Music Ministry

Music is a key component of life at Friendship UMC. Our music department is first and foremost, a ministry. We use music to praise God, share the gospel, and serve our church and community. Members of Friendship's choirs enjoy fellowship and fun with their fellow singers, and experience the unique fulfillment that comes from making great music together.

With four vocal ensembles plus a handbell choir, we have a place for singers of all ages and experience levels! Come out and join Friendship's Music Ministry. All you need is a desire to participate and the time in your schedule. If you have questions regarding how you or a family member can be involved in the choir program at FUMC, please contact Bonnie Dean, Secretary of Friendship UMC by calling the church office at (410) 257-7133.

Ensembles

Children's Choir - Open to all children in grades K-5
Directed by Kristen Brought and Greg Kernan
Rehearsals are in the Music Room on Sunday nights from 6:30pm-7pm

Voices In Praise (Youth Choir) - Open to all youth in grades 6-12
Directed by Holly Reynolds Lee
Rehearsals are on Monday nights in the Music Room from 6:30pm-8pm for Middle Schoolers and 7pm-8:30pm for High Schoolers.

Adult Handbells - Open to all individuals
Directed by Chrys Hill
Rehearsals are on Monday nights in the Upper Narthex from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Sanctuary Choir - Open to all adults
Directed by Tim Smith
Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights in the Music Room from 7:30pm-9pm

All are invited! Come and join the Sanctuary Choir as we sing about the Mystery and Majesty of Christ's amazing birth. All ages welcome. We need singers, narrators and actors (no lines to memorize). This will be a glorious way to celebrate Christmas and praise God! We will rehearse the cantata from 7:30-8:15 on Tuesday nights. We would love to see you.

Friensdship United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Friendship will be presenting their annual Christmas Cantata performed by the FUMC Sanctuary and a 13 piece chamber orchestra. The program this year is "The Mystery and Majesty" by Joseph M. Martin. Please join us on Sunday, December 20 at 4:00 PM for this special afternoon of music.

FUMC is located at 22 Friendship Road in Friendship Maryland, at the corner of Route 2 and Friendship Road.

The Sanctuary Choir is under the direction of Mr. Timothy Smith. Timothy is a gifted conductor currently studying with Dr. Thea Kano. Timothy is also the Music Team and Worship Team Leader at Community United Methodist Church in Crofton Maryland. Tim has performed with travelling groups in Michigan including Canata Academy and New Perspective. Travelling to Europe and locally to sing. Tim has been directing the choir at FUMC for 2 1/2 years. Prior to that, Timothy served many other churches prior to moving to Maryland.

The orchestra is comprised of local musicians many from the University of Maryland.

This program is filled with familiar carols and original works for Advent and Christmas. It is an excellent way to settle our hearts and prepare for Christmas as we focus on the true meaning of this special season.

November 22 - Sanctuary Choir
November 26 (Thanksgiving Eve) - Sanctuary Choir
November 29 - Voices In Praise
December 6 - Children's Choir
December 13 - Handbell Choir
December 20 - Sanctuary Choir
December 24/4:00 pm - Children's Choir
6:00 pm - Sanctuary Choir
8:00 pm - Voices In Praise
11:00 pm - Chamber Alumni/Iain Sturrock
December 27 - Special Music
January 3 - Special Music
January 10 - Children's Choir
January 17 - Sanctuary Choir
January 24 - Handbell Choir
January 31 - Voices In Praise




Pictures from the 2009 Sanctuary Choir Epiphany Cantata