Come to the Downbeat – your God-given gifts are needed!
Calling ALL musicians! We mean it! Opera singers, shower singers, happy birthday singers, bell ringers, ding-a-lings and musicians in training! All humans from 3 years to 110 years are invited to give music @ FUMC a try.
Rehearsals for FUMC musical ensembles resume their regular schedules soon. All interested musicians (and wanna-be musicians!) are welcome to join. The rumor that you have to be an exceptional musician to join is NOT TRUE! Invite your friends to join us. If you miss the first rehearsal, come to another! Contact Barbara Zachow for more information at 217‑356‑9078 or bzachow@comcast.net.
First Regular Rehearsal:
· Chancel Choir – Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 – 8:15 pm - Choir Room
o Youth and adults of any age
o Provide choral music in a variety of styles for worship services
· Perceptions Praise Team - Thursday, August 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
o Youth and adults of any age
o Keyboard, guitar, drum set, vocalists, other instruments
· Chancel Ringers – Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Bell Tables
o Youth and Adults of any age
o Intermediate or Advanced handbell experience
o Provide music in a variety of styles for periodic worship services
· Angel Choir - Sunday, September 7, 4:00 – 5:00 pm - Room J
o 3 years old through 5th graders
o Singing, tone chimes, beginning bells, Orff and rhythm instruments, foundational music reading skills
· Youth Music – Sunday, September 7, 5:00 – 6:00 pm - Choir Room
o 6th through 12th graders
o Singing, intermediate bells, instruments, other artistic talents
· FUMC also hosts Choral Union – Monday, September 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Choir Room
o Adults with willingness to sing in and contribute to the community chorus, the ability to match pitch, and the ability to produce a pleasing vocal sound
o Give periodic concerts throughout the community
