CHILDRENS MUSIC MINISTRY

Children are a very vital part of Simpsonville United Methodist Church and for that reason, we offer many opportunities for them to become a part of the music ministry to enrich their lives through music.

GENESIS CHOIR
(Ages 4-6)
Our youngest singers, will learn to how to sing correctly, match tones, and have fun with music.

BETHLEHEM CHORUS
(Ages 2nd-4th grade)
These children will learn basic music principles and fun, sacred songs as well as, learn basic Orff instruments, sign language and choreography.

JERUSALEM SINGERS
(Ages 5th-7th grades)
These children will review basic music fundamentals, learn 2-part sacred songs, hymns and fun songs as well as, sign language and choreography.

YOUTH PRAISE BAND
(GRADES 7-12)
This group learns contemporary worship songs and leads the youth worship service on Sunday evenings and participates in the Youth Worship Services on Sunday mornings.

JUNIOR HANDBELLS  and CHOIR CHIMES  are a part of our children’s ministries, but explained above under “Ringing Groups”.

 The Music Ministry of our church has a variety of opportunities for people of all ages to serve Christ through music. Whether you've been performing for a lifetime or you want to begin to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord", there's a place for you in our Music Ministry. For more information on any of these groups, contact
Elaine Owens
Director of Music,
967-3071.

ADULT CHOIRS
We have three Worship Choirs, all volunteers, and welcoming new members at all times. No musical knowledge necessary, just a love for fellowship, sacred music and The Lord.

Wesley Ensemble
(8:45 A.M. Service) rehearses on Wednesday evenings
from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Chancel Choir
(11:00 A.M. Service) rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 P.M.

Methodist Men's Choir is men of the church who enjoy singing. Gospel, contemporary and traditional style music are all a part of this ministry.

HOSANNA BRASS
Hosanna Brass is a volunteer brass ensemble that performs a variety of classical music, hymns, jazz, Dixieland, and light gospel music on the 3rd Sunday of every month and for special services. They also take our ministry to area churches to enhance their worship services, and perform mini-concerts which include secular music. Membership is open to all instrumentalists, regardless of ability. This is an audition-only group that rehearses on Friday nights. For more information,
you can access their web site at
http://hosannabrass.org/
or contact Bob Williams (Director) at the church office.
 

Church Orchestra

From time to time throughout the year we use more than just brass and bells to accompany our choirs and congregation. At those special times, we form a church orchestra.  All orchestra instruments are needed and we open these positions to anyone willing to participate, providing they have an instrument and knowledge thereof.

CROSS FIRE

CROSSFIRE is an established praise band that leads the Alternative Worship Service every Sunday in the gym at 11:00 am. The 7-member band plays contemporary worship music in a more relaxed setting. For more information, contact Karen Smith at the church.

RINGING GROUPS

Handbell and choir chime ringing is an area of music ministry both fun and informative. Classes meet September through May. Beginning ringers and experienced ringers are all included in these groups. Practice Times are established with the formation of each group.

SUNDAY RINGERS participates in festivals, performs in church, plays for weddings, and performs for other special occasions outside the church. This is an established group of experienced ringers. Positions are available from time to time due to the changing schedules of present ringers.

TUESDAY BELLS is a group of experience ringers in a two octave setting. Positions become available from time to time.

HANDBELLS 101 is a beginning class for learning to ring handbells. A class is formed when eight interested adults sign up.

JUNIOR HANDBELLS is for children who have rung choir chimes for one year or who have had previous ringing experience.

CHOIR CHIMES (Grade 3 and up) teaches basic fundamentals and ringing techniques. Chimes are a pre-requisite to playing handbells.