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Music Ministry Mission Statement For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; At the works of your hands I sing for joy. Psalm 92:4 Our purpose is to make disciples for Christ through a music program that is inspired by Scripture and sustained by the Holy Spirit. In order to support and strengthen faithful worship of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we dedicate ourselves to all areas of our church life so that through our music we might glorify God, and effectively guide, encourage and direct our brothers and sisters in Christ to an abiding faith in our eternal and loving God.	Grace Notes Chancel Choir meets Wednesdays in the Sanctuary 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Early Bird Choir meets in the Sanctuary after the Early Service 9:45 to 10:15 a.m (No rehearsal in June, July & August). Cherub Choir meets Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:35 p.m. Want to practice your music at home? Click on www.cyberbass.com For the Messiah, click on Major Works, then slide down to Handel
The Cherub Choir A Philosophy of Children’s Music Ministry When Jesus asked for the little children to come to him, He meant it! Since the beginning of the church, children have had an active role in worship. Many of the great masterworks of Western art music were composed to be sung with and by children. At Bluffton United Methodist Church, we seek to teach our children how to lead in worship through diverse forms of music and liturgy. We believe an important part of this process involves helping the children to grow in their faith by singing the hymns, anthems, and songs of the Church as a way of deepening their understanding of and engagement with their Creator. It is vital that the children understand both the words they sing and the musical language used to communicate them. Therefore we will create an environment that allows for both spiritual and musical expression and education. We desire to enable the church’s children in such a way that their worship participation is an offering to God. Goals for Children’s Music Ministry Teach hymns, anthems, songs of the global Church (World Music). Educate about worship and participate in worship leadership. Teach and develop musical skills. Nurture spiritual growth through Christian formation. Instill an attitude of service, outreach, and commitment. Provide social activities for fellowship to create a sense of community.	AN EVENING PRAISE CONCERT WITH THE JUBILEE SINGERS AND RINGERS The Jubilee Singers & Ringers, the middle school youth choir from Tucker First United Methodist Church in suburban Atlanta, will present a program of spirituals, choral and handbell anthems at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 27 here at Bluffton UMC. The Jubilee Singers are under the direction of Lynn Urda, Director of Youth & Children’s Choirs at Tucker UMC. The Jubilee Ringers are under the direction of Tom Moore, Director of Music at Tucker UMC. Tucker First United Methodist Church is a 1,500-member congregation of the North Georgia United Methodist Conference. It is located in the suburban Atlanta city of Tucker, 15 miles Northeast of Atlanta. The congregation has a comprehensive music ministry, including 13 singing, handbell and instrumental choirs for adults and children. More information about Tucker UMC is available by visiting the church website at www.tfumc.org. The concert is free and open to the public. Nursery care will be provided. Please come and invite a family member, friend or neighbor to attend this program of praise through music
Ella W. Davis, Director of Music Dr. W. Raymond Ackerman, Organist	The Chancel Choir presented the Christmas Cantata, "Ceremony of Candles" on December 20, 2009 The Bluffton United Methodist Church Chancel Choir & Cherub Choir presented “Ceremony of Candles” by Joseph M. Martin, composer, Sunday, December 20 at the 8:45 & 11:00 worship services The cantata presented, under the direction of Ella W. Davis, included the congregation, narration by William Court, boy soprano Elijah Strohmann and instrumentalists Rosemary Bendelow, flute, Linda Vonder Haar, oboe, David McMullen, clarinet, Ray Cummings, tenor saxophone, Rick Hungerford, trumpet, Dick Hoff, trumpet, Jack Fletcher, trombone, Larry Williams, trombone, Bob Wilson, percussion and Dr. Raymond Ackerman, keyboard. The composer’s intent is that the music and text would herald the coming and the birth of The Light of the World. Martin states that, “And now from this one perfect Flame we light our candles of hope and carry them into the shadows of our own time. With carols of faith burning in our souls, we sing the ancient star songs, we share the everlasting story, and with blazing joy we declare to the darkness once again, ‘Let there be Light’.”
