Music Ministry

Calvary United Methodist Church offers an energetic and diverse music program with opportunities for everyone. New participants are always welcome. If you are interested in joining one of our ensembles, please contact the music office:

Music Office

410-268-7794

music@calumc.org

Adult Choirs

Chancel Choir

Weekly Rehearsal: Wednesday, 7:15-9:00 PM

Weekly Service: Sunday 9:00 AM (call, 8:30 AM)

Calvary Choir

Weekly Rehearsal: Thursday, 7:30-9:15 PM

Weekly Service: Sunday 11:00 AM (call, 10:15 AM)

Both ensembles maintain a diverse repertoire of sacred choral music consisting of everything from 17th century polyphony to gospel. The two choirs combine to present special services during Advent and Easter and to perform masterwork concerts. As musicians, members are committed to excellence in all endeavors and strive to hone those skills which define good ensembles. New singers are always welcome!

Under the direction of Scott Taylor

Handbell Choirs

Calvary Ringers

An advanced/intermediate bell choir which plays a variety of music and also participates in special events at the church and in the local community.

Weekly Rehearsal: Tuesday, 7:00-8:15 PM

Monthly Services: 2nd Sunday, 9:00 and or 11:00 AM

Carillon Ringers (Youth)

An intermediate bell choir for Junior and Senior High students that introduces basic technique and music-reading skills.

Weekly Rehearsal: Sunday 4:00-5:00 PM

Monthly Services: 2nd Sunday, 9:00 and or 11:00 AM

Under the direction of Bruce Smith

Children's Choirs

Angel Choir (Pre-school & Kindergarten)

An energetic introduction to ensemble singing for children who like music and can follow simple directions.

Weekly Rehearsal: Sunday, 9:15-9:45 AM

Monthly Service: 3rd Sunday, 9:00 AM

Joyful Noise Choir (1st - 5th Grades)

Sings a broader variety of music with special focus given to unison singing and basic music-reading skills.

Weekly Rehearsal: Sunday, 10:10-10:40 AM

Monthly Service: 3rd Sunday, 9:00 AM

Under the direction of Noël Butler

Contemporary Ensembles

Praise Band

Weekly Rehearsal: Alternate Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM

Weekly Service: Sunday, 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Under the direction of Ira Ostrowski

Calvary Youth Praise Band

Learns and shares praise songs with the congregation (Contact Youth Director, Philip Cantrell, 410-268-6035)

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday	7:00 PM	Calvary Ringers
	7:00 PM	Praise Band
Wednesday	7:15-8:45 PM	Chancel Choir
Thursday	7:30-9:15	Calvary Choir
Sunday	8:30 AM	Chancel Choir
	10:15 AM	Calvary Choir
	9:15-9:45 AM	Angel Choir
	10:10-10:40 AM	Joyful Noise Choir
	11:15 AM	Carillon Ringers