Music Schedule

August 22
8:15 Bill Cooper, pianist
10:00 Sanctuary Choir, warm-up
10:30 Sanctuary Choir
5:00 Sanctuary Choir cook-out at the Beasley’s

Click here for the 2009-2010 Youth Choirs schedule

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Youth Choir California Tour 2010!

Mission Basilica, San Diego

Open Door Singers at First UMC San Diego

Open Door Singers at San Juan Capistrano

I most experienced God in/at…….Or while singing this specific song, because….
Father Joe’s AND while singing “Praise His Holy Name” because FJ regardless of how involved the kids were, they all were benefitting. PHHN because EVERYONE’s smiles brought solace to my heart (Noel)
“For All That Is” at Scripps Kensington because it was soooo beautiful, it almost made me cry. (Erin)
Hollenbeck/ “Go Ye Now in Peace” because I saw an old, severe looking man, who looked like he wouldn’t cry at a funeral, wipe a tear from his eye. (Jackson Myers)
Hollenbeck/ “Sanctus” because it was really beautiful [both the song and the place.] (Mary)
First Congregational Church because God’s beauty and glory shone through. (Kaleb)

I enjoyed singing the most for…
First UMC because it was fun singing with another choir and to see everyone smiling back. (Kate Taylor)
Scripps Kensington because the entire group of people were great and hospitable. I loved seeing the smiling old ladies in wheel chairs clap. (Ryan)
Scripps Kensington because they seemed the most excited to hear us. (Erin
Scripps Kensington because they seemed like they needed it the most. (Mary)
The elderly people because I always saw a smile on their face afterwards. (Kaleb)

My most memorable experience during tour was…
When Andi sang Bonse Aba with Ben (Kate Taylor)
California (Sy)
Devotions. When everyone was in the circle together, there was a sense of peace and joy. We shared and did not share, our thoughts and feelings about the trip and wonderful times we each experienced in,               and through, God.  (Ashley W)
The moments spent talking, laughing, and making memories with everyone. (Erin Pearce)
Going to the beach and going into the ocean for the first time because I was trying something new with people I loved. (??)
Singing with the choir from the church we went to because I made some new friends and they were a perfect match with us. (Reed)
When everyone encouraged Andi to sing the solo in Bonse Aba with Ben because it showed how our youth choir/group is encouraging and how much we cared for each other. (Kate Pearce)
The mass at the San Diego Mission because it reminded me of our purpose for our tour and was a very beautiful place to worship. (Rebecca Daves)
Singing to the elderly in both retirement homes because their happy grins and smiles were always what I hoped for (Kaleb)
Every single laugh I shared with anyone because it made me feel accepted and loved. (William)
I met… on tour and I plan to pray for them because…
Purple shirt lady/ she showed me to listen. (Kate T.)
Adam Ketron/ he, regardless of the time and place, could always lend an ear or a kind word. (Noel)
Andrea Murdock/ she will soon become a mother to her third child and she changed my life. She made me see what I was blind to and she filled me with joy. (Ashley W)
Paulina and the other children at the music camp/ they are amazing kids and they all have a special gift that they need to learn how to express in their own special. (??)
The children at Father Joes/ they are wonderful kids and I want them to know God’s love and have wonderful opportunities in life (Rebecca)
Eric/ he was so nice and said he loved me (William)

The one experience I had on tour that I wish all my family and friends could experience was…
All of San Diego because it was sooo beautiful! (Erin)
The sense of community I felt at specific moments on the trip. (Jackson)
The entire trip was a great experience. (Ben)

Though we went to minister to others, I felt I was ministered to by…
Purple shirt lady b/c God showed me I needed to listen to her, just as she listened to us. (Kate T.)
William C, for having a listening ear. (noel)
Rev Kim! And by Ramero’s driving. (Ryan)
The preschoolers at Father Joe’s (Erin)
The children of the music camp and the people at the retirement homes. (??)
The seniors on this trip, because they always were there for me and knew what to do, and when to do it. (Reed)
The retirement home audience. (Ben)
Scripps Kensington because they were so hospitable and cared and gave us food. (Kate P.)

Because of this trip, I plan to…
Look for more people to listen to (Kate T.)
Sing loud and proud (Sy)
Share my emotions more freely so sad things don’t weigh me down. (Noel)
Live my life to the fullest and always be myself, no matter what anyone else thinks, just like Sam did. (Ashely W)
Become more grateful for my surroundings and other persons who drive tour buses (Ryan)
Cherish every moment I have left with this amazing group of people (Erin)
Be able to show God using me more (Whatley)
Pray for each individual senior (Reed)
Remain connected to God. I feel especially close to him now and I want to keep that feeling for me and God (Ruth)
Continue singing in college (Mary)

I believe God used me on tour to…
Be a listener to others (Kate T.)
Reach the souls of the children and the older, who were both young at heart. (Noel)
Be a part of the choir that helped spread god’s word through the music.
Show him when we ministered to others when we sang (Whatley)
Give the elderly folks at our venues a glimpse of the past and to let them feel the joy that they so obviously felt. (Jackson)
Sing! I feel closest to God in song. I feel as if I’ve praised to everyone. (Ruth)
Create happiness, just as he did with those around me. (Kaleb)

