Messiah United Methodist Church

MUSIC MINISTRY

Philosophy

The primary objective of the Music Department is to promote worship through the use of musical talents. We strive to teach sound musical practices and techniques in an encouraging, Christian environment. While we recognize that an integral component of music is performance, we stress that expression through music is an act of praise and an offering of gratitude to God.

Welcome

Welcome to Messiah United Methodist Church! This page is intended to acquaint you with the various music opportunities offered here in our congregation. It is our hope that you may wish to participate in one or more of them. Please do not hesitate to contact the church office or speak directly to anyone involved in the music program. It is our commitment to offer opportunities to all to celebrate their love of our God through the sharing of their talents. Both vocal and instrumental ensembles are in place for folks of all ages.

Vocal Opportunities

Cherub Choir - This is our youngest choir. Children of 3 years old through the end of 2nd grade are invited to sing. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 6:45-7:15 PM. This is often the first opportunity for children to participate in worship. They sing periodically at the 9 AM service and occasionally at other functions. Children are given practice tapes to assist them in learning music.

Director: Linda Dickinson Accompanist: Arlene Zook

Spirit Choir - This choir is for children in grades 3 through Middle School. Rehearsal are on Wednesday from 6:00-6:30 PM. This choir sings during the 9 AM worship service on the last Sunday of each month during the school year. This choir also sings frequently outside church at Nursing Home facilities and other events. Singers are also often featured instrumentally.

Director: Sue Kaufman Accompanist: Bev Morton

Praise Choir - This teenage choir is combined ministry with Christ UM Church and offers more contemporary music in its repertory. The group is often accompanied with drums. Praise Choir sings periodically in both churches and at other functions. They have also toured to the Pocono Mountains twice.

Director: Don Dickinson Accompanist: John Franklin

Chancel Choir - This adult choir sings a wide variety of traditional, classical, contemporary, and spiritual music. New singers are always welcome. The choir sings during the 9 AM service each Sunday from September until mid-June, except for the last Sunday of the month. Many of the members also participate in frequent choral festivals at the UMC Conference level, in the Shippensburg area, and in Ocean Grove, NJ. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 PM.

Director: Don Dickinson Accompanists: Tom Evitts and Beverly Morton, organ

Beth Dickinson and Arlene Zook, piano

Instrumental Opportunities

Handbells - There are 3 English Handbell choirs that are designed for children, beginners, and experienced ringers.

Director: Linda Dickinson

Orchestra - This ensemble is open to strings of all ages and ability levels.

Director: Linda Dickinson

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