Adult Ensembles
Chancel Choir - Adult Choir Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Director: Miki Chelton
The Chancel Choir sings their praises to God and leads the congregation through music and song. The love of Jesus Christ is expressed through their voices and can be felt throughout the congregation. This is a warm, open group of people that is always welcoming to new singers. All abilities and ages are welcome to this ensemble.
Gabriels's Praise - Men's Ensemble Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Director: Miki Chelton
Gabriel's Praise is made up of the men from the Chancel Choir and anyone else who would like to participate. They meet each week and sing up to 4 times each year.
Sing Alleluia - Women's Ensemble Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Director: Miki Chelton
This ensemble is made up of the women in the Chancel Choir and any other woman who would like to praise God through music. They sing a 2-4 times a year.
Laudate Ringers - Senior Adult Handchime Choir Rehearsals - Fridays, 9:30am - 10:10am
Director: Miki Chelton
This choir is an ensemble that is designed for our senior adults, but welcoming for any adult, regardless of years! Laudate Ringers is a relaxed ensemble that will play about 4 times a year to praise our Lord. The music is easily attainable, even for the inexperienced. Whether you've rung all your life or haven't picked up a bell in your sixty-some-odd-years, you are welcome to the group! The ability to read music is not a requirement, but it does help if you have a basic understanding of rhythms.
Alleluia Ringers - Adult Handbell Ensemble Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:50pm
Director: Miki Chelton
The Alleluia Ringers is an ensemble for all ages and ability. If you can read music, you can learn how to ring handbells. The members of this ensemble model God's love and patience through the acceptance of all abilities. It is a relaxed environment to learn bells and enjoy fellowship while praising God with music.
Gloria Dei Ringers (Concert Bells) - Advanced Adult Handbell Ensemble Rehearsals - Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Director: Miki Chelton
This ensemble plays during church services and also performs in the community (nursing homes, festivals, etc.). By traveling, this ensemble is able to share the spirit of Christ with others in the community.
Fish Food - Praise Band
Rehearsals - Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9pm
Director: Elysa Dickinson
This ensemble leads our praise service on the first Sunday of the month. It is made up of guitarists, singers, pianists, drummers and other instrumentalists that love to praise God through song. It is a great group that has a great time every time they get together and play their music.
Signing Choir - Multi-generational sign language choir
Rehearsals - Sundays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Director: Deb Knerr
The signing choir adds a visual dimension to music by signing to recorded or live music. At times, drama is also incorporated. Members currently range in age from 10-years-old through adult. The signing choir participates in worship services at CUMC approximately once a month, and occasionally participates in events at other churches. This group has much fun while learning to express themselves through music and movement to the Lord. Beginning signers are welcome (just follow the leader!) Caution - you may get "hooked" and want to learn more sign language.
Orchestra - Multi-generational instrument ensemble (grades 9- adult) Rehearsals - TBD
Director - Steve Hanebury The CUMC orchestra is comprised of many different instrumentalists throughout the congregation. Regardless of age or ability, this group is blessed with a beautiful sound that stirs the Holy Spirit inside our hearts. This group plays 2 - 3 times per season and will play anthems, preludes and also accompanies hymns.