adult choirs
Adult Choirs
Cathedral Choir
The flagship ensemble of the Music Ministry, the Cathedral Choir is a non-auditioned group of singers who lead worship on Sunday mornings year-round and rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. August through June. With over 85 registered members, the choir is comprised of people of all musical abilities, from professional singers and instrumentalists to those who have done very little to no singing.
What opportunities for service does the Cathedral Choir offer?
First and foremost, our most important responsibility is leading worship on Sunday mornings and for special services such as the conference Ordination service, Holy Week services, and Christmas Eve services. We also offer several special services and concerts throughout the year with a large orchestra like our annual Lessons and Carols service and the annual Patriotic Concert in late June. We have sung some of the finest music ever written for the church including works by Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Faure, Rutter and others. If you are interested in singing with the Cathedral Choir, please contact Dr. James Seay at jseay@fumcmontgomery.org.
Adult Ensemble
The Adult Ensemble is a chamber choir with members selected from the Cathedral Choir who sing for special services throughout the year such as Choral Evensong Services, Good Friday Tenebrae, and the Ordination Service of the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference. A highlight for the group was the invitation to sing the prelude preceding the 11:00 a.m. Eucharist at Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C. As a choral ensemble, they are frequently called on to sing for weddings, Christmas tree lightings and other community events.
Men’s Ensemble and Women’s Ensemble
Both ensembles meet one Wednesday evening a month to rehearse and lead worship periodically throughout the year, September through May. The Men’s Ensemble sings a wide variety of music but specializes in the Men’s Southern Gospel tradition. The Women’s Ensemble sings a wide variety of music and is designed for the ladies of our church who love to sing and serve in worship but might not have enough time to commit to a weekly Cathedral Choir rehearsal. If you are interested in joining either ensemble, please contact Dr. James Seay, Director of Music at jseay@fumcmontgomery.org.
Adult Handbell Choirs
There are two adult handbell choirs, the Cathedral Bell Choir is a group that meets at noon on Tuesdays to rehearse. The Allegro Choir rehearses at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Both groups play in worship services, as well as in schools and out in the community. Rehearsals begin in September and end in early May. If you are interested in joining either Bell Choir, please contact Dr. Joshua Coble at jcoble@fumcmontgomery.org.
The Sweet Spirit Singers
The Sweet Spirit Singers is a new ensemble intended to serve and minister to people through the healing power of music. Whether they are singing at the bedside of a loved one, helping to lead group singing in an intimate worship service at a nursing home, or putting on a program around Christmas time, the Sweet Spirit Singers in a ministry designed for anyone who would like to serve through song. This ensemble requires no audition and is not intended for performance purposes. This is a ministry that brings the sounds of comfort and care to those who need it most. If you interested in learning more about the Sweet Spirit Singers, please contact Dr. James Seay at jseay@fumcmontgomery.org.
If you are interested in learning more about any of our Music Ministry offerings, please contact James Seay at jseay@fumcmontgomery.org or 334-834-8990.
Nursery
First United Methodist Church is delighted to welcome you and your child into our nursery program. It is our goal to always provide a loving, Christian atmosphere for all children placed in our care.
