Music Ministries

Being part of music at McKendree UMC is active, engaging, and rewarding! When we join our voices together to bring glory and honor to God, our hearts are lifted! Singing and playing instruments are good for the body, mind, soul, and spirit.

Chancel Choir

Open to ALL who love to sing! The Chancel Choir sings at 11:00 a.m. worship almost every Sunday as well as special music opportunities throughout the year. Rehearsal: Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 p.m. 

9:30 Worship Praise Team

Some of the finest praise and worship music you'll ever hear on Sunday morning! Led by Sean Butler, McKendree is blessed with an outstanding praise team. Instrumentalists and vocalists interested in singing and leading worship are encouraged to audition. Members are scheduled on a rotating basis. Contact Sean Butler for more information. Rehearsal: Sunday 12:30 p.m. 

McKendree UMC Orchestra

Whether you currently play in a school orchestra, or haven't played in years - you are invited! The orchestra is currently comprised of  flutes, oboe, alto sax, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, and percussion. We would love to add to every section as well as add new instruments! The orchestra plays about 6 times per year as well as special Sundays including Easter and Christmas. Rehearsal: Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. 

McKendree UMC Ringers

With 5 octaves of handbells, there’s room for lots of ringers! And if you can count to four, then you can ring a handbell. This group plays about 6 times throughout the school year as well as during the Christmas and Easter seasons. Rehearsal: Sundays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., room 318 in the Education Building. 


Youth Music

The Way: Youth Praise Team

The youth praise team is made up of instrumentalists and vocalists that lead the youth worship in music every Sunday evening. Members are scheduled on a rotating basis. The Way also performs at 9:30 a.m. church worship on occasion. In addition to the performers, we rely on an extensive A/V team to keep things running smoothly! If you are interested in auditioning for this dynamic group, contact Jenn Strickland. Rehearsal: Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Youth Handbells

This bell choir is for students in 5th through 12th grade and performs for worship services on Sunday mornings and throughout the year. Rehearsals provide a foundation for musical performance including music theory, sight reading, musical notation and proper technique. Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in room 318.


Children’s Music

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Wednesday nights 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. for ages 3 yrs-5th in room 317 (6th graders are welcome!) We sing in worship about once a month.

KIDS CHIMES

2nd - 4th Grade - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. in room 318
The MUMC Chimers learn the basic functions of musical elements and how to read, understand, and create music. Together, the MUMC Chimers create worship music while learning how to be musically literate and rhythmically accurate.