Music Ministries

Adult Music Ensembles prepare for Sunday morning worship services. Many singing, ringing, and playing opportunities are available for musicians of all ages and skill levels. Chancel Choir - Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm in Music Suite or Sanctuary

The Chancel Choir regularly provides music for the 10:50 am service and major seasonal events.

Chapel Choir — Sundays, 7:45-8:25am in Choral Rehearsal Room, Music Suite or Sanctuary The Chapel Choir regularly provides music for the 8:30 am service and major seasonal events.

Carillon Ringers - Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm in Handbell room, Music Suite The Carillon Ringers work on literature of a challenging nature. Membership is by invitation of the director.

Praise Team—Saturdays, 4:00-5:30pm An adult praise team rehearses in a classroom adjoining Akard Hall downstairs to bring contemporary worship influence into our services of worship as needed.

Youth Ensemble
Paradigm Shift Youth Band—Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm in the RedHouse (314 Elm St.) Paradigm Shift is for youth instrumentalists (7th-12th grades) interested in being “lead worshippers” for the student ministries at First UMC. Bring your instrument-of-choice (except drums…they are provided) and come jam with us! This group also participates in Contemporary Worship services in the FLC about once a quarter.

Orchestra - Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm in the Music Suite as needed

Children’s Music Ensembles for 3 year-olds through 6th graders rehearse on Wednesday afternoons during the school year immediately following school. They work on beginning musicianship skills, vocal technique, handbell/handchime technique, and worship participation skills using literature, techniques, and resources appropriate to their age level. The children’s ensembles present music regularly in worship and also prepare for major music ministry programs in the fall and spring.

4:00 pm to 5:30pm
Half Notes Choir (3 years to Kindergarten) Gathering Room, Children's Area upstairs in North Building

Bethlehem Ringers/Choir

Carol Ringers/Choir