“Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.” -- Psalm 33:3
The many gifted individuals and groups who are a part of our extensive music ministry richly enhance our worship experience. Through the glorious sounds of voices, instruments, and handbells, we celebrate the joyful bond between God and our community of faith. There is a place for you in the Perry United Methodist Music Ministry! Email me if you are interested in joining us.

Blessings,
Jane Kimbrel, Director of Music Ministries

Music & Performance Groups:

Sanctuary Choir
Weekly anthems are offered at both the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. Seasonal music presentations accompanied by orchestra are presented throughout the liturgical year. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 6:45-8:15 in the choir room.

Handbells
Fall and Spring Concerts are presented during Wednesday night programs. The choir rings routinely for worship services and participates annually in area Handbell Festivals. There are two groups:

The Sanctuary Bells rehearse in the handbell room from 7:00-8:00 on Sunday evenings.

The Sanctuary Quartet rehearses in the handbell room from 4:45 on Sunday afternoons.

J.O.Y. Choir (Just Older Youth!)
Older adults enjoy singing both secular and non-secular music. Members share fellowship and camaraderie around the lunch table following rehearsals. As an outreach ministry, the choir sings monthly at area nursing homes and often performs musical programs for other churches throughout the state. Rehearsals are held at 11:00 Tuesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall.

Ladies' Ensemble
This group of women sing both secular and non-secular repertoire. Often accompanied by wind or string instruments, they provide music for church programs and for worship services. Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 5:00-5:45 in the Choir Room.

Childrens' Choirs
Cherub (K4-K5), Celebration (Grades 1-2), and Covenant Choir (Grades 3-5)
The children’s choirs and handbells participate regularly in worship, present annual Christmas and spring musical productions, and participate in an annual children-led worship service. Singing instruction and musical concepts are emphasized, and Orff and rhythm instruments are taught during rehearsals. WASP (Wednesday After School Programming) meets in the Back Porch children's area from 4:00-5:30.

Fall Music Programs Kick-Off

As we begin a new fall schedule, this is a GREAT time to join a choir. Anyone between the ages of four and ninety-four can join one of our choirs:

Children's Choirs: Ages four through fifth grade meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30. Children sing, ring bells, and participate in Bible studies and crafts. We will review some of the VBS songs and begin working on our Christmas musical, Double Take!, a Christmas pageant with mystery, humor and awe, as told by Matthew and by Luke. Parts for everyone. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 15.

Sanctuary Choir: Adults rehearse on Wednesday evenings in the choir room from 6:45-8:15 to prepare weekly anthems. We will begin rehearsing Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria on September 15. Come join us for the Christmas music!

JOY Choir: Older adults meet on Tuesday mornings at 11:00 to sing and share lunch together. The choir sings monthly at an area nursing home. Rehearsals for the Christmas musical God with Us, Emmanuel begin on September 14. We already have extra music ordered for you!

Ladies' Ensemble: Ladies meet on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 to prepare music for worship services and special programs. Rehearsals begin September 19.

Sanctuary Quartet: Ringers meet on Sunday afternoons at 4:45 to prepare music for worship services and special programs. Rehearsals begin on September 19.

Sanctuary Bells: Ringers rehearse on Sunday evenings at 7:00 to prepare music for worship, festivals, and seasonal programs. Rehearsals begin on September 19.

Won't you prayerfully consider joining a choir? There is a place for you in our music ministry!