Music Ministry for Adults

Decatur First UMC has a wide range of opportunities for Adults
From traditional church music to rock & roll, from hand bells to Handel, the Music Ministry at Decatur First UMC offers lots of options for musicians and singers of all ranges of experience. 

You Don't Need to Audition
Most of the ensembles of Decatur First UMC are open to all who desire to worship God through music. There is no audition.

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir enhances the worship of the congregation of Decatur First UMC by leading worship on a weekly basis at the 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. Additionally, the choir offers seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Choir Room or Music Suite
Sings in Church: Weekly

Carillon Ringers
Directed by John Cowden, the Carillon Ringers offer hand bell music to enhance worship. They also ring at seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Rings in Church: Monthly

Celebration Ringers
The Celebrations Ringers offer hand bell music to enhance worship. They also ring at seasonal concerts.
Rehearsals: Sunday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Rings in Church: Monthly

Come As You Are (CAYA) Worship Band
Directed by Renee` Snead, the band leads the CAYA worship service on Sunday mornings. The band includes a drummer, a keyboardist, a guitarist, and singers.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Plays in Church: Weekly

Spirits of Joy
Directed by Mitch Weisiger, the Spirits of Joy choir enjoys learning about music and regularly participates in worship. Spirits of Joy is a primarily senior adult choir.
Rehearsals: Thursday, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall, 3rd floor
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Rejoice! (Women's Ensemble)
Directed by Mitch Weisiger, the Women's Ensemble is a small group that sings in worship and at other special events.
Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Choir Room or Music Suite
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Penultimate Measure (Handbell Ensemble)
Led by John Cowden, Penultimate Measure is a small group of ringers that employ the "four-in-hand" technique. They ring in church and for other special events and services.
Rehearsals: Sunday, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Music Library, 3rd floor
Sings in Church: Approximately Every Other Month

Solo Opportunities: Vocal and Instrumental
Vocalists and Instrumentalists occasionally offer music during worship, in consultation with the Director of Music.