AUMC shares in a variety of styles of worship ranging from Singing Seniors to Adult Choirs and Children’s Worship.
The Chancel Choir
The CHANCEL CHOIR leads the congregation in musical worship each Sunday. The choir performs a wide variety of music, from spirituals to gospel favorites to traditional sacred works. Special presentations are given by this group during the Easter and Christmas seasons. A weekend retreat in the fall gives the choir an opportunity to focus on musicianship and enjoy the company of their fellow singers. While musical talent is abundant in this group, the only requirement for membership is a desire to glorify God through song.
Chancel Choir: Gavin Taylor, Director of Music
Rehearsal time: Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m.
The Senior Choir
The joyful sounds of old church favorites fill the air as our SENIOR CHOIR celebrates God in song. Performances at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities are part of their commitment to reaching our community. All who wish to join are welcome.
Senior Choir: Marge Roddy, Director
Rehearsal time: Thursdays, 3-4 p.m.
The Celebration Singers
The CELEBRATION SINGERS are a talented group of ladies who embrace both traditional and gospel music in their repertoire. Their voices bring a touch of beauty and grace to worship. This group performs in church one Sunday a month. Ladies with previous musical experience would enjoy singing with this group.
Celebration Singers: Gavin Taylor, Director
Rehearsal time: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Sounds of Praise
Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Steven Curtis Chapman and Twila Paris are a few of the contemporary artists whose songs have been performed by SOUNDS OF PRAISE. This group performs songs from memory in church one Sunday a month. Many members have previous choral experience.
Sounds of Praise; Gavin Taylor, Director
Rehearsal time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS
Asbury Ringers
ASBURY RINGERS, our resident handbell choir. Our handbell choir is composed of individuals devoted to both the mastery of technique and the rigorous rehearsal schedule that enables the group to minister effectively.
Becky O’Malley, Director
Rehearsal time: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Brass Ensemble
The BRASS ENSEMBLE performs church favorites, medleys and excels at patriotic tunes as part of our Sunday church services. This group performs every few months, and players of all ages are welcome.
Rehearsal time: Mondays, noon.
Want more information? Have a question? Director of Music, Gavin Taylor, can give you the info and the answers inquiring minds seek. Feel free to drop him a line at gavin.taylor@arlington-umc.org
AUMC also has choirs for children ages 4 through 5th grade.
Want more information? Have a question?
Director of Music, Gavin Taylor, can give you the info and the answers inquiring minds seek. Feel free to drop him a line at gavin.taylor@arlington-umc.org
Visit the Singing Seniors Page
Entertainment is a minor part of what we do. We sing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and secular songs from the past for those with limited travel. Our singing generates joy and brings back good memories for our audience members. You can see everyone brighten up as we sing. After singing, we enjoy mingling with our audience. This adds attention and fellowship during our visits. It’s a privilege to be a part of this group. There’s wonderful camaraderie and fellowship among choir members. Participation brings joy to the hearts of choir members.