2023 will be a special year of music at First United Methodist Church. Our music ministry is planning activities and concerts to celebrate all that we have endured, those we have lost, and hope for our future. We are inviting our faith family, friends, and the greater community to join us in this musical celebration we are calling SING23!
JOIN THE FESTIVAL CHORUS!!
ALL SINGERS ARE WELCOME.
Requiem Rehearsals
Sunday afternoon
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. p.m. each of the following dates
Jan 15, 29
Feb 5, 26
March 12, 26
April 16
Final rehearsal with orchestra and Heather Sorenson
Saturday, April 22 (time TBA)
Requiem Premiere – Sunday, April 23, 4:00 p.m.
Requiem Rehearsals
Sunday afternoon
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. p.m. each of the following dates
Jan 15, 29
Feb 5, 26
March 12, 26
April 16
Final rehearsal with orchestra and Heather Sorenson
Saturday, April 22 (time TBA)
Requiem Premiere – Sunday, April 23, 4:00 p.m.
PART 1 - THE COMMISSION
First UMC has commissioned Heather Sorenson to compose a Requiem to be premiered here in our Sanctuary on April 23, 2023.
ALL SINGERS ARE WELCOME.
Special Rehearsals will begin January 2023
on Sunday afternoons.
First UMC has commissioned Heather Sorenson to compose a Requiem to be premiered here in our Sanctuary on April 23, 2023.
ALL SINGERS ARE WELCOME.
Special Rehearsals will begin January 2023
on Sunday afternoons.
PART 2 - CARNEGIE HALL
Following our performance in April 2023, the First UMC choir will join with singers from around the world as we participate in the Carnegie Hall Premiere of Requiem.
November 27, 2023
ALL are welcome to join!!
Non-singers are also welcomed and encouraged
to join the trip.
Following our performance in April 2023, the First UMC choir will join with singers from around the world as we participate in the Carnegie Hall Premiere of Requiem.
November 27, 2023
ALL are welcome to join!!
Non-singers are also welcomed and encouraged
to join the trip.
Part 3 - The Concert Series
To promote choral and vocal music in our community, from January to December of 2023 a variety of concerts will be scheduled to perform at First UMC in the Sanctuary or the Chapel.
If your group is interested in scheduling a concert, fill out the form below for more information
To promote choral and vocal music in our community, from January to December of 2023 a variety of concerts will be scheduled to perform at First UMC in the Sanctuary or the Chapel.
If your group is interested in scheduling a concert, fill out the form below for more information
