Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
To Serve the Needs of People Through a Church Home Dedicated to the Glory of God

Music and Fine Arts

All are welcome in our music programs! To find out more about Music and Fine Arts at Aldersgate, contact any of the music staff or volunteer directors listed here, or contact the church at 722-8504.


Adult Programs

Chancel Choir, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

All adults are invited to join this choir that provides worship leadership at 8:15 and 11:00 services on Sunday mornings. Chancel Choir prepares one anthem per week, and also performs Christmas and Easter cantatas in alternate years.

Blended Worship Team, directed by Lisa Cookson
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

The Blended Worship Team leads worship at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. Comprised of a praise band and choir, the Blended Worship Team seeks to provide variety in worship at Aldersgate through contemporary style. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome to participate.

Ensembles
Rehearsals: as needed

Occasionally special groups will perform in worship. Contact Don Gray if interested. Rehearsals for these groups will be announced as needed.

Carillon Bells, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in the Choir Room

This adult handbell ensemble requires some musical expertise, such as the ability to read music. Carillon plays in worship once a month.

Orchestra, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (Seasonally)

All band and orchestra instruments are needed. Youth and adults with at least two years experience playing an orchestral instrument are welcome.


Youth Programs

IMPACT Singers, directed by Lisa Cookson and Bruce Greenlee
Rehearsals: Sunday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

All youth are welcome to sing in the youth choir. IMPACT Youth Choir sings in worship every other month.


Children's Programs

Sonbeamers, directed by Riki Voth and Lissa Spieckermann
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:20 p.m. in the Great Room

This choir is for children from age 3 through Kindergarten. Sonbeamers sing once per month in worship.


Special Music

Coordinators: Sheri-lyn King and Alana Maris

All are welcome to participate in Special Music at Aldersgate! You can sing a solo, play in instrumental solo, or grab a few friends for an ensemble. The possibilities are endless! You may suggest music that you would like to do, or the music staff can help you find music. Sheri-lyn is usually available to rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.; email her if you will be needing her for accompaniment.
 

Choir Director Chancel Choir Carillon Bell practice Men's Quartet Jazz Trio

Music Staff

Don Gray
Director of Music

Lisa Cookson
Associate Director of Music

Sheri-lyn King
Pianist/Accompanist

Bruce Greenlee
Pianist

Alana Maris
Organist