FUMC Music Ministry Opportunities if you are interested in music, our music ministry offers multiple opportunities. For more information, please contact Barbara Zachow at 217-356-9078 or bzachow@comcast.net.
Chancel Choir
For anyone who enjoys singing and wishes to serve God through music.
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Meets in Choir Room, 2nd floor
Provide choral music in a variety of styles for worship
Perceptions Praise Team
For youth and adults of any age with enthusiasm to lead worship
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Meets in the Sanctuary
Keyboard, guitar, drum set, vocalists, other instruments
Youth Music
For 6th through 12th graders
Sundays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
In the Choir Room (2nd floor) and the Sanctuary
Singing, intermediate bells, instruments, other artistic talents
Angel Choir
For 3 years old through 5th graders
Sundays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Meets in Room J (lower level), Fellowship Hall, and Sanctuary
Singing, tone chimes, beginning bells, Orff and rhythm instruments, foundational music reading skills
Chancel Ringers
For youth and adults who want to ring praises to God
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Meets at handbell tables in the balcony
Ring praises while enjoying the fun and fellowship of the art of handbell ringing
Instrumental Ensemble - Rehearsal TBA
For Youth and Adults (also known as the All Ages Band with Strings)
Some previous instrumental experience (brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, keyboard)
Choir Room, 2nd floor
Several rehearsals, then help lead worship
Stay tuned for exact schedule
Media Arts technology Team (matt)
For youth and adults
Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings
Meets in sanctuary
Enhance worship through wise use of audio, video, and projection technology
Clarinet Group
For youth and adults who love to play clarinet
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Meets in Choir Room, 2nd floor
Contact Cathy Mitchell for more information (abell8@illinois@gmail.com)
Festival Choir
For youth and adults who enjoy singing but cannot make a long-term commitment to Chancel Choir
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Meets in sanctuary and Choir Room, 2nd floor
Rehearsals prior to large musical works
Choral Union
A community chorus of Central Illinois for youth and adults
Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Choir Room, 2nd floor
Community chorus hosted by First UMC, Champaign.
Members enjoy singing together and give at least one concert each semester.
This chorus draws members of many faiths from the surrounding community.
For more information, contact Barbara Zachow at 217-356-9078 or by email at bzachow@comcast.net. Visit: https://sites.google.com/site/cuthechoralunion/