LowCountry Childrens Chorus The Bluffton United Methodist Church 2010 Spring Concert will feature The LowCountry Children’s Chorus Sunday, May 16 at 4:00 PM, under the direction of Dr. Melanie Williams and accompanied by Linda Keene. The LowCountry Children’s Chorus is completing its eighth year of music-making in Beaufort County and has engaged in an impressive performance history. The Chorus has sung with the American Boy choir, Charlotte Children’s Choir, Beaufort and Hilton Head Orchestras, and most recently participated in the Heritage/Field Studies National Choral Festival at Carnegie Hall working under the direction of Henry Leck, a renowned conductor and champion of children’s choirs. The chorus which serves 35-40 area youth is a treble ensemble for boys and girls in grades 4 through 12. Auditions are held for new singers each fall and spring semester. The concert program will feature a variety of music literature from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods. The concert is free and open to the public. Nursery care will be provided. A freewill offering will be gratefully accepted. As always we appreciate your attendance and publicity for these special Music Ministry events. For His glory only, Ella W. Davis Director of Music The LowCountry Children’s Chorus Christmas 2009	Stardust Orchestra The Stardust Orchestra, under the leadership of Ray Cummings, presented a concert at Bluffton United Methodist Church to benefit the Music Ministry on Sunday, April 18^th, 4:00 PM. The concert was free and open to the public. The Stardust Orchestra is a big band and was formed February 2004 as a non-profit organization with the mission of bringing the music of the Big Band Era to the community. The Orchestra is comprised of talented artists from the Low Country with years of experience in performing big band music. The Orchestra practices Wednesdays from 10:00AM to noon in the church Fellowship Hall. The band brings back the vibrant music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Tommy Dorsey and many others. Ray Cummings proudly states, “We are excited to be able to present this concert for the benefit of the BUMC Music Ministry, and to bring to our community the experience of enjoying the big band sound in the way it used to be.”
MUSIC MINISTRY SCHEDULE 2009-10 Saturday, September 19 Choral Workshop/Lunch 9:00-2:00 pm The Chancel Choir & guests Tim Reynolds, clinician St. Andrew By-the-Sea UMC Hilton Head, SC Sunday, September 20 Worship Service 11:00 The Chancel Choir & guests Selected works from workshop Tuesday, October 20 Songs of Joy & Inspiration 7:00 pm HHCS & BUMC Chancel Choir Rehearsal Holy Family Catholic Church Hilton Head, SC Wednesday, October 21 Songs of Joy & Inspiration 7:00 pm HHCS & BUMC Chancel Choir Rehearsal Holy Family Catholic Church Hilton Head, SC Friday, October 23 Songs of Joy & Inspiration Concert 7:30 pm Hilton Head Choral Society BUMC Chancel Choir Holy Family Catholic Church Hilton Head, SC Sunday, November 22 Pre-Thanksgiving Service 11:00 The Chancel & Cherub Choir Guest musicians Wednesday, December 2 Advent & Christmas Concert 7:00 pm Otterbein College Concert Choir Dr. Gayle Walker, Director Sunday, December 20 Advent Presentation 8:45 & 11:00 Ceremony of Candles By Joseph M. Martin The Chancel & Cherub Choirs Breakfast served Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm The Chancel Choir Wednesday, March 24* Early Bird/Chancel Choirs 7:00-8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Sunday, March 28 Palm Sunday Services 8:45 & 11:00 The Chancel, Cherub & Early Bird Choirs Breakfast served Wednesday, March 31* Early Bird/Chancel Choirs 7:00-8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 1 Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm The Chancel Choir Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday Services 8:45 & 11:00 The Chancel & Early Bird Choirs Guest musicians Breakfast served Sunday, April 18 Stardust Orchestra Concert 4:00 pm Music Ministry Benefit ConcertRehearsal *Sunday, May 16 Spring Concert 4:00 pm LowCountry Children’s Chorus Dr. Melanie Williams, Director Sunday, June 27 The Tucker First Jubilee Singers 7:00 PM Lynn Urda, Director	EARLY BIRD SCHEDULE 2009-2010 September 2009 Rehearsals: September 13, 20, 27 Worship Service: October 4 Holy Communion Sunday October 2009 Rehearsals: October 11, 18, 25 Worship Service: November 1 Holy Communion Sunday November 2009 Rehearsals: November 8, 15 Worship Service: November 22 Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday December 2009 Rehearsals: December 6, 13 Worship Service: December 20 4^th Sunday of Advent January 2010 Rehearsals: January 10, 17, 24 Worship Service: January 31 4^th Sunday after Epiphany February 2010 Rehearsals: February 7, 14 Worship Service: February 21 1^st Sunday of Lent March 2010 Rehearsals: March 7, 14 Worship Service: March 28 March 24 (7:00 pm) Palm Sunday (breakfast served) March 31 (7:00 pm)

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