Music and Fine Arts
All are welcome in our music programs! To find out more about Music and Fine Arts at Aldersgate, contact any of the music staff or volunteer directors listed here, or contact the church at 722-8504.
Adult Programs
Chancel Choir, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
All adults are invited to join this choir that provides worship leadership at 8:15 and 11:00 services on Sunday mornings. Chancel Choir prepares one anthem per week, and also performs Christmas and Easter cantatas in alternate years.
Blended Worship Team, directed by Lisa Cookson
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
ACE leads worship at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. Comprised of a praise band and choir, ACE seeks to provide variety in worship at Aldersgate through contemporary style. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome to participate. (ACE is meeting biweekly during July and August. Please check the calendar for rehearsal dates.)
Ensembles
Rehearsals: as needed
Occasionally special groups will perform in worship. Contact Don Gray if interested. Rehearsals for these groups will be announced as needed.
Carillon Bells, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in the Choir Room
This adult handbell ensemble requires some musical expertise, such as the ability to read music. Carillon plays in worship once a month.
Aldersgate Ringers, directed by Terry McCombs
Rehearsals: Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room
This adult handbell ensemble requires no prior musical experience. Aldersgate Ringers performs once a month in worship.
Orchestra, directed by Don Gray
Rehearsals: Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (Seasonally)
All band and orchestra instruments are needed. Youth and adults with at least two years experience playing an orchestral instrument are welcome.
Youth Programs
IMPACT Youth Choir, directed by Lisa Cookson
Rehearsals: Sunday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
All youth are welcome to sing in the youth choir. IMPACT Youth Choir sings in worship every other month.
Children's Programs
Sonbeamers, directed by Edna Lopez and Riki Voth
Rehearsals: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:20 p.m. in the Great Room
This choir is for children from age 3 through Kindergarten. Sonbeamers sing once per month in worship.
Special Music
Coordinator: Don Gray
All are welcome to participate in Special Music at Aldersgate! You can sing a solo, play in instrumental solo, or grab a few friends for an ensemble. The possibilities are endless! You may suggest music that you would like to do, or the music staff can help you find music. Sheri-lyn is usually available to rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.;
email her if you will be needing her for accompaniment. If you are interested in singing or playing for the Saturday Night Awakening service, please contact Pastor
Mike Gaddie.
AWAKENING Band
Coordinator: Andy Williamson
Our Saturday night worship service is led by the AWAKENING band. It is a group of musicians and vocalists that bring us to the Altar through worship each week. We have acoustic drums, electric and acoustic guitarists, a bass player,a worship leader, and accompanying vocalists playing songs from popular Christian music artists that can be heard today on Christian Radio stations.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church / 7901 West 21st Street North Wichita KS 67205-1741 / Phone: 316-722-8504 / Fax: 316-722-8509