During the Program Year there are many opportunities to participate in music groups:

Chancel Choir
Sings most Sundays and rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Bell Choir
Ron Johanson, director: This group plays 2nd Sundays and rehearses Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Brass group
Bill Wiley and Gregg Field, directors: This group plays most 4th Sundays as well as special events. They rehearse Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Sojourners (men’s gospel group)
Bill Wiley and Lee Huffman, directors: They sing on 3rd Sundays and rehearse
Sundays at 4:00 pm.
Celebration Singers (grades 7 - 12)
They sing on 2nd Sundays and they rehearse Sundays at 5:30 pm. This group has a band and sings contemporary music.
Rainbows (grades 3-6)
They rehearse every other Sunday at 6:30 pm.
Sunshine Singers (grades 1 & 2)
Sam and Fe Balaoing, directors: They rehearse every other Sunday at 6:30 pm.
Butterflies (PreK – Kindergarten)
Yvonne Brooks, director: They rehearse every other Sunday at 6:30.
Flute Ensemble
This group is in its third year and will play every 2 or 3 months.
Music Ministries at BUMC
BUMC continues to have and nurture a rich musical tradition. More than 100 children, youth and adults help lead worship through music ministry!
Here are the principles that guide music ministry at BUMC:
- Music is an important element of worship.
- Diversity in musical styles is a good thing!
- Anyone can participate, regardless of skill level or experience. There’s a place for you!
- We sing together, as Christians have always done. It helps bring us together –and it’s healthy!
