Children and Youth Ensembles
Precious Angels - Preschool Choir (3 - 5 years old) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 5:15pm - 5:40pm
Director: Sherry Harris
This choir is just for our youngest of children! Preschoolers will get a chance to sing each week and learn how exciting and fun it can be to praise God with our voice. This group will sing about 3-4 times each year.
Cherub Choir - Children's ensemble (K-2nd grade) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:30pm
Director: Linda Wagner
Children learn songs that praise God and teach God's love. In this ensemble, children will also get a chance to play melody bells to accompany familiar tunes.
Carol Choir - Children's ensemble (3rd-6th grades) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:30pm
Director: Sherry Harris
Children are taught the love of Jesus Christ through patience and dedication. Children begin part singing and sing a variety of songs from hymns to praise songs. This group participates in Choir Camp every summer and a choir festival every third year.
Youth Choir - Youth ensemble (7th- 12th grades) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 6pm - 6:30pm
Director: Katie McCarter
The youth in this ensemble learn two to three part songs, depending on the size of the choir. It is a group that shows the joy of a life journey with God through their music and their energy in rehearsals.
Melody Chimes - Children's handbell ensemble (3rd -6th grades) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 5:15pm - 5:55pm
Director: Linda Wagner
Children who participate in this ensemble play melody chimes, which is a precursor to handbells. Children work together to praise Jesus and express his word through their music. The ability to read music is strongly recommended but not required.
Agape Ringers - Youth handbell ensemble (7th-12th grades) Rehearsals - Wednesdays, 7pm - 8:00pm
Director: Elysa Dickinson
Agape ringers learn beginning handbell techniques and improve music reading. This ensemble has a special talent to spread Jesus' love through the sanctuary no matter what piece they have chosen.
Signing Choir - Multi-generational sign language choir (10 years old - Adult) Rehearsals - Sundays, 12pm - 1pm
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. 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.