Music Ministry

Director of Music: Norma Nichols

norma@brightonfumc.org

normanichols911@sbcglobal.net

The Music Ministry Mission Statement

The BFUMC Music Ministry creates opportunities for musicians to develop their God-given gifts and skills, to lead the congregation in worship, to practice discipleship through music, and to deepen their personal relationship with God.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOCAL ARTISTS

Chancel Choir

Musicians gather weekly, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room.

SATB Ensemble. Adults and Youth.

Leads congregation in worship during the 9:30 Traditional Worship Service.

Norma Nichols, Director      Jeff Sharp, Accompanist

Methodist Men’s Chorus

Musicians gather in the choir room. Date and time TBD.

TTBB (2-4 part) ensemble for Men. Adults & Youth.

Music ministry shared during selected Traditional Worship services.

Kurt Schelling, Director       Arla McPeek, Accompanist

Women’s Ensemble

Musicians gather on the 1^st Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

SSAA (2-4 part) ensemble for Women. Adults and Youth.

Music ministry shared during selected Traditional Worship services.

Norma Nichols, Director

Senior Choir

1^st Monday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the CHAPEL. (front of Community Room)

Seniors sing beloved hymns/songs and share memories of growing up with these songs. 

The Senior Luncheon follows this session at 12:00 noon.

Norma Nichols, Leader    Don Horner, Accompanist

Solo & Ensemble Ministry Team

Opportunity for Adults and Youth vocalists and instrumentalists

to share solos, duets, and ensembles in worship.

Contact Norma Nichols.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

Kids Choir

Gather immediately following Sunday School, 10:35 in the Choir Room.

Kindergarten through 5^th grade. Traditional Christian Children’s Songs.

Children will share their music ministry during selected 9:30 worship services.

Two 5-week segments between September and December.

(New Schedule handed out in January)

Amanda Teeter, Director       Liz LaForge, Accompanist

Christine Nichols, Choir Assistant

Music of The Ark

Fall Schedule: 1^st 6-week sessions= Tuesdsays, Sept.15-Oct. 20

4:00-4:25-Preschool Class…Miss Norma

4:30-4:55-K/1^st gd. Class…Miss Mandi

5:00-5:30-2^nd/3^rd gd. Class & 4^th/5^th gd. Class…Both Teachers

Children experience a creative and thematic music curriculum

Classes include playing instruments, creative movement, singing, and much more.

Teachers: Amanda Teeter & Norma Nichols

Vocal Coaching For Kids & Youth

For children and youth who have the gift of singing.

Norma Nichols or Mandi Teeter will work with your child on an

individual basis. They will learn about what it means to sing in worship, and

prepare a song to share in worship. Contact Norma Nichols

U3 Youth Band

High School and College youth gather on Sundays, 5 p.m., Sanctuary.

Musical Gifts to bring: Singing, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, songwriting.

Music Ministry shared during selected Contemporary Worship Services.

Schedule shared in September and January.

Young Adult Leader: Meagen Herbison

Coach: Norma Nichols

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTRUMENTAL ARTISTS

Echoes of Praise, Handbell Choir

Musicians gather on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Bell Choir Room.

Music ministry is shared on the 2^nd Sundays during Traditional Worship services.

Experienced and Beginner Ringers, contact: Barb Terry, Handbell Director

First Bells

Musicians gather on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Bell Choir Room.

Adults and Youth. Beginner Level. Contact: Barb Terry, Director

Rejoice Orchestra

Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass

Musicians gather in the sanctuary.

Music ministry shared during Christmas & Easter Seasons,

and other selected Worship services.

Director: Rick Pethoud     Contact Sue Pethoud for rehearsal times.

Sacred Strings

Classical Trio

Violinist-Judy Sturm, Cellist-Arla McPeek, Pianist-Norma Nichols

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

Musicians Gather and learn music to lead the Contemporary worship services.

Contact Norma Nichols

CrossFire

Bob Miller, Leader

First Band

Norma Nichols, Leader 

OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCIPLESHIP

The Artists Circle

Worship Musicians Bible/Book Study Group

Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel

For all musicians and artists

Explore what it means to lead worship through music and art,

deepen one’s relationship with God,

and be transformed by faith. Open group discussion format.

Study Book for Fall: “The Heart of the Artist”, by Rory Noland.

Group Facilitators: Norma Nichols, Diana Fox, Mandi Teeter