Kurt Mockenhaupt, B.M.

Director of Music

As Director of Music at FCCW, Kurt serves as the organist for all worship services, and directs the Chancel Choir and Handbell Choirs. With thirty-five years of church music experience, Kurt served three churches before coming to FCCW: Granville Avenue United Methodist Church in Chicago, Berry Memorial United Methodist Church in Chicago and St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Skokie, Illinois. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Music in Education from DePaul University and taught general music (K-8) for eight years. He is a member of The Agape Ringers, an auditioned community handbell ensemble from the greater Chicago area, and has served on the state committee for Area VIII of The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR).