Music

MUSIC AT JUMC

Jefferson United Methodist Church has a lively, vibrant music program. We offer many opportunities to participate and our musical offerings are central to our worship.

 

THE ENSEMBLES

ADULTS

Chancel Choir: This 25-voice volunteer choir is a very dedicated group. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings and provide weekly anthems (September-May) at the 9:30 am service, music for special services and an annual cantata. 

Bell Choir: The adult bell choir also rehearses on Wednesdays and plays once a month (September -May)

Worship Band: This group of dedicated musicians rehearse on Thursday evenings when scheduled.

Praise Team Singers: This is a group of singers that lead music once a month. The singers rotate

from week to week. The praise team includes adults and high school students.

 

YOUTH

Praise Team Singers:

 

CHILDREN

Singers and bell ringers 

 

TECH CREW

These volunteers provide sound and livestreaming for all services.

 

THE INSTRUMENTS

 

THE PIPE ORGAN

  

Our pipe organ began life as an 8-rank Hillgreen Lane (Alliance, Ohio) in 1947.

The instrument was rebuilt in 2017 by Timothy Smith, Organ Builder, Red Lion, Pa.

For the overhaul, the organ was completely dismantled. All pipes were removed for cleaning and repair.

Three new ranks of pipes were added, new wind chests installed, the pipe chamber was reconfigured, and a larger blower motor was installed. A new attic system for the blower was built to maintain consistency in air temperatures and tuning.

The current eleven ranks of pipes give the organ more flexibility and variety of sounds.

 

THE PIANO

Our piano, a 5’7” Boston (made by Steinway), was purchased in 2015.

 

THE MUSIC STAFF

Maribeth Davis– Music Coordinator

Maribeth Davis– Organist/Pianist/Choir Accompanist

Mary Crow– Chancel Choir Director

 Mary Crow -Bell Choir Director

 

Please contact either Maribeth or Mary at JUMC (440-576-4561) for more information about any of our ensembles or programs.