Music Ministry
St. James Music Ministry presents
"A Night of Music for Mom"
A concert featuring all of the children's music ministry ensembles with a guest appearance by the St. James Ringers, adult hand bell choir.
This tribute to mothers will be on May 11th at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Come out and enjoy music, desserts, and a special gift for all mothers!
What could be more joyful than praising God
through music with the talents that God has given us.
By participating in the music ministry program at St. James Church,
you may experience both the joy of music and service as you so cultivate
your God-given talents.
Music for Preschoolers:
Cherub Choir: ages 3 & 4
A musical discovery learning group.
meets Sundays 6:00-7:00pm in the Children's Sunday School wing.
Merry Music Makers: ages 5 & 6
An enriching music making experience of singing, instrument playing and musical games.
meets Sundays 6:00-7:00pm in the Children's Sunday School wing.
Music for Elementary:
Chapel Choir: grades 2-5
This choir sings for various worship settings 4-6 times a year, sometimes in combination with the Chancel Choir.
meets Sundays – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
in the choir room.
Sometimes longer rehearsals are needed, especially near Christmas.
Parents will be notified in advance.
Jeffrey Ward, director.
Music for Youth:
Youth Choir: grades 6-12
You do not need to be able to read music, just have a heart for singing. All youth are welcome.
meets Sundays – 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the CLMC, room 106.
Alan Gill and Jennifer Johnson, directors.
Music for Youth and Adults:
Chancel Choir
leads in worship each Sunday at the 11:00 service and for other scheduled worship.
for adults and youth - music reading ability is helpful but not necessary.
rehearses on Wednesdays – 7:30-9:00 p.m.
in the choir room
Jeffrey Ward, director.
Asbury Choir:
Sings at the 8:45 a.m. worship service each Sunday.
Open to all who love to sing.
rehearses each Sunday at 8:15am in the Choir Room.
Jeffrey Ward, director.
Fellowship Singing:
Each Sunday morning from 9:40-9:55 a.m.
singing old favorites from the Cokesbury Hymnal.
Proclamation! Praise Team
"Sing unto the Lord a new song ... proclaim His salvation day after day." - Psalm 96
This group of vocalists and instrumentalists lead contemporary styled music the 9:00 ConneXion service each Sunday
rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:45-9:30pm – vocalists: 6:45-8:00 p.m. / band: 8:00-9:30 p.m.
in the CLMC
Alan Gill, director
Handbell Choirs:
Chapel Chimes: beginners and intermediate ringers grades 2-5
This group feeds into the Wesley Ringers.
Charles Wesley Ringers: grades 3-9
children and youth who have played with the Chapel Chimes or those who have hand bell experience.
Both meet Sundays from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
St. James Ringers: youth and adult ringers to play in various services throughout the year.
Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Jeffrey Ward, director
Circuit Rider Bells: bell quartet for advanced ringers - by audition only.
Meets Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Mike Arny, director
For more information, contact:
Jeffrey Ward
Director of Traditional Music
(252) 752-6154 ext. 204
Jeff@stjamesumc.info
or
Alan Gill
Director of Contemporary Music
(252) 752-6154 ext. 209
Alan@stjamesumc.info
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