Choirs

Sanctus Choir is for ages 18 & up, rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30, and sings primarily at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday morning. We have a wonderful time rehearsing music and uplifting each other in prayer and friendship. New members are always welcome to join us.

Angelus Choir (grades 9-12). The Angelus Choir will sing on the first and third Sunday of every month primarily at the 11 a.m. service. They have a wonderful fellowship time in rehearsal and in other activities such as Choir Camp and an annual Choir Tour. Jennifer Semivan and Craig Symons co-lead this ensemble. Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons from 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Children's choirs meet during the Wednesday evening Holy COW program.

Pre-kindergarten/kindergarten music time. Children will learn about rhythms and basic music stuff. The emphasis for this age group will not be on singing in church regularly, but on learning some music skills and will, on occasion, sing for Feast of Carols and Choir Recognition. Amy Rhoades leads this group.
Treble Choir (grades 1-3). Children will learn how to use their voices in a healthy way and explore what it means to share their talents in worship services. Amy Rhoades and Jennifer Semivan will be leading this choir.
Revelation Choir (grades 4-8). The focus for this group will be on expanding their skills as singers and learning to sing in 2 or more parts. Jennifer Semivan leads this choir.

Handbells are another way for folks to be involved in the music ministry in a non-singing group. Both choirs are led by Craig Symons.

Celebration Ringers is a wonderful way to explore the skills needed to play bells. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 6:45-7:30.
Carillon Ringers is a more advanced handbell group which rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 prior to Sanctus Choir. Reading music is a help but is not necessary.

If you’ve had any thoughts about joining the music ministry here at Royal Oak First, here's your chance. Speak to Jennifer Semivan or Craig Symons about your place in this exciting program. We need YOU!

Winter/Spring 2010 Choir Schedule

**printable pdf choir schedule**
DATE	9:15 a.m.	11:00 a.m.
January 10	Guitars	Sanctus
January 17	Sammi Garrett	Angelus & Sanctus
January 24	Greg Cline	Greg Cline & Sanctus
January 31	Angelus	Sanctus & Revelation
February 7	Anna Marck	Angelus & Sanctus
February 14	Guitars	Sanctus & Treble
February 21	Collin Cromwell	Angelus & Sanctus
February 28	Revelation	Sanctus
March 7	Jennifer Bowen	Sanctus
March 14	Guitars & Treble	Sanctus & Revelation
March 21	Erica Limer	Angelus & Sanctus
March 28 (Palm Sunday)	Instrumental	Sanctus, Treble & Beginner
April 4 (Easter)	Angelus	Angelus & Sanctus
April 11	Guitars	Sanctus
April 18	Revelation	Angelus & Sanctus
April 25	Instrumental	Sanctus
May 2		Angelus & Sanctus
May 9	Guitars	Sanctus
May 16		Angelus & Sanctus
May 23 - Choir Recognition	Instrumental	Sanctus
May 30	Summer Worship Sched begins (8:30 & 10 a.m.)
June 6 - Graduation Sunday		10:00 a.m. - Angelus

First United Methodist Church
320 W. Seventh St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 USA
Telephone: (248) 541-4100
Fax: (248) 541-0192
E-mail: office@rofum.org

Choirs

Winter/Spring 2010 Choir Schedule