There are many options for Musical Adults at BUMC:
Chancel Choir
rehearses Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Music Suite
sings weekly in worship at both Sanctuary services
The Chancel Choir is a non-audition group of beginners to advanced singers. The repertoire is mainly traditional music, though they have been known to do some off-the-wall things! It is a fun group where your talent and faith will be nurtured and will grow through singing.
Men's Chorus
rehearses Wednesdays at 8:30pm following Chancel Choir every other Wednesday
sings in worship as scheduling permits
If you love the old-time gospel songs and barbershop quartets, this fun group is for you!
Women's Chorus
rehearses Wednesdays at 8:30pm following Chancel Choir every other Wednesday
sings in worship as scheduling permits
Barbershop quartet style singing isn't just for men! BUMC women have their own chorus!
Chancel Bells
rehearses Mondays 6pm-7pm in Room 016S
rings in worship about once a month
Chancel Bells is a full 5 octave handbell choir that tackles some very complicated and difficult music. Ringers should be music-literate and able to handle a challenge.
Bartlett Bells
rehearses Thursday mornings 9:00 - 10:15 am in Room 016S
& rings in worship as schedules permit
Bartlett Bells rehearses at a great time during the day for moms with children in school, retired people, or those with their days free. It is a group for beginning to intermediate ringers. The ability to read music is not required, but encouraged.
Intergenerational Ringers
rehearses Monday evenings at 6pm in 006s
rings in worship for special occasions
Want to learn how to ring handbells with your children or youth? It can be fun for the whole family! Members learn proper ringing technique and work on a variety of music. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn.
Instrumental Ensemble
rehearses when scheduled
plays in worship for special occasions
This wonderful ensemble is for anyone older than 7th grade who enjoys playing any instrument! If you're a beginner, it is a great place to learn. If you're an advanced player, you're able to lead the less experienced. We use our wide variety of talent to enhance worship services. No audition is required. We welcome any instrument to this group, but would especially love to have more brass and string instrumentalists!!
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR @ BUMC???
Would you like to be in...
...a Beginner Singer's Class?
...a flute choir?
...a brass choir?
...a kazoo ensemble???
Tell us of your talent or interest and we'll see what we can do!
Contact
Todd Wilson, Director of Music Ministries, 901-386-4563