1st United Methodist Church

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS

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CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIRS

COME JOIN THE FUN!

Children in Kindergarten through the 5th grade can be a part of a Children's Choir here at 1st UMC. There are three choirs: Beginner Choir, Elementary Choir and Intermediate Choir. Click one of the buttons below for more information. Youth Choir begins with 6th grade and goes through 12th.

(Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Children's Choir Interest Form.)

Children's Music opportunities

To get updates about Children's Choir via REMIND:

TEXT @K7A83KB to 81010

YOUTH MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

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TEXT @7BECF9 to 81010

Chancel Choir

This 60 + voice choir prepares a variety of sacred music for the 10:30 traditional worship service in the sanctuary. Yearly highlights include a televised Christmas Cantata with orchestra and special Easter music with orchestra or brass.

Rehearsals are from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Choir Room (room 249).

Contact:
Dr. Dwight Dockery
Morning Glory Chorus

This chorus of "early birds" prepares music for the 8:15 Traditional worship service. In addition, the group also prepares a special Christmas Cantata with instrumental accompaniment.

Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 7:30 am in the Choir Room (room 249).

Contact:
Dr. Dwight Dockery
Contemporary Praise Band

Praise bands provide music for the 10:30 Contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings as well as the Celebrate Recovery worship services on Wednesday nights.

Contact:
Chris Lee
Church Orchestra

The orchestra will play periodically for both the 8:15 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship Services. Musical choices are designed for high school through adult ages.

Contacts:
Dr. Dwight Dockery
Evensong Handbells

This group of about a dozen women ring advanced level music using 5 octaves of Schulmerich handbells. Music is prepared for worship and for special programs in the community.

Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:00 pm in room 252.

Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Anderson

YOUTH CHOIR

This choir of 7th - 12th grade provides music during various worship services throughout the year.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Choir Room 249).

All youth are welcome!

Contact: Dr. Dwight Dockery
YOUTH HANDBELLS

This group of 7th -12th grade youth ring intermediate to advanced level music using 5 octaves of handbells.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:25 pm (Handbell Room 252)

Contact: Dr. Jennifer Anderson

I AM INTERESTED IN YOUTH CHOIR

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

Children's Choirs meet on Wednesday evenings starting at 5:00 pm

If you are interested in getting your child into a choir click below.

I am interested in Children's Choir

BEGINNER CHOIR

Kindergarteners and 1st graders make up this choir which presents music for worship services and special music at Christmas.

Rehearsals are:
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm - Room 254
Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Director

Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Anderson
ELEMENTARY CHOIR

This musical group of 2nd and 3rd graders consists of a chorus and two tone chime choirs. Music is prepared for worship services with special music at Christmas.

Rehearsals are:
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm
in Rooms 249 and 252.

Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Dr. Dwight Dockery, and Meredith Simpson - Directors
Barry Beard - Accompanist

Contact:
Dr. Dwight Dockery
INTERMEDIATE CHOIR

This group of 4th and 5th graders Includes a chorus and two handbell choirs. These children prepare worship music, special music for Christmas and have also taken the music on the road as part of a summer mission trip.

Rehearsals are:
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm
in rooms 249 and 252.

Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Dr. Dwight Dockery, and Meredith Simpson - Directors
Barry Beard - Accompanist

Contact:
Dr. Dwight Dockery