Grayson United Methodist Church

Chancel Choir (Adult Choir) Our Chancel Choir is a group of adult volunteers who lead congregational worship in our traditional 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services in addition to special seasonal music programs. This choir sings a variety of musical styles and genres from classical to contemporary. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 7:00PM in the choir room.

Adult Hand Bell Choir Our Hand Bell Choir of volunteer ringers meets on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. This group plays a wide variety of hand bell music styles and literature and performs regularly in our worship services and special events. Some music reading ability is required.

Senior Saints (Senior Adult Hand Bell Choir) This group of senior adult ladies meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM in the choir room for hand bell music and fellowship. These volunteers at all levels of experience present music periodically for Senior Adult Ministries (SAM) programs and other worship times.

Adoration (Adult Praise Band/Team) This group of instrumentalists and singers leads congregational worship in our contemporary 9:39 AM service. Consisting primarily of keyboard, guitar, drums, and vocalists, Adoration rehearses on Sunday afternoons and evenings in preparation for Sunday worship. Participation is by audition.

Ladies Ensemble This ensemble of female vocalists is our newest group of musicians to come together and sing. The group of 8 ladies rehearses on Wednesday evenings and performs SSA music in a variety of styles from traditional to contemporary. Participation is by audition.

Hosanna Choir (Children's Choir, grades 1 - 5) Our school-age children's choir learns and sings a variety of song styles geared to young voices including traditional children's songs, hymns, and praise choruses. This choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Special emphasis is placed on moving the developing voice toward adolescence while teaching basic musicianship and good singing. A children's choir musical is presented in the spring.

SonShine Choir (Children's Choir, preschool) Our preschool children's choir rehearses at the same time as the Hosanna Choir on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM both together and separately. These young singers are just discovering their voices and good singing skills are introduced with lots of hand and body motions that make learning music fun.

Joyful Noise Choir (Traditional Children's Choir, grades 1-5) This children's choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 PM in the Heritage Chapel. These young singers learn and perform music in a traditional church style with special emphasis on developing the polished singing voice. They sing regularly at our 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM services as well as the 9:00 AM Communion service.

Play & Praise (Children's Choir, preschool) This group of 3, 4, and 5 year olds meets on Tuesday afternoons at the conclusion of our morning preschool. Their curriculum teaches God's truths using easily-learned songs, hand and body motions, hand bells, and musical instruments.

Attitude 4:23 (Youth Choir, grades 6-12) Our middle and high school youth combine for music and worship each week as part of their Sunday night block of activities. This choir sings age-appropriate contemporary praise and worship songs as they develop their vocal skills and prepare to lead others in worship.

Ichthus (Youth Praise Band/Team) This group of instrumentalists and singers contains senior high school youth who lead the congregational worship in our contemporary 9:39 AM service once a month as well as accompanying the Praisingers on Sunday evenings. The group consists of keyboard, guitar, drums, and vocalists and rehearses on Saturday mornings. Participation is by audition.

Instrumentalists We are always looking for musicians who play instruments and often utilize high school students and adults playing the flute, trumpet, cello, etc. to enhance our worship services. In addition, we always have a need for those who can play the piano for rehearsals or worship services. Please contact the church office if you would like to be used in service.

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