MUSIC MINISTRY
For more information or to volunteer for any of the following music ministries, please call the church office at (301) 652-8700. We welcome your interest and participation.
- CHERUBIM CHOIR: A choir of pre-schoolers through first grade.
- FAITH CHORDS: Our youth praise band comprised of young people who are in second grade and up.
- JOY AND PRAISE: a contemporary musical group that accompanies the 9:30 service
- SANCTUARY CHOIR: our traditional choir that sings at the 11:00 service.
- IN RESIDENCE at Chevy Chase United Methodist Church...
Cherubim Choir
This choir of young children, Pre-K (age 3 and 4) through first grade rehearses on Sunday mornings during their Sunday school class. Our goal is to reinforce and give the Bible verses and Sunday school themes a musical expression, as well as to instill a love of music in our young children. They participate in worship at both services on several occasions throughout the year and enjoy participating in our annual All-Church Pageant presented during the Christmas season.
Faith Chords
Our youth praise band rehearses on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The group, comprised of young people who are in second grade and up, includes singers and musicians on electric guitar, electric violin, and drums. They join in leading worship once a month at the 9:30 a.m. contemporary service and periodically sing at the 11 a.m. traditional service.
Faith Chords Xtreme
There are additional opportunities for youth in fifth grade and up to perform and lead worship as the group Faith Chords Xtreme. The emphasis in both Faith Chords and Faith Chords Xtreme is not on performing but on leading the congregation in worship.
Joy and Praise
The adult Joy and Praise team of singers and musicians provides musical support and leadership at the contemporary worship service held at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. If you have an affinity for Christian praise music, we welcome you to join this high-voltage music team! The Joy and Praise team rehearses on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir, Organist and Music Director provide the musical leadership for the traditional service (Sunday mornings at 11:00) and for special services throughout the year including Christmas Eve and Holy Week. Primarily made up of volunteers, we are fortunate to also have four professional soloists in the choir. Twice a year, the Sanctuary Choir presents a major choral work with chamber orchestra during the 11:00 a.m. service. Performances have included Handel's Messiah, Mozart's Mass in C, Bach's Magnificat and the Fauré Requiem. Rehearsals for the Sanctuary Choir are on Thursday nights from 8:00 - 9:30 and Sunday mornings from 10:30 - 10:50.
IN-RESIDENCE AT CCUMC ...
Sunday Samplers at CCUMC
Several short musical programs are presented in the sanctuary or chapel throughout the year with performers ranging from talented church members and friends to professional musicians who donate their time and talent for this musical outreach program. Free will donations are accepted at the door and are donated to local hunger relief agencies. Check the CCUMC website for calendar listings. We are always on the lookout for new talent; if you wish to be considered for a future performance, please contact CCUMC Music Director Jesse Parker.
VOICES XXI
A select choral ensemble, Voices 21 specializes in a cappella repertoire of the 15th, 16th, 20th and 21st centuries. For more information, contact their website: www.voicesxxi.org or call them at 240-643-6563.
CRITTENDEN OPERA — Opera is alive and well at CCUMC. Crittenden Opera runs a weekend opera program during the school year on weekends at CCUMC and an intensive opera workshop every summer. For more information visit their website: www.crittendenopera.com