2019
Music Ministry at BUMC
Special Summer Worship Music:
Do you have a musical gift to share? This summer, we’re tuning into the talents of our congregation. Grab your instrument (or vocal cords!) and sign up to share your gift in worship!
Join Our BUMC Summer Choirs:
All are welcome—beginners and experienced musicians alike! (Rising 8th graders and older)
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This summer, be part of something joyful! Come make music, grow in community, and help lead worship in a meaningful way this summer. We can’t wait to sing and ring with you! Rehearsals will take place on Sundays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Singers' Rehearsals: June 29, July 13, July 31, and August 10
Ringers' Rehearsals: June 22, July 6, July 20, and August 3
Performance in Worship: August 10 and 24
Sign up below and let us know if you’re interested in singing, ringing, or both!
ADULT OPPORTUNITIES:
Music ministry opportunities function as small groups - learning, growing, sharing, and worshiping together.
Music small groups are a great way to build relationships, use and develop gifts, and grow spiritually. All are welcome!​
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Questions about music opportunities? Reach out to Tammy Zerbo!
CHANCEL CHOIR
Rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
The Chancel Choir offers musical leadership and inspiration to our Sunday morning worship services. It is also a discipleship-building group whose members offer encouragement and support to one another.
Chancel Choir is open to all adults. No audition is required. You do not have to read music to participate. New members are always welcome.
CELEBRATION RINGERS - HANDBELL CHOIR
Rehearses Mondays at 7:30 pm
The Celebration Ringers adult handbell choir enhances our worship services regularly, and participate in clinics and special performances in the area. New members are always welcome. Musical literacy is preferable, but not required.
Children & Youth: 2024-2025 School Year
Through our children's and youth choir ministries, we seek to shape our children's spiritual lives as an extension of Christian education. Weekly rehearsals include a time for creative development of a theme, verse or song. We learn the meaning of worship elements and study hymns, symbols and seasons, scripture, and the art of creating music.
Registration is required for all youth and children participating in music groups.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES:
IN HIS NAME YOUTH CHOIR
Rehearses Sundays at 11:30 am
We are now meeting on Sundays following Arise. Please contact Tammy or Rob for specific dates and times.
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Open to all 7th-12th graders. No prior experience or musical literacy is required.
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JOYFUL RINGERS -
YOUTH HANDBELL CHOIR
Rehearses Sundays at 11:30 am
We are now meeting on Sundays following Arise. Please contact Tammy or Rob for specific dates and times.
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Open to 7th-12th graders. Ringers should be able to read music.
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CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITIES:
GOOD NEWS PLAYERS
AND RINGERS
Rehearses Mondays from 5:00-5:30 pm
Players are for children in 1st-3rd grades Players weave ideas into music using movement, speech, and small percussion. Ringers are for children in 4th-6th grades. They learn to read music and use bell techniques. They also share in worship throughout the school year.
GOOD NEWS SINGERS
Rehearses Mondays from 5:30-6:30 pm
For children in 1st-6th grades. This group typically presents two fun musicals in addition to singing anthems in worship throughout the school year.