FUMC musical ensembles have resumed regular rehearsals. All interested musicians (and wanna-be musicians!) are welcome to join. Invite your friends to join. Contact Barbara Zachow for more information at 217-356-9078 or bzachow@comcast.net.
SPRING 2024
Chancel Ringers – Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Bell Tables in Sanctuary
• Youth and Adults of any age
• Intermediate or Advanced handbell experience
• Provide music in a variety of styles for periodic worship services
Chancel Choir – Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:15 pm, Choir Room
• Youth and Adults of any age
• Provide music in a variety of styles for periodic worship services
Perceptions Praise Team - Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Sanctuary
• Youth and Adults of any age
• Keyboard, guitar, drum set, vocalists, other instruments
• Media and Technology Arts Team provides support for this rehearsal
Angel Choir – Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Room J, Fellowship Hall, and Sanctuary
• 3 years old through 5th graders; adults welcome
• Singing, tone chimes, beginning bells, Orff and rhythm instruments, foundational music reading skills
• Lead worship on Family Fun Sundays (January 28, February 25, March 24, April 28)
Youth Music – Sundays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Choir Room and Sanctuary
• 6th through 12th graders
• Singing, intermediate bells, instruments, other artistic talents
Media and Technology Arts Team – Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings, Sanctuary
• Youth and Adults
• Enhance worship through wise use of audio, video, and projection technology
Clarinet Choir – Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Choir Room
• Contact Cathy Mitchell for more information (abell80illinois@gmail.com)
Choral Union (community chorus hosted by FUMC) – Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Choir Room
• 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
• Give periodic concerts throughout the community