Chancel Choir in the Washington National Cathedral

February 2009

“I will sing the spirit and I will sing

with the understanding also.”
                                                                I Corinthians 14:15

 

Bless, O Lord, us Thy servants,
who minister in Thy temple.
         Grant that what we sing with our lips,
  we may believe in our hearts,
         and what we believe in our hearts,
    we may show forth in our lives.
           Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                          Royal School of Church Music Prayer

THE Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church seeks to glorify God through a graded program of sacred choral and instrumental music for all ages.  The music program of First Church is an inclusive ministry that welcomes all individuals. Our music program is an affiliate of the Royal School of Church Music, a global organization that seeks to uplift the spiritual life of communities through the highest quality of music within the Church. For more information regarding our Music Ministry, please contact Matthew M. Brown, Director of Music Ministries through the church office at (704) 636-3121.

 

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

Novice Choir (Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm): This training choir is for children in Kindergarten and first grade or other choristers. The choir rehearses every Wednesday afternoon during the program year unless noted otherwise on the calendar. Novice Choristers are presented in the annual Whiting Ceremony at the conclusion of the choir year. At this time, choristers receive their cottas as a sign of their personal achievements and commitment to the Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church.

Junior Choir (Wednesday 4:45pm-5:30pm): This choir is for children who are returning choristers from the previous season and for any child currently in second through sixth grades. The Junior Choir regularly presents musical offerings within our Services of Worship throughout the year and sings for the annual service of Nine Lessons and Carols and Maundy Thursday during Holy Week.

 

YOUTH AND ADULT CHOIRS

Covenant Singers (2nd and 4th Sundays 12:15pm-12:45pm): This choir is for the Youth of our church in grades 7-12.

Chancel Choir (Wednesday 7:15pm-9pm): This choir sings every Sunday throughout the program year at the eleven o’clock service. A strong commitment to the church and music ministry is made in this choir. Repertoire includes music spanning five centuries of Western music, including recent offerings of major choral works by Brahms, Fauré, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. Anyone interested in making the commitment of joining this choir is asked to make an appointment with the Director of Music Ministries through the church office.      

Adult Bell Choir (2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:15pm-7:00pm): This choir provides music on a bi-monthly basis for our Services of Worship. The ability to read music and have a strong sense of coordination is required. This choir is full at this time; however, a substitute list is available for anyone wishing to participate in this capacity until a position opens.

 

 

Matthew M. Brown, Director of Music Ministries
(704) 636-3121, extension 226
matthew@fumcsalisbury.org

Shully Storey, Music Administrative Assistant