Christ United Methodist Church

Music Programs
Adult Choirs

Chancel Choir

Directed By: Lanny Hisey, Accompanist, Brad Bonam     *Begins September 3, 2008 at 7:33 p.m.*
The Chancel Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir studio on the third floor. The choir sings at almost all worship services from September through June, plus other special events during the year. The choir sometimes participates in the annual vocal choir festival sponsored by the Alliance Music Study Club, and have exchanged with other choirs in the community.

Halleluia Bell Choir

Directed By: Lewis Shields     *Begins September 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.*
The Halleluia Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the choir studio. They play for services several times a year, the primary purpose being the opportunity to play easier handbell music.

Chancel Bell Choir

Directed By: Lewis Shields    *Begins September 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.*
The Chancel Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the choir studio. They present an anthem at least once per month. The choir also does programs for various civic organizations and nursing homes, especially during the holidays. Christ Church has hosted a Handbell Choir Festival for area church handbell choirs in the past.

Asbury and Ringers for Christ Choirs
Youth Choirs

 Directed by Joan Ferris; Directed by Lewis Shields  *Begin September 7, 2008*
The Asbury Choir and Ringers for Christ Choir (for grades 6-12) rehearse each Sunday, beginning with Ringers for Christ at 5:00 p.m. and Asbury Choir at 5:30 p.m., September through May. Each choir presents an anthem approximately every five weeks for morning worship service.


Front: Jacob Sutton, Jordan Sutton, Kayla Handy
Back: Todd Skivolocki, Austin Melaney, Christopher Handy, Amy Essick

Children's Choirs
Begin September 7, 2008

Wesley Choir and Cherub Choir are children's choirs
Cherub Choir is
Directed by Becky Tigelman, accompanist, Susie Buckel
Wesley Choir is Directed by Christian Shields-new this fall 2008 

 
Children's Choirs include the Wesley Choir for grades 3-5 and Cherub Choir for grades Kindergarten-2. These choirs rehearse each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. (September-May) after Children's Time.  The Cherub Choir director is Becky Tigelman, with accompanist, Susie Buckel.  The 2008 director of the Wesley Choir is Christian Shields, and we welcome her into this music leadership of Grades 3-5!

Christian Shields, Wesley Choir Director

 

Christ United Methodist Church
470 East Broadway Street
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-7136
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