Instrumental Music Opportunities
The King's Brass– alternate Tuesdays, 6 PM, A102
Youth and adults who play brass instruments are invited to participate in this ensemble, which plays for traditional and contemporary worship, as well as special events.
Terry Tullos, Director
MDUMC Orchestra– alternate Tuesdays, 6 PM, A102
All instruments are needed for this Memorial Drive UMC group for high school and above. Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion -- even if you have not played in years, come give this orchestra a try! Rehearsals are held in A102 or the sanctuary on alternate Tuesday evenings with the King's Brass.
Terry Tullos, Director
Celebration Ringers– Wednesdays, 6–7:15 PM, A103
An advanced handbell choir for those with ringing experience that participates in worship and special concerts.
Ann S. Ables, Director
Covenant Carillon– Sundays, 4–5 PM, A103
Handbell ringers in grades 6–12 learn more advanced techniques and repertoire, participating in worship and special concerts and services, such as Maundy Thursday.
Ann S. Ables, Director
S*T*A*R*S* Handbells– Sundays, 6–6:30 PM, A103
Children in the S*T*A*R*S* choir also have the opportunity to begin learning to play handbells.
Ann S. Ables, Director
New Horizons
The first New Horizons Band was started by professor Roy Ernst at the Eastman School of Music in 1991. It was supported by grants from NAMM. the International Music Products Association and the National Association of Band Instrument Manufacturers (NABIM). The word spread through articles in publications such as the The New York Times and a feature spot on The Today Show and eventually the program expanded to include bands, orchestras and other ensembles. Today there are more than 100 New Horizons Music programs in the United States and Canada with many more in the planning phase. Click here for more information.
Terry Tullos, Director