Music Ministry 

The Music Ministry at Myers Park United Methodist Church wishes to provide all ages with an opportunity for service through God's gift of music.  It is our hope to make membership in the music program a time of growth:  in our understanding of the presence of God in our lives, in our musical abilities and in being with others who share our faith. 

It is our prayer that you will consider joining us as in praising God through music.

"I will sing and make music with all my soul."  Psalm 108

Music Ministry Staff
Director of Music and Organist:  Lester E. Ackerman, Jr.
Administrative Associate to Music:  Nancy S. Pryor
Youth and Children's Choir Director:  Allyson Ware

Sanctuary Organs Tower Carillon
Aeolian-Skinner, Opus 1121 (1949) 
Angerstein Organ Works (1997)  
IV/78 ranks, Gallery Organ, Angerstein Organ Works (2000)   
  
Tower Carillon
John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd. ~ 23 bells 

Handbells
Malmark ~ 5 octaves
Malmark Handchimes ~ 3 octaves
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Chancel Choir
Women's Choir
Men's Chorus
Children's Choirs
Youth Choir
Church in the Round Singers
Adult Handbells
Children/Youth Handbells
Flute Choir
String Ensemble
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 Music Area Descriptions 

Chancel Choir
The cornerstone of choral programs, this choir of 50 plus singers leads the congregation in most Sunday worship experiences and in special worship services and concerts throughout the year.  Membership is open to adults who desire to enrich their own lives, as well as the lives of others through sacred choral music of all styles.   Choral music experience is preferred but not a prerequisite.  Members are expected to attend rehearsals and services regularly. The director for special events/services will announce other rehearsals.

Rehearsals:  Wednesdays   7:30 - 9:15 p.m.; Sundays 30 minutes prior to service


Women's Choir
The United Methodist Women's Choir is open to all women of the church.  This choir provides music leadership in worship several times during the year and also performs for UMW events and other groups.  Under the direction of Doris Edwards, the UMW Choir has morning and evening rehearsal times, with members choosing either time that is most convenient. 

Rehearsals:  Monday 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Men's Chorus
The Men's Chorus at Myers Park is a musical opportunity for those who have a heart for singing.  This ensemble is comprised of men from the congregation who may not be able to commit the time necessary to be a member of other choirs.  The Men's Chorus is under the direction of Les Ackerman and provides musical leadership for Sunday morning worship services approximately four times a year.

Rehearsals:  Saturday mornings, as announced by the director


Children's Choirs
The Joyful Noise, children's choirs are comprised of children Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Under the direction of Allyson Ware children learn how to worship God through the glory of music.  Songs, movement and instruments are incorporated into their learning and worship experience.  During the year they learn different church songs from traditional to contemporary and are able to share their musical knowledge in both the Sanctuary and Church in the Round Services.  There is a musical production presented at either Christmas time or in the spring. Vist the Children's Ministries website at www.mpumc.org/children for more information.

Rehearsals every Wednesday August - May in the Choir Room located in the Snyder Building:
   Kindergarten through fifth grade-  5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is made up of a group of 6th - 12th graders and is an excellent way for youth to interact on a musical level!  The Youth Choir sings a variety repertoire and is set in a fun atmosphere.  There are several music leadership opportunities in both worship services several times a year. 
For more information cantact Allyson Ware, aware@mpumc.org

Rehearsals:  Sundays 5:00 p. m.- 6:00 p.m. in room 167 located in the Youth Building


Contemporary Service Choir
Church in the Round Singers is open to persons of all ages who enjoy singing folk, jazz and gospel music.  All levels of musical talent are encouraged to be part of this creative group.  The Church in the Round worship service is 8:45 a.m. each Sunday in Jubilee Hall.

Rehearsals (pick one or come to all!): 
Wednesdays  6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel;
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Jubilee Hall
Sundays  8:00 - 8:35 a.m. in Jubilee Hall


Adult Handbells
The Festival Handbells is open to adults who desire the fun and fellowship of a handbell team.  This group meets on Tuesday evenings and consists of members who are experienced in the techniques of handbell ringing.  The group plays regularly throughout the year for worship services.

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays  6:30 - 7:45 p.m.


Youth handbells
The Covenant Ringers  is designed for people 6th through high school who have had previous handbell experience and/or know how to read music. You do not need to know how to read music to attend.  Under the direction of Allyson Ware students learn how to play different bells and how to sight read many parts.  

Rehearsals: Wednesdays in the Handbell Room Snyder Building 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.            
             

Flute Choir
The group is one of our "in house" instrumental ensembles composed of persons with flute experience.  The flute choir prepares music of varying styles to enrich our worship experience and also performs at weddings and community events.  Entrance is by interview, but is open to all individuals with a flute who have basis reading and playing skills.

Rehearsals:  Thursdays  7:30 - 8:30 p.m.


String Ensemble
This is one of the newest of our instrumental groups, composed of string instrumentalists from our congregation.  Moderate proficiency is expected.  The ensemble will enrich our services of worship numerous times throughout the year.

Rehearsals:  Thursdays   7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

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