Music Ministry
The Music Ministry at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville offers something for everyone in the family. The music department at our church plays a vital part in each worship service and helps to enhance the worship experience for our congregation. There are many opportunities to be involved with the music ministry at our church. Below is a listing of our current offerings.
Adult Choir
The United Methodist Church of Libertyville Adult Choir is open to all adults in the congregation who love to sing and fellowship together. The Adult Choir sings on a weekly basis at our 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. worship services from September through June. The choir performs periodically with instruments and other local congregations. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. No audition required. If you have any questions about our Adult Choir please contact Jeff Brown.
2007-08 ADULT CHOIR HIGHLIGHTS
Sun, Oct. 21, 1-6 PM - Choir Retreat, conducted by Rick Bjella, Dir. of Choral Activities, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. This was a joint retreat with the Sanctuary Choir from the First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville.
Sun, Feb. 17, 2008 - Joint Performance with the Sanctuary Choir from First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville @ United Methodist Church of Libertyville. 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM services.
Sun, Feb. 24, 2008 - Joint Performance with the Sanctuary Choir from First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville @ First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville. 10:00 AM services.
Fri, March 21, 2008 - SPECIAL GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
Heritage Bells
Heritage Bells is our only adult handbell ensemble. It rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. Heritage Bells has been in existence since 1984 and is open to all adults in the church. They play once a month during worship and periodically perform for the greater community. No audition is required but reading music and previous bell experience is a plus.
Children's Choirs
All children's choirs rehearse on Sundays. 9:30-10:00 AM for the Cherubs and 4:30 - 5:15 PM. for Joyful Noise & Choristers. The performance schedule varies throughout the school year. See the calendar for practice schedule changes.
Cherubs - age 3 - Kindergarten
Joyful Noise - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Choristers - 4th grade - 6th grade
Praise Band
The Praise Band at UMCL leads all music at our 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. The Praise Band rehearses on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. If you have an interest in participating with the Praise Band, you should contact Jeff Brown about considerations.
Wings of Fire
The "Wings of Fire" is a band made up of youth, grades 7-12, who sing, play guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. The Wings of Fire rehearse on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 PM. and play twice a semester during our 11:15 worship service.
To request more information about any of our music groups please contact the church office. We'd love to talk to you about getting involved.
In Christ,
Jim Grace, Director of Music