Music Ministry

Linda Bradberry, Director of Music Ministries,
linda-aum@aldersgateum.com

Aldersgate offers many avenues through Christian music including adult, youth and children's choirs and handbells. Director of Music Ministries, Linda Bradberry, is always happy to talk with anyone about our music program and how you can be involved.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULES

Chancel Choir (adults)	Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Choir room
Youth Choir (grades 6-12)	Sundays, 12:00-1:00 pm, Choir room
Aldersgate Singers (grades 3-5)	Sundays, 4:00-5:00 pm, Choir room
Training Choir (grades K-2)	Sundays, 4:00-5:00 pm, Choir room

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is a group of committed, eager, hardworking, fun-loving worship leaders who sing each Sunday for 11:00 am worship and first Sundays for 8:30 and 11:00 am worship. Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter are special highlights in the singing year. A nursery is available for rehearsals.

Ensemble & Solo

There are worship services, weddings, funerals and outreach opportunities throughout the year for soloists and groups.

Youth Choir, Grades 6-12

The Aldersgate Youth Choir participates in worship services, regional festivals, and seasonal music.

Aldersgate Singers, Grades 3-5

The Aldersgate Singers actively participate in worship services and prepare special programs for Christmas and Easter. The liturgical year will be celebrated through hymns, psalms, songs, and symbols. At mid-year, singers should be able to recognize and sing liturgical responses used in weekly worship, sing independently and in small groups. Handbells are introduced.

Training Choir, Grades K-2

Training Choir is designed for singers to discover, understand, learn and experience worship through church music. Group singing activities strengthen listening skills. At mid-year, singers should be able to sing both independently and with others, keep a steady beat, and follow non-verbal musical instruments.

Good News Gospel Singers

The Good News Gospel Singers specialize in gospel hymns and songs. They sing every second Sunday for the 8:30 am worship service. Outreach includes concerts at various churches and organizations. They rehearse every other Sunday.

Handbell Choir

Aldersgate has three octaves of handbells for adult ringers and youngsters (grades 4-5) interested in more advanced ringing.