy and improvisation makes him a thoughtful and versatile leader across a range of worship settings.

  • Available for single Sundays, retreats, or multi-week partnerships

  • Especially well-suited for congregations exploring a richer liturgical tradition or looking to anchor worship in strong musical leadership

Consulting for Church Music Programs

Whether you're rethinking your church’s music ministry from the ground up or simply looking for structural guidance, Parker offers administrative and artistic insight with pastoral sensitivity. Consulting services may include:

  • Music program restructuring

  • Budget planning and staffing models

  • Worship scheduling and liturgical design

  • Hiring, onboarding, and training of musicians and directors

  • Integrating youth and intergenerational music

Commissioned Works & Hymn Settings

Through Ars Musica, Parker accepts a limited number of commissions for sacred music, including:

  • Original choral anthems

  • Custom hymn or psalm settings

  • Organ voluntaries tied to the liturgical year

  • Creative service music (chant-based, thematic, seasonal)

Commissions are approached pastorally and collaboratively, tailored to the voice and theology of your congregation.

Built for the Church. In Service to the Church.

Ars Musica brings the structure of a serious musical enterprise and the soul of a cantor’s calling. We understand the sacred responsibilities entrusted to musicians, pastors, and congregations—and we are here to support that work with joy, clarity, and care.

To inquire about workshops, guest services, or a music ministry consultation, contact Parker directly using the form to request a conversation to explore how we can serve your community.