The Music Ministry at Marietta FUMC is a place where God’s creative spirit surrounds us with beauty beyond imagination. It is this wonderful connection between God and each of us that allows the creative spirit to soar and blossom through music and the worship arts.
We offer a variety of music and worship arts programs for a range of ages. Our program includes choirs, handbell choirs, drama, and orchestra. Whether outdoors, online, or in the Sanctuary, your Music Ministry is there at every turn: for Bluegrass, Southern Gospel, World Music, hymns spanning the last five centuries, new composed anthems, and seemingly everything in between.
How To Volunteer
Complete THIS INTEREST FORM for ways to get involved. From driving a bus or providing snacks to singing in the choir, there are a myriad of ways to support and grow our programming.
Volunteer Musicians
We have choirs and ensembles for all skill levels, ranging from once-a-year events to weekly singing. Ages 4 to ∞. We need you!
Wednesday Children's Choir Volunteers
We provide transportation from four schools on Wednesday afternoons for our educational opportunities. We need the gift of your time to be a bus driver, rider, snack provider, or rehearsal assistant to make this program happen. This can be a weekly commitment or as available. Current volunteers, sign up for routes HERE.
A/V Assistance
We are always looking for AV volunteers. You will receive training and have the opportunity to watch and learn before “working”. You can choose your level of commitment. Youth 8th Grade and older can earn service hours: Time commitments are Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you’re interested, please contact PJ Powers at pjpowers@mariettafumc.org.
Festival Choir
Do you like to sing but cannot commit weekly? Festival Choir is for you! Festival Choir members can choose which of our most beloved services they would like to participate in, such as Easter, Patriotic, and Christmas Eve, and then attend a small number of rehearsals leading up to those services. Contact Dr. Nicole Marane with any scheduling questions or to sign up to be a member.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir sings for the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary worship services. Our choir is open to all adults and active youth choir members with a desire to raise their voices in praise to Almighty God. We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m in Room 263 (Building C). Contact Dr. Nicole Marane.
Coventry Ensemble
Coventry Ensemble" is open to all youth in 6th through 12th grade. Previous musical experience is not required. Singers and non-vocal instrumentalists are both welcome. Coventry members grow as musicians, individuals, and community contributors while rehearsing and learning musical skills, enacting direct-impact service projects, providing leadership within the children's music education programming, participating regularly in Sunday morning worship, and adventuring out challenging, life-changing expeditions. Please contact Adam Fry at adamfry@mariettafumc.org.
Children’s Choir
The first rehearsal for Fall will be Wednesday September 3. Please register online HERE.
We also offer bus pickup from Burrus, Hickory Hills, MCAA, and West Side Elementary schools immediately after dismissal.
During rehearsal, students are divided into the following choirs:
Cherub Choir (4.45 - 5.30pm) - 4 and 5 year olds (led by Tammy Cochran)
Carol Choir (4.30 - 5.30pm) - 1st and 2nd grade (led by Dr. Nicole Marane)
Chorister Choir (4.30 - 5.30pm) - 3rd through 5th grade (led by Dr. Nicole Marane)
Adult Handbells
Our adult handbell group, Wesley Ringers, meets on Wednesday nights in Room 209 (Building B) from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. No previous music experience is required to participate—just a willingness to learn! Newcomers are warmly welcomed! Ringers regularly help to lead the music for Sunday morning worship services and play for special services and events throughout the year.
If you are interested in joining this ensemble, please contact Associate Director of Music, Andrew Van Varick.
Orchestra
Membership is open to middle school students through adult, and new members are warmly welcomed! The orchestra at MFUMC helps to lead music in worship on a regular basis, collaborates with the choral program, and provides music for events. For more information about joining the orchestra, please contact Dr. Nicole Marane.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, August 24: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
