Adult Choir
New Music Ensembles for Fall 2020
Music has always been a big part in how we worship at the First United Methodist Church. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic there are now a lot of restrictions on music and how is it shared in worship. Of course, this is true everywhere. In keeping with those restrictions, we are happy to welcome four new ensembles into our worship this fall. While we will miss our large choirs, these smaller ensembles will be a welcomed addition to our worship starting in September. To make these ensembles possible, their size had to be restricted to under ten participants. We are excited to welcome these groups and to introduce them to you in worship.
Belle Canto- While this women's vocal ensemble has presented music in worship since 2006, this will be a reduced group of 6-7 singers (from 10) who you will hear in worship once a month.
Journeymen - A "journeyman" is a skilled craftsman who works under the direction of the "master craftsman." With God as the "master craftsman", this new men's vocal ensemble will share their skills with God and with us in worship once a month.
Genesis-This is the rebirth of our youth vocal ensemble. It has been years since there has been a music group that focused solely on our older youth. This will start as a small group that will rehears on Sunday nights right before youth group. Genesis will sing periodically in worship and at times will team-up with Belle Canto and Journeymen.
Carillon Ringers- The word "Carillon" is actually the French word for "Chimes". This two-octave chime ensemble will be comprised of ringers from our Jubilate Ringers and our Chimers Handchime Ensemble.
Belle Canto- While this women's vocal ensemble has presented music in worship since 2006, this will be a reduced group of 6-7 singers (from 10) who you will hear in worship once a month.
Journeymen - A "journeyman" is a skilled craftsman who works under the direction of the "master craftsman." With God as the "master craftsman", this new men's vocal ensemble will share their skills with God and with us in worship once a month.
Genesis-This is the rebirth of our youth vocal ensemble. It has been years since there has been a music group that focused solely on our older youth. This will start as a small group that will rehears on Sunday nights right before youth group. Genesis will sing periodically in worship and at times will team-up with Belle Canto and Journeymen.
Carillon Ringers- The word "Carillon" is actually the French word for "Chimes". This two-octave chime ensemble will be comprised of ringers from our Jubilate Ringers and our Chimers Handchime Ensemble.
Select Vocal Ensembles
Joyful Noise - is a ten voice, four-part a-Capella ensemble that sings occasionally throughout the year including the Christmas Collage Concert.
Belle Canto - is a ten voice women's ensemble that sings three - four part music throughout the year including at our Christmas Collage Concert.
Belle Canto - is a ten voice women's ensemble that sings three - four part music throughout the year including at our Christmas Collage Concert.
Adult Choirs
Chancel Choir (High School Seniors - Adult) Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Chancel Choir is a large choir of sixty singers. While we have had some wonderful opportunities in the past ten years that includes singing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and in Chicago, our primary focus has always been to present music that enriches our worship of God and the worship life of our congregation. The Chancel Choir and Fellowship Choir also presents concerts throughout the year including our Christmas Collage Concert. Come, sit in on a rehearsal on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm to see what being part of this choir family is all about.
Fellowship Choir (High School Seniors - Adult) Thursday 5:45 - 6:45 pm. Our Fellowship Choir is the perfect choir for those who would like to be part of a choral experience but feel that they don't have the time to commit to weekly participation. Our Fellowship choir was formed just for you. This choral ensemble, currently of twenty-five singers rehearses and sings in worship only once a month. Singing on the Second Sunday of each month they rehearse on the Thursday before that Second Sunday. Let Tim Meunier know if you would like a complete schedule. This choir is wonderful, welcoming group of singers. Come and join us at our next rehearsal to see how this choir could add to your life; socially, musically and in your worship of God.