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United Methodist Church 501 Hampton Lane (Beltway Exit 27B & Dulaney Valley Road) email: towsonumc@towsonumc.org Towson, Maryland 21286 410-823-6511 Elevator is available to access all 3 floors! .
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The music ministry at Towson UMC is an active part of the worship, education, and service areas of the congregation. With 6 singing groups and 6 handbell choirs plus opportunities for various instrumentalists, there is something for just about anyone who wants to participate in the church through music.
Towson UMC has one five-octave and one three-octave set of handbells and a four-octave set of Choir Chimes which are played by adults, youth, and children in a variety of settings. Through membership in the American Guild of Handbell Ringers, we regularly attend workshops and festivals. The Sounding Brass is an adult group of ringers who are available during week-days to entertain at schools, nursing homes, etc. Our anthems often call for special instruments, and we regularly use the timpani and African drums that are at the church. We count on church members as well as guests to accompany anthems and hymns throughout the September - June choir season. We welcome new members any time throughout the year. Anyone who is interested may call the Director of Music (410-823-6519) to find out more information about a specific choir. Click here to read this month's news from Kathie Metz. PROGRAM YEAR SCHEDULE (September through mid-June) CHANCEL CHOIR (adults) — Rehearses Wednesday nights 7:30-9:00. Primarily sing at the 11:00 service.
JOYFUL NOISE (adults) — Rehearse at 8:00 AM and sing at the 8:30 service on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.
ALLELUIA SINGERS (6 - 12 graders) — Rehearse Sunday evening 5:00-6:00. Sing at the 8:30 service the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. They sing on-the-road concerts and a Summer Tour.
CAROL CHOIR (2nd-5th graders) — Rehearse on Tuesday night 6:00-7:00. Sing at the 8:30 service the 2nd Sunday of the month. Will present their Annual Carol Choir Dinner Theatre in April, 2008.
TREBLES (First graders) — Sing on Tuesday 6:00-6:30 PM. Beginning in January, they study the hymnal.
CHERUBS (4- and 5-year olds & Kindergartners) — Sing on Tuesday 6:00-6:30 PM.
TOWER CHIMES Handbell Choir (adults) — Rehearse Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM. Advanced proficiency. Play out in the community and on Sunday mornings.
SOUNDING BRASS Handbell Choir (adults) — Rehearse Monday 10:00 AM. Experience helpful. Perform primarily at nursing homes and schools.
CELEBRATION RINGERS Handbell Choir (6-12 graders) — Rehearse Sunday 4:00-5:00 PM. We go to the Youth Handbell Festival in Richmond, VA, November each year.
CAROL BELLS (2nd-5th graders) — Rehearse Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM.
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All who enjoy singing are welcome to sing in a choir.
No audition is ever
necessary, nor do we have paid
soloists or section leaders. The adult singers and ringers number about 100 participants.