Music Programs

Dear Rev. Martin (and friends),

            It is with mixed emotions that I am tendering my resignation as Chancel Choir Director and Director of Music at this time, to be effective as of the close of August, 2009.
            Forty blessed years of presenting worship music at Christ United Methodist Church with wonderful singers and an appreciative congregation have made me feel so very, very lucky to have been able to work in these positions at our church. With the understanding and advice of our clergy I do believe that together we have been able to worship in spiritually beneficial ways in the advancement of our Faith.

Thank you.  Thank you.
Most sincerely, Lanny E. Hisey 

A DEDICATED LEADER

 The Worship Committee thanks Susie Buckel for 26 years of dedicated service as the accompanist for the children’s choirs. Her talent and generous heart have blessed many children and adults as they have grown closer to God through the ministry of music.

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CUMC is seeking applications for the position of Director of Music and Chancel Choir Director to begin January 2010. Responsibilities include leading the adult vocal (Chancel)  choir in weekly rehearsals and Sunday services, as well as special services as needed, and directing the music program, including supervising other music staff, distributing the music budget, and scheduling any musical activities. Successful candidates will have experience in directing choral music, have knowledge of a variety of sacred music periods and styles, and have some keyboard ability. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Haddox or Reverend Chris Martin addressed to Christ United Methodist Church, 470 East Broadway Street, Alliance, OH 44601-2698.

Adult Choirs begin September 9, 2009

Chancel Choir

Directed By Brad Bonam    
The Chancel Choir rehearses each Wednesday September through May 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. 

Directed By: Lewis Shields    
The Halleluia Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday September through May 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.

Directed By: Lewis Shields   
The Chancel Bell Choir rehearses each Wednesday September through May 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.

 Ringers For Christ Directed by Lewis Shields 
The Asbury Choir and Ringers for Christ Choir (for grades 6-12) rehearse each Sunday, beginning with Ringers for Christ at 5:15 p.m., new time until we find a youth vocal director, September through May. Each choir presents an anthem approximately every five weeks for morning worship service.

Asbury Vocal Choir does not have a regular director at this time (for grades 6-12).  Each youth choir has 45 minute rehearsals each Sunday afternoon before 6:00 p.m. Snack Supper and UMYF at 6:30 p.m. 

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

Wesley Choir and Cherub Choir are children's choirs
Cherub Choir Director is Kim Handy
Wesley Choir is Directed by Christian Shields 
 
Children's Choirs include the Wesley Choir for grades 2-5 and Cherub Choir for grades Pre-Kindergarten-1. These choirs rehearse each Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. (September-May) after Children's Time.  The 2009 director of the Wesley Choir is Christian Shields, and we welcome her into this music leadership of Grades 2-5!  We also welcome Kim Handy as the new Cherub Choir Director (preK and 1).

Christ United Methodist Church
470 East Broadway Street
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-7136
church@cumcalliance.org
www.cumcalliance.org