MUSIC MINISTRIES
ADULT MUSIC MINISTRIES
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is a non-auditioned group of singers who lead worship on Sunday mornings at the 11:00 traditional service and rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The Chancel Choir begins after Labor Day and continues through the end of June. The choir is composed of people of all musical abilities, from professional singers/musicians to those who are trying choir for the first time.
The Chancel Choir’s most important responsibility is leading worship on Sunday mornings for the 11:00 a.m. traditional service and singing at special services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Tenebrae, and Christmas Eve services.
Jubilation Singers
Jubilation Singers is a mixed ensemble that meets on Wednesday mornings at 10am in the Music Suite. This ensemble loves to sing in worship at the 11:00 a.m. traditional service, lead group singing in an intimate setting at a nursing home, or putting on a special program, this group sings with Joy and spreads that joy through their outreach.
Jubilation Singers meets directly before the JOY senior fellowship program and lunch.
Handbell Choirs
NRUMC offers three handbell ensembles that share their love of ringing and ministry through music. Previous ringing experience is not required to join, however, being able to read music will ensure your success. We play everything from beginner to advanced literature. There are three opportunities to ring handbells at North Raleigh UMC. All groups play in worship services, as well as special services throughout the year.
All ensemble rehearsals begin after Labor Day and go through Memorial Day.
Wesley Bells – Rehearses on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Led by Hye Jin Park. This is an ensemble for inexperienced to moderately experienced ringers. This is a great group to learn more about ringing techniques and ringing in general.
Covenant Bells – Rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Led by Andy Eaton. This is another ensemble for moderately experienced ringers, although they will typically do slightly more difficult repertoire as the year progresses. This is a great group to learn more about ringing techniques and ringing in general for folks who are comfortable reading music.
Unity Bells – Rehearses on Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Led by Andy Eaton. This is an ensemble for experienced ringers who are looking for an extra challenge. Unity Bells does the most difficult repertoire which features four-in-hand, shelly ringing, and various other advanced techniques.
YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRIES
Youth Band
Youth Band rehearses on Wednesdays and leads worship several times per year.
Youth Handbells
Youth Handbells is an intergenerational bell choir made up of students in 6th through 12th grade and adults. Youth Bells rehearsals will not be weekly, but will occur on a pop-up basis approximately 4 weeks prior to an opportunity to ring in worship.
Creative Arts Ministry
Join youth grades 6-12 in creating and sharing performance art pieces using blacklight, sign language, storytelling, and puppets.
Creative ministries meets Sunday afternoons 3:30-4:45pm, leading up to high school youth group time.
Contact Lorrie Lane,
KIDS'S MUSIC MINISTRIES
We offer kids' music which includes both choir and handbells for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade, with rehearsals on Sunday afternoons at 5pm. All of the kids' music participates in either the 9:45 a.m. contemporary worship and/or 11:00 a.m. traditional service a number of times each semester.
If you are interested in joining Kids' Music or learning more about the group please contact Andy Eaton at andye@nrumc.org