Music Ministry
MUSIC MINISTRY
Dianne Power, Director of Music and Organist
843-766-1307
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.” Colossians 3:19
“Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.” Psalm 66:1-2
Open invitation to sing at Trinity United Methodist!
COLLEGE STUDENTS, ADULTS, YOUNG ADULTS, TEENS
(NO Auditions, Flexible Schedule)
‘When you’re in a choir, the whole world sings!’
Benefits of choral singing at TrinityUnitedMethodistChurch:
- An hour each week away from the rush of daily life and goings-on
- A diverse repertoire of classical, spiritual, gospel, and other various choral works. We are currently working on the Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio!
- Feeling of spiritual uplifting, satisfaction and achievement
- Improved Musical Skills can be retained as a life-long hobby and interest
- Fun rehearsals, making music as a group, make new friends, camaraderie each week
- A delicious meal before Wednesday night rehearsals. No dishes to clean up!
- "Reserved Seating" in the balcony
- Bird's-eye view of the service
- Sunday aerobics as you climb up and down stairs to and from the choir room AND to and from the balcony - your visit to the gym already taken care of!
Top 10 Health Benefits of choral singing:
Scientists say that singing has many health benefits. Below are only a sampling of their findings:
- Singing boosts the immune system, helping to fight disease and prolonging life expectancy.
- Singing improves your mood. It releases the same feel-good brain chemicals as chocolate!
- Singing is effective as a stress reliever and improves sleep.
- Singing releases pain-relieving endorphins, helping you to forget that painful tooth, knee, whatever!
- Your posture improves!
- Lung capacity increases!
- Your mental alertness improves!
- Singing tones your facial and stomach muscles.
- Singing clears sinuses and respiratory tubes.
- Your confidence increases!
What are you waiting on? Join today! Contact Dianne Power for more information at 843-766-1307 or musician3@yahoo.ie
- The Chancel Choir is open to all adults, college students, and interested youth with no auditions required. This ensemble is at the very heart of the Ministry of Music at Trinity. This choral group provides a wide variety of anthems and special music from the great choral classics of Bach, Haydn, Handel, and the like to the wonderful Spirituals and Gospel Music as well as outstanding hymn arrangements. This ensemble rehearses each Sunday morning from 10:00 – 11:00 am and performs at our 11:15 worship service. Childcare is provided. In addition to Sunday morning worship, the Chancel Choir maintains a schedule of performances that include special programs during the Advent and Holy Week seasons.
- Trinity is currently recruiting handbell ringers! If you have a sense of rhythm, you can ring! We have 3 octaves of bells waiting for ringers. No experience required!
Music is an essential part of worship at TrinityUnitedMethodistChurch. It is a way to offer our thanks and praise and share our time, talent, and energy in service to our Creator and Lord. Music lifts the soul, opens our hearts, unites our spirits, and enriches our lives.
Come and join us!
For more information contact:
Dianne Power, Director of Music and Organist
843-766-1307
