FUMC Marietta, GA- Church: Methodist, Local Church Service
Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Chorister Choir

 
(Grades 3-5)
Children in Chorister Choir use all they have learned from previous experiences to become leaders in worship and role models for younger singers. A strong emphasis on sight-singing and ear training prepares them for new challenges such as complex rhythms and singing in harmony. Rehearsals are shaped around the RSCM Voice for Life (see earlier explanation) training program that promotes peer leadership, individual achievement, musical excellence and commitment to the life of the choir. In addition to serving in worship on the second Sunday of the month, the choir sings for “Lessons and Carols” and presents a Wednesday night “musicale” in the spring. Late spring features “Music and More,” a dynamic exploration of musical concepts and ministry. When singing in worship, all singers are expected to remain in that worship service.

Rehearsal schedule (August - May)
Wednesdays
4:30-5:25 p.m.
Room 263
Director: Bryan Black, ext. 7815.

With our ever-growing children’s choir program, it is imperative that we know where children are at all times when they are in our care. If you have a special reason to deviate from these procedures, please discuss it with your children’s choir director and be sure to give a written note to your children’s choir director before the worship service.

Dismissal Procedures
Your children’s safety is very important to all of us. Because of this and the increasing traffic in our parking lots, we are asking all parents of children up through Grade 2 to accompany your children to and from the choir room. Car pool has been discontinued. Grades 3 and up may go with a group to the Family Life Hall for dinner. A youth older than grade 5 may come and escort a chorister to dinner. Children picked up later than 5:25 will be escorted to the Nursery (room 114) underneath the sanctuary.

Attendance Awards
Participation awards are given to all Cherub Choir members. Beginning in Carol Choir through grade 5, children are eligible to earn a United Methodist Hymnal for the first year, a Faith We Sing hymnal supplement in the second year and bookplates in subsequent years. If a singer is present for 95% of ALL rehearsals and performances.

 

Team leaders are: Anna Fisher (A), Olivia Seabaugh (B),
Zach Seabaugh (C) and Hailey Weatherington (D).
 
Choir Moms are: Kelly Duncan and Karen Whipple
 
Mr. Black can be reached at (770) 429-7800 x. 7815 or
 
The Royal School of Church Music - MFUMC became an affiliate member of the Royal School of Church Music in the fall of 2004. This organization, founded in the 1920's by the organist of Westminster Abbey, connects us with hundreds of choirs and thousands of singers around the world who pledge to "sing with the spirit and also with understanding." That motto, taken from the Psalms, is at the heart of Voice for Life -- a graded training "scheme" that inspires singers to develop their vocal instrument, become familiar with musical notation, learn to sing music at sight, analyze compositions and be aware of how their individual contributions determine the ultimate effectiveness of our choir. Upon completion of certain targets, the singer is awarded a medal and colored ribbon corresponding to their achievement level which is worn during performances and services. Participation is self-paced.