Music
Ministry At BUMC
Anita Walton, Director of Music Ministries
awalton@bridgewaterumc.org
(215) 584-2905
Always available to answer your questions about becoming involved in our music ministry
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Adult Choral Music
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Sanctuary Choir
(Meets Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm)
One of the most active musical groups in the Church, this choir sings every Sunday,
September through May. The choir is open to anyone of high school age or
above who wishes to sing and minister to the congregation through music. The
choir sings music in a wide variety of styles and presents at least one
major concert each year. We are a group who not only share a common
mission in music ministry, but we also support each other through prayer.
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(Meets Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm)
Praise Worship Band open to singers and musicians high school and up. Current openings for guitarists.
This group plays in worship weekly at our 9:30 am contemporary blended worship.
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 Men's Ensemble
Rehearses at the call of the director. The Men's Ensemble provides music for worship on occasion. They also present a few programs outside the church as an outreach ministry. It is open to men who are members of the Sanctuary Choir.
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Terrific Tuesday
Children & Youth Choirs--
Meets September --May
Our Children and Youth Choirs offer various age groups an introduction into music
sharing and to music as a sacred task. Each choir sings/rings/plays music appropriate for
the age, but also offers challenges to help develop healthy singing and ringing techniques and good musicianship. If you have always wanted to play
an instrument, handbells can be a good place to start! Children do not need
to know how to read music in order to begin instruction.
 Each group rings/sings in worship approximately once per month. A hot meal
is served each Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Parents/families are
welcome to eat with their children who are involved in rehearsals. Please
sign up on the bulletin board so the cooks know how much food to make. Cost
is $3.00 per meal.
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Alleluia Chimers: Grades 2-3
Meets Tuesday 5:00-5:30 pm
Valerie Kratunis, Director
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Festive Ringers: Grades 4-5
Meets Tuesday 4:30-5:00 PM
Roni Sawin , Director
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Cherub Choir: Pre-K - K
Students MUST be 4 years old
Meets Tuesday 5:30-6:00 PM
Kate O'Pella, Director |
Jubilation Ringers: Grades 7-12
Meets Tuesday 5:15-6:00 PM
Roni Sawin, Director |
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Jubilee Choir: Grades 1-3
Meets Tuesday 6:00-6:30 PM
Kate O'Pella, Director
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Lyric Choir: Grades 4-6
Meets Tuesday 5:30-6:00 PM
Phil Swanson, Director
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Schola Cantorum : Grades 7-12
Meets Tuesday 6:00-6:45 PM
Anita Walton, Director |
Story Time: Pre-K - K
Meets Tuesday 6:00- 6:30 PM
Sally Stevenson
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Spirit Train: Grades 9-12
Meets Tuesday 6:45-7:45 PM
Amy Teichmann and Maggie Lytle, Co-Coordinators
Anita Walton, Director
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Liturgical Dance Choir: Grades 4-6
Meets Tuesday 6:00-6:45 PM
Anne Eurick, Director
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DINNER SERVED FROM 4:45-6:45 PM $3.00 donation |
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
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Wesley Handbell Choir
Anita Walton , Director
Meets Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM
An advanced handbell choir comprised of adults.
They ring once a month during worship and for festive occasions. |
Bridgewater Ringers
Arline Ott Cox, Director
Meets Wednesdays 7:00- 8:00 PM
A less challenging handbell choir for those who are just learning to ring and those who just don't want the stress of difficult music! Individual or small group training is available on an as-needed basis to help you learn ringing techniques.
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| Brass Ensemble: open to brass players high school and up. Play on occasion
for worship and provides support for the sanctuary choir. Harold Johnson, Director |
Festival Orchestra:
The Festival Orchestra traditionally plays in worship for both services the
4th Sunday of Advent. Open to string and band instrumentalists with at least
three years experience. |
Dixie Time Ensemble:
A joint effort of church and community members, which provides music for
church social events. For membership please contact the director of music. |
Emmanuel Dance Choir:
Directed by Joan Fink
A unique offering to allow those with talents in dance to interpret
scripture and sacred music through movement. This group adds a fresh
approach to artistic expression at occasional worship services throughout
the year. They also are frequently sought after by other churches for
worship occasions.
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Sanctuary Choir
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Bridgewater Ringers
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Emmanuel Dance Choir
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