Celebration Choir
An adult vocal choir that sings and leads in worship during the 9:00 a.m. celebration of worship and rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Christ Alive Praise & Worship Team
A contemporary instrumental and vocal ensemble, the Christ Alive Praise & Worship Team, leads our 11:30 a.m. worship throughout the year and performs at special events in the community.
Celebration Ringers
This is a five-octave adult handbell choir which rehearses weekly and performs throughout the year for worship services. Participation in this choir requires experienced ringers.
Men's Chorus
This group is an all-church male vocal choir that sings during the Christmas season and generally once during the spring. The Men's Chorus sings a five-part harmony: first and second tenors, baritone, bass, and monotones!
Sunshine Singers
A small Gospel group which sings during the 10:15 Worship service. The Gospel flavor of the group highlights the more relaxed, informal service. They rehearse most Sundays at 9:10 a.m. All are welcome to sing with this group.
The Four Hoarsemen
A Barbershop and Gospel Quartet which sings for special services and special events.
God's Gang
This is a unique, dedicated singing group for persons in grades seven-twelve. This group sings contemporary and traditional music in worship and in special programs throughout the year. Membership is open to all who wish to participate. Rehearsals are 4:15 pm on Sundays during the school year.
Cherub Choir
A vocal choir available for four-year olds to six-year olds. Rehearsals on Sundays during the school year.
Good News Choir
A vocal choir for training and performance offered for children in first through sixth grades. Rehearsals are 5:00 pm on Sundays durng the school year.
Cheerful Chimers
A handbell choir which is offered for children in the sixth grade. Fifth graders may be included on a space-available basis. Rehearsals are 2:30 pm on Sundays.
Youth Bells III
A handbell choir for young people in middle school - 7th & 8th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and perform for worship and special services throughout the school year. Rehearsals are 3:30 pm on Sundays.
Youth Bells II
A handbell choir for young people in middle school and high school - 9th & 10th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and ring for worship and special services throughout the school year. Rehearsals are 2:30 pm on Sundays.
Youth Bells I
And handbell choir for young people in high school - 11th & 12th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and perform for worship and special services through the school year. Rehearsals are 1:30 pm on Sundays.
Ding-A-Lings
A three octave beginning handbell choir for adults. This group named themselves Ding-A-Lings to lessen the pressure of performances. It is open to all men and women who would appreciate the opportunity to learn to play handbells.
Instrumental and Vocal Music
Various ensembles are formed and perform for special events and worship services throughout the year. These groups include solos, duets and other ensembles.
DOXA
Is a YOUTH LED praise and worship band that helps lead meaningful contemporary worship throughout the year.
CUMC Music Staff
- Director of Music: Trevor Shaw
- Associate Director of Music and Accompanist: Randy Talbert
- Associate Director of Music and Organist: Bev Selby
- Director of Sunshine Singers: Doug Capener
- Director of Children's Music: Trevor Shaw
- Adult and Youth Handbell Director: Ruth Root
- Youth Vocal Director: Chris Boyle
- Cheerful Chimers Director: Ruth Root
- Accompanist: Elizabeth Walsh
For information concerning participation in the music ministries, please contact any of the music staff members at the church office,
972-247-6136