Music Ministry

Music Schedule  

Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Sanctuary Choir schedule

Click here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Youth Choirs schedule

Belmont Sanctuary Choir releases CD

Orders now being taken

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.

The CDs are $10 each, and you can place your order now by downloading and filling out the order form posted here. Please return your order form to the church office or e-mail in your order to orderCD@belmontumc.org.

The Belmont United Methodist Church Music Programs

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
sullivan@belmontumc.org

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.

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.

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.

Music Ministry fundraiser

We want your junk! Here’s a way to help Belmont ’s Music Ministry and our environment at the same time! We’re participating in a recycling fundraiser and will be paid for EVERY recycled item on this list:

Cell phones, ink jet printer cartridges, DVD movies & videogames, portable DVD players, laptop computers, MP3 players, X-Boxes, Sony Playstations, Wii, digital cameras & digital video cameras (DVRs), digital picture frames, portable navigation & GPS devices (Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom).

The items don’t have to be working, and accessories such as chargers and ear pieces are NOT recyclable. If you have any of these items please bring them to the church foyer and leave them in the labeled bin located by the stairway going into the sanctuary beginning October 14. Your contributions are appreciated and will be of great benefit for music ministry mission trips as well as additional music ministry needs.

Organ Specs

To view or download the organ specs, click here 
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