Music Ministry
At Buford First UMC, we recognize that music is an essential part of our church and of our worship services. Through this ministry, people of all ages and abilities serve joyfully in our many music ensembles.
Whether you are interested in choirs, handbells and chimes, or drama and worship arts, there is a place for you here. Our rehearsals are fun and challenging, provide fellowship with other church members, and are firmly grounded in Christian faith. Come and see for yourself! For more information, please contact Diana Foster, our Director of Music and the Arts, at dianafoster01@hotmail.com.
Chancel Choir
| Chancel Choir Schedules |
| February 1 – April 8, 2012 |
The Chancel Choir is the foundation of our music ministry. This choir shares music weekly during our worship services and also performs at other church activities and community events throughout the year. All styles of music are used to bring honor and glory to God. A Christmas Cantata and Holy Week presentation are typically the highlights of our year.
Rehearsals for the Chancel Choir are Wednesday evenings (year round), 7:00-8:30 pm. New members are always welcome, so please join us if you’re interested! For more information, please contact Diana Foster (Chancel Choir Director) or Hank Morgan (Chancel Choir Accompanist).
Youth Choir
| Youth Choir Schedules |
| Spring-2012 |
The Youth Choir sing a wide variety of musical literature ranging from traditional choral anthems to contemporary praise choruses. We also incorporate drama into this ministry. The youth provide all of the music during a Youth Worship Experience on Sunday morning once a year.
Rehearsals for the Youth Choir are Sunday afternoons (during the school year), 4:30-5:15 pm. New youth members are always welcome, so join us anytime or contact Diana Foster (Youth Choir Director) or Debra Hogg (Youth Choir Accompanist) for more information.
IMPACT Children’s Choir
| IMPACT Choir Schedules |
| Spring-2012 |
The IMPACT Children’s Choir is made up of three groups:
- Angelus Choir: 3-4 year olds
- Cherub Choir: K-1st graders
- Junior Choir: 2nd-5th graders
The three IMPACT Children’s Choirs sing regularly at our worship services and are very important to our worship experience at Buford First. The curriculum includes music literacy, vocal technique and expressing their talents through the choral singing experience. We also make sure that the children learn and experience how much fun music ministry can be.
Rehearsals for the IMPACT Choirs are Sunday evenings (during the school year), 5:30-7:00 pm. For more information, contact Diana Foster, Donna Guy, or Debra Hogg (IMPACT Children’s Choir Directors).
Chancel Ringers
| Chancel Ringers Schedules |
| Spring/2012 |
The Chancel Ringers is a group of adult handbell ringers that is dedicated, motivated and always striving to reach the next level. We have worked toward a performance tour during the last 3 seasons as well as sharing music at BFUMC on a monthly basis.
Rehearsals for the Chancel Ringers are Monday evenings (Labor Day to Memorial Day), 7:00-8:00 pm. For more information, contact Diana Foster (Chancel Ringers Director).
Youth Handbells
The Youth Handbells ensemble is available to youth in 6th through 12th grades. This program is great for beginning ringers or as a continuation of the tone chime program. Introductory ringing techniques, music literacy and performance skills are all important to this ministry.
Rehearsals for the Youth Handbells are Monday evenings (during the school year), 6:00-6:45 pm. For more information, contact Louise Nauman or Wesley Welch (Youth Handbells Directors).
Tone Chimes
The Tone Chimes ensemble is available to children in 3rd through 5th grades. Ringing technique and musical literacy are strong components of the program. The Tone Chimes participate in worship and have performed in concerts outside the church.
Rehearsals for the Tone Chimes are Sunday afternoons (during the school year), 4:45-5:30 pm. For more information, contact Gary Lenz (Tone Chimes Director).
Sound Team
| Sound Team Rotation Schedules |
| January – July, 2012 |
BFUMC Media & Medical Release
All children and youth participating in music ministry should have a signed media and medical release form on file. If the church does not have one on file, you can download one here and return it to the church.