“Sharing the joy of music”

(See Below for the Music Special Events Calendar)

The fifty-plus voice multigenerational Chancel Choir brings professional-level choral music to the traditional 11:00 a.m. service, as well as other events. These committed singers welcome new voices and provide not only an opportunity to perform some of the world’s most beautiful vocal music, but a chance to make new friends among fellow music-loving Christians. Audition not required. Call the Music Office at 856 429-0403, or just come to a rehearsal.
Wayne Richmond, Director
Rehearsals - Thursdays, 8:10 p.m. in the 2nd fl. Choir Room
September through June

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Celebration Team

These singers, instrumentalists, media, and sound technicians rock the house and stir the soul at our 9:30 a.m. Celebration Service in a contemporary atmosphere. Interested singers and musicians call the Music Office or email Wayne Richmond at JFRANCAIX@aol.com
Wayne Richmond, Director
Rehearsals - Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
September through June

Handbell Choirs

Experience the joy of ringing! HUMC has two adult handbell choirs that offer a strong focus on fellowship and musical growth. These groups prepare music to present in worship and occasional special events.
Welsher Handbell Choir ~ Alexis Osborn, Director
Rehearsals -Mondays, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Handbell room

Holtz Handbell Choir ~ Ken Hall, Director
Rehearsals - Mondays, 8:15-9:00 p.m. Handbell room
September through June

Carillon & Chimes

Put your keyboard skills to work providing meditative music prior to the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. Scheduling is at your convenience. Call the Music Office at 856 429-0403.
Harriet Richmond, Coordinator
Training Available

New Jersey MasterChorale

The New Jersey MasterChorale is a major force in choral music in South Jersey.The 100 member choral ensemble regularly performs concerts with an orchestra made up of members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and friends.

The Chorale will join the Resident Artists of the Academy of Vocal Arts for AVA's Jubilate! 2010.The AVA Opera Orchestra under the baton of David Antony Lofton will accompany the singers in portions of the Dvorak Stabat Mater and other inspiring sacred masterpieces.

MasterChorale will close their season with three sacred works including the Durufle Requiem, the Chichester Psalms of Leonard Bernstein and the Bruckner Te Deum.The concert will be presented on June 6, 2010.

Wayne Richmond, Director

Children and Youth Music Ministry
HUMC’s Children’s Music Ministry offers opportunities for pre-kindergarten children
(4 years old) through Grade 6. Rehearsals incorporate early vocal training and basic music fundamentals in a loving and accepting environment. These young singers participate in worship services on a regular basis as well as Christmas Eve and the annual musical.
Rehearsals for all three Childrens Choirs are on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-5:15 p.m. September - April.

Children’s Bells
Nancy Hanna Leong, Director
3rd through 6 Grade
5:15-6:00 p.m.
September - April
(Ability to read music is preferred but not a prerequisite)

Youth for Yahweh
Michael D’Italia, Director
7th through 12th grades
Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsals are all year

Scripture tells us to make a joyful noise to God – lend your voice and your talents to our noise! YOUth for Yahweh is a collaborative student effort to create original and dynamic worship experiences for our congregation. We use song, drama, dance, video and anything else we can come up with to share our vision of God and our love of Jesus Christ with our church. There are all kinds of ways in which you can be a part of this experience, just be willing to use whatever God has given you!

Crescendo
Carol Scarborough, Director
7th through 12th grades
Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Handbell Room
September – May

This handbell ensemble for youth offers the opportunity to learn challenging handbell techniques and play in a precision ringing team. We play sacred hymns, contemporary Christian pieces and occasionally some popular music. There are several openings for new ringers. Music reading is helpful. Past handbell ringing experience is not necessary.

To register for or inquire about any of these musical offerings, please call the church office at 856.429.0403.