Floral Heights United Methodist Church
Choirs
Little Blessings Choir
(Ages 2 to 3)Rehearsal Time: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. TuesdaysThis class is for children and their parents (or another adult) to participate in singing songs, playing musical games and instruments, and reading stories together each week. Children will learn songs of the faith and as well as good fundamental concepts of musicianship appropriate for this age. The class lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Promise Choir
(Ages 4 to Grade 1)Rehearsal Time: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. WednesdaysThis choir performs regularly for morning worship (usually once a month) and for other special occasions such as Christmas and Palm Sunday. They also present a spring musical, sing for the annual pancake supper and talent show. Each week, the children will play instruments, learn beginning sol fege, and other musical concepts besides singing songs that increase their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Wesley Choir
(Grades 2 to 6)Rehearsal Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays This choir performs regularly (at least once a month) for morning worship and other special occasions. They will participate in a multi-generational Christmas cantata with the Chancel and Youth Choirs and orchestra in December 2009. They also participate in a choir tour in May with a presentation of their spring musical. The group rehearses for one hour each Wednesday, preceded by a snack time.
Wesley Ringers
(Grades 2 to 6)Rehearsal Time: 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. WednesdaysChildren learn musical concepts including note recognition, clapping and playing rhythms, and apply this knowledge to playing hand bells or tone chimes. The group plays for worship (at least 2 times each semester) and for other special occasions).
Youth Choir
Rehearsal Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays
A group of singers composed of youth in grades 7 through 12, directed by Michelle Corazao. This choir sings for the 10:50 a.m. worship service approximately once a month.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsal Time: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday They sing almost every Sunday for worship except in July (choir vacation!). This choir, directed by Karen Lamberth, provides musical leadership for the 10:50 a.m. worship service and does special programs and concerts throughout the year. Karen Lamberth, director; Chiemi Watanabe, accompanist.
Gospel Messengers
The Gospel Messengers are a small ensemble of committed Christian musicians who sing primarily Southern Gospel music. We perform at Floral Heights for class parties,Vespers, Sunday morning worship, and other occasions when invited. We also sing for nursing homes and other places in the community. We sometimes travel to other areas to share the gospel of Christ through song. We would invite anyone with an interest in singing gospel music to visit one of our rehearsals. We normally rehearse at 3:30 pm.on Sunday afternoons. Please call Karen for more info.
Chancel Ringers
The adult handbell choir, under the direction of Chiemi Watanabe, meet Wednesday's at 6:15 p.m.. They play for the 10:50 a.m. worship service several times during the year.
Annual Musical Events
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Cantata
Palm Sunday Organ Concert (Palm Sunday - Chiemi Watanabe)
Spring Children's Musicals (after Easter)
(Ages 2 to 3)Rehearsal Time: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. TuesdaysThis class is for children and their parents (or another adult) to participate in singing songs, playing musical games and instruments, and reading stories together each week. Children will learn songs of the faith and as well as good fundamental concepts of musicianship appropriate for this age. The class lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Promise Choir
(Ages 4 to Grade 1)Rehearsal Time: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. WednesdaysThis choir performs regularly for morning worship (usually once a month) and for other special occasions such as Christmas and Palm Sunday. They also present a spring musical, sing for the annual pancake supper and talent show. Each week, the children will play instruments, learn beginning sol fege, and other musical concepts besides singing songs that increase their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Wesley Choir
(Grades 2 to 6)Rehearsal Time: 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays This choir performs regularly (at least once a month) for morning worship and other special occasions. They will participate in a multi-generational Christmas cantata with the Chancel and Youth Choirs and orchestra in December 2009. They also participate in a choir tour in May with a presentation of their spring musical. The group rehearses for one hour each Wednesday, preceded by a snack time.
Wesley Ringers
(Grades 2 to 6)Rehearsal Time: 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. WednesdaysChildren learn musical concepts including note recognition, clapping and playing rhythms, and apply this knowledge to playing hand bells or tone chimes. The group plays for worship (at least 2 times each semester) and for other special occasions).
Youth Choir
Rehearsal Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays
A group of singers composed of youth in grades 7 through 12, directed by Michelle Corazao. This choir sings for the 10:50 a.m. worship service approximately once a month.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsal Time: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday They sing almost every Sunday for worship except in July (choir vacation!). This choir, directed by Karen Lamberth, provides musical leadership for the 10:50 a.m. worship service and does special programs and concerts throughout the year. Karen Lamberth, director; Chiemi Watanabe, accompanist.
Gospel Messengers
The Gospel Messengers are a small ensemble of committed Christian musicians who sing primarily Southern Gospel music. We perform at Floral Heights for class parties,Vespers, Sunday morning worship, and other occasions when invited. We also sing for nursing homes and other places in the community. We sometimes travel to other areas to share the gospel of Christ through song. We would invite anyone with an interest in singing gospel music to visit one of our rehearsals. We normally rehearse at 3:30 pm.on Sunday afternoons. Please call Karen for more info.
Chancel Ringers
The adult handbell choir, under the direction of Chiemi Watanabe, meet Wednesday's at 6:15 p.m.. They play for the 10:50 a.m. worship service several times during the year.
Annual Musical Events
Christmas Pageant
Christmas Cantata
Palm Sunday Organ Concert (Palm Sunday - Chiemi Watanabe)
Spring Children's Musicals (after Easter)