I am thankful for the experience of touring with the youth choir because…
I have grown closer to god and friends (Sy)
I built strong relationships with several people, sang to my hearts content, and got to be myself among others. I truly connected with God on this trip. (Ashley W)
It helped me become more appreciative for the things I get to participate in (Ryan)
It was the perfect way to begin a wonderful summer (Erin)
It brought me closer together with other youth and to show our ministry for God with the world (Whatley)
You can enjoy the joy of Christ and music all in one action packed trip with your friends and church family (??)
of the wonderful friendship I have with many (Ben)
it has opened me to new friendships, laughs, jokes, smiles, and songs. I feel close to everyone here now. Thank you Lord for this day. (Ruth)
it’s so much fun. I probably laugh more on one of these trips than I do in an entire year (Mary)
it gave me a chance to bond with other choir members (and chaperones), see a beautiful part of the country, and be able to meet wonderful people and spread God’s love to them (Rebecca)
it made me appreciate my church family that much more (William)

Belmont Sanctuary Choir releases CD

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Belmont's Sanctuary Choir has recently released ?Song in the Night", a CD collection of worshipful music from various cultures. All selections on the recording have been performed in Belmont worship services.

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Music Ministry Mission Statement

The music ministry of Belmont United Methodist Church strives to glorify God through music in all gatherings and presentations. The mission of the music ministry supports the mission of the entire Belmont UMC community: we strive to embody the gospel of Jesus Christ by reaching out to each other and the community, nurturing one another in the life of the church and sending one another in service to all persons.
The music programs at Belmont offer opportunity for
- Education
- Spiritual Growth
- Fellowship
- Participation in ministry
- Stewardship of gifts and talents
- Outreach

All choirs are voluntary, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of experience. All participants strive for excellence, dignity, reverence and integrity in all musical endeavors.

For additional information regarding the Belmont Music Ministry, contact: Gayle Sullivan
Director of Music Ministries
383-0832 ext. 29
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Sanctuary Choir (Adult) - This is the primary choir for 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. In addition, they present several musical programs each year and sing for other various church events. No audition is required for membership and rehearsals are every Wednesday 7:15-9:00 p.m year-round. Childcare is provided.

The choir's recording "Song in the Night" 
is available on compact disc.

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Childrens Choirs

God's Flock (Children ages 3 years) - This group is introduced to music through simple songs, stories, and fun musical games from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Mid-August-early May.

Joyful Noise Singers Choir (Children ages 4 & 5) - This group is introduced to music through the use of simple children's songs and fun musical games on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:00p.m Mid-August-early May.

Music Makers (Children grades 1-2) - These young musicians learn the basics of music reading through singing and playing musical instruments. They meet on Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:00 p.m. Mid-August -early May.

Chapel Choir (Children grades 3-6) - This choral experience for elementary children provides special music for Sunday worship as well as seasonal musical programs. This choir meets on Wednesday 6:15-7:00p.m. Mid August-early May.

Open Door Singers (Youth grades 7-12) - This Youth Choir sings for 10:30 worship regularly. They also tour periodically and present musical concerts in the surrounding area. The group rehearses each Sunday afternoon 4:30-5:30 p.m. September-May.

Cokesbury Quartet - An intermediate/advanced youth handbell ensemble. This group requires music reading ability and handbell choir experience. They rehearse on Sundays from 3:30-4:30 p.m., September-May

Carillon Ringers (Adult) - A group of intermediate/advanced handbell ringers with music reading abilities. They rehearse on Sunday 5:30-7:00 p.m. August-early May.

Wesley Ringers (Youth grades 7-12) - An intermediate teenage handbell ensemble. Some musical experience is required. They rehearse from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Sundays September-May.

Celebration Ringers (Adult) - A group of beginning/intermediate handbell ringers who rehearse on Thursdays 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Children's Chimes (Grades 5 & 6) - Group for beginning hand bell ringers who rehearse on Wednesdays 5:40-6:10 p.m. Spring and Fall.

Singing Schedule for Children’s Choirs 2010/2011

Aug. 18- Children’s Choirs resume with Choir Carnival at 6:15 (Children’s Chimes for 5thand 6th graders resume at 5:40)
Sept. 12- CC at 8:15
Sept. 19- MM
Oct. 3- JNS at 8:15 (World Communion)
Oct. 10- CC and Children’s Chimes
Oct. 20- No Children’s Choirs (Metro Fall Break)
Oct. 31- MM
Nov. 7- CC (All Saints)
Nov. 14- JNS
Nov. 21- MM at 8:15
Dec. 12- JNS
Dec. 19- MM at 10:30, CC at Feast of Lights
Dec. 24- CC
Jan. 23-CC
Jan. 30 MM at 8:15
Feb. 6- JNS at 8:15
Feb. 12- Children’s Choir Festival (CC to participate)
Feb. 13- MM
Feb. 20-CC
Feb. 27- Children’s Chimes
March 6- JNS
(March 13 and 20 are part of Metro’s Spring Break)
March 27- MM
April 3- CC at 8:15
April 17- All sing (Palm Sunday)
April 27- Musical Outreach
May 4- Music Banquet
Done!

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Orchestra (Youth and Adult) - A group of instrumentalists with at least 4 years experience.  This group plays for worship occasionally and rehearses on Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. September - April.

Organ Specs

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