Music
The music ministry of Guilford College UMC has as its primary purpose the enhancement of the worship experience to the glory of God, with the hope that God and His people may be drawn closer together. We strive to discover, develop, and nurture the God-given talents of those in our congregation. Music has the unique opportunity to touch and enrich the lives of both those who serve and those who receive. Through the sharing of sacred music, truly we can say that the Spirit of God may be found in this place!
Children’s Choirs
Joyful Noise – Preschool children's choir which meets weekly from 5:30-5:55 p.m. on Wednesdays. Children sing occasionally in worship and are included in special programs during the year.
Jubilee Kids – First through Sixth grade children's choir that sings frequently in worship throughout the year. This choir meets weekly from 6:00-6:40 p.m. on Wednesdays. This choir occasionally sings with the adult choir in special seasonal programs.
Adult Choirs
The members of the adult choirs have as their primary responsibility the 8:30 and 11:00 worship on Sunday mornings. They may also present programs at special times such as Lent and Advent. They meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Guilford Ringers is a five octave hand bell choir which rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30-8:45 p.m. This ensemble plays for worship services, as well as in the community on occasion. Equipment used for this choir includes a five octave set of Malmark hand bells, and a three octave set of hand chimes.
Additional Ensembles
Instrument accompaniments are occasionally used in worship which includes guitars, flutes, trumpets, as well as keyboard and organ. Anyone interested in participating in an ensemble or in one of the choral groups is urged to contact a member of the church staff for additional information.
Current Music Offerings
Children’s Choirs
Joyful Noise – Preschool children's choir which meets weekly from 5:30-5:55 p.m. on Wednesdays. Children sing occasionally in worship and are included in special programs during the year.
Jubilee Kids – First through Sixth grade children's choir that sings frequently in worship throughout the year. This choir meets weekly from 6:00-6:40 p.m. on Wednesdays. This choir occasionally sings with the adult choir in special seasonal programs.
Adult Choirs
The members of the adult choirs have as their primary responsibility the 8:30 and 11:00 worship on Sunday mornings. They may also present programs at special times such as Lent and Advent. They meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Guilford Ringers is a five octave hand bell choir which rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:30-8:45 p.m. This ensemble plays for worship services, as well as in the community on occasion. Equipment used for this choir includes a five octave set of Malmark hand bells, and a three octave set of hand chimes.
Additional Ensembles
Instrument accompaniments are occasionally used in worship which includes guitars, flutes, trumpets, as well as keyboard and organ. Anyone interested in participating in an ensemble or in one of the choral groups is urged to contact a member of the church staff for additional information.
