Music Ministry

Music is a vital part of worship at Bethesda United Methodist Church. Whether listening to the music of composers such as Bach, Palestrina, and Mozart, or singing along with the newest contemporary songs by Steven Curtis Chapman and Audio Adrenaline, music inspires and uplifts listener and participant alike.

Music Program Weekly Schedule

Monday
       5:30pm Youth Choir (Choir Room)
       6:30 pm Wesley Bells (Sanctuary)
       7:00pm Kids' Praise (Choir Room)
       8:00pm Bethesda Bells (Sanctuary)
       9:00pm Bethesda Bell Quartet (Sanctuary)

Tuesday
       6:30pm Bethesda Strings (Sanctuary)
       7:30pm Ad Hoc Ensemble (Choir Room)
       6:30pm Drama Group (Choir Room)

Thursday
       6:30pm Praise Band (Sanctuary)
       7:00pm Second Sunday Singers (Sanctuary, rehearses on the Thursday before the second Sunday of each month.)
       8:00pm Sanctuary Choir (Choir Room)

Sunday
       8:00am Praise Band (Sanctuary)
       10:30am Sanctuary Choir (Choir Room)

Music Program Descriptions

Kids' Praise
BUMC's Kids Praise is an opportunity for children age 4 through 6th grade to worship in music (both vocal and instrumental), dance, and drama in a fun-filled setting. The group usually sings once a month at both the 8:45am and 11:00am services as well as participating in musical dramas and service projects.
Youth Choir
Our youth delight in this high-energy group. All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to come sing their hearts out for God and learn the dynamics of singing in the process. This choir will learn challenging works of both contemporary and traditional style. They sing monthly, alternating services as well as participating in special performances.
Youth Praise Band
The youth praise band is a group of committed musicians in grades 6-12 that lead a variety of worship experiences at BUMC and beyond. The youth praise band also creates original sacred contemporary music. There are opportunities for members of the youth praise band to be both mentored and to be mentors. Youth praise band plays at least twice a month and rehearses about every two weeks. Youth Tech training will be provided for anybody interested in running the sound board, video and lights. Any youth interested in the Youth Praise Band or Youth Tech, please contact David Welch at dwelch@dubinskyco.com.
Wesley Bell Ringers
This English handbell choir is for youth, grades 7 through 12, and for any adults who would like to learn to play the bells.
Bethesda Bell Choir
This handbell choir is for experienced adult bell ringers. The Bethesda Bells ring in six to eight Sunday morning services each year, as well as several additional presentation opportunities.
Bethesda Bell Quartet
This auditioned handbell ensemble rings in Sunday morning services throughout the year, as well as participating in a number of outreach performances.
Sanctuary Choir
If you love the classics, this traditional choir is the place for you. This choir sings each Sunday during the 11:00am. worship service and in special services throughout the year.
Praise Band
The Praise Band leads music at the 8:45am worship service each Sunday. This group consists of vocalists accompanied by keyboards, drums, and guitars. They present a contemporary repertoire, singing favorites by Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Chris Tomlin and more.
Second Sunday Singers
For singers who want to experience the best of contemporary gospel, the Second Sunday Singers rehearse on the Thursday before the second Sunday of each month. Music is drawn from the catalogs of some of the best known gospel choirs in the world, such as the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Prestonwood Choir, the Atlanta Mass Gospel Choir, and many others.
Bethesda Strings
Dust off that violin that has been sitting in your closet and join us The Bethesda Strings is a string ensemble that presents music throughout the year, both in major works and in joining the choir for selected anthems.