Handbell Choirs

Choirs have begun!

September 17, 2012 - 10:38am

We had an exciting children's choirs first rehearsal and registration last Wednesday, Sept. 12th. With the Sweet Repeat set up going on we had registation in the Open Door. It was fun to see so many faces full of surprise and wonder at our inviting, spacious, modern Open Door. Maybe we should have registration in there every year so we can show off the space available to our future junior high and high school youth!  Seventy-six children have been registered to sing in our choirs! Woo-hoo!

Join A Choir!

August 10, 2012 - 1:30pm

“Learning to Walk with Christ Daily” -- Through Music!

DGFUMC choir rehearsals are starting up so join for the first time or come on back! After a summer of Special Music during worship, organized by Pattie Barnes and provided by many talented, generous musicians, our regular services will once again begin on Rally Day, Sept. 9. Regular worship services also means CHOIRS! Choirs mean choir members! There is a choir for you!

Registration and rehearsal information packets have gone out to all church families. Please call the church office if you do not receive one. Or check the website: www.dgfumc.org for current information.

Chapel Choir (High School) – The first rehearsal is Wednesday, August 22nd at 7-8:45PM! Choir Kick Off Supper and Registration is on Wednesday, Aug. 29 – 6:30 pm at the Parsonage (In the Gym if it rains) - No need to sign up – just come! 

Chancel Choir (Adults) – We LOVE new singers! Want to join? Attend the first rehearsal – Thursday, Sept. 6 – 7:00 pm for Welcome Fellowship on the porch and then rehearsal in Fellowship Hall. Normal rehearsal time is 7:30 - 9:10 pm. Contact Diane Hires (DianeHires@ dgfumc.org), the director, for more information.

Children’s Choirs – There is a children’s choir for all children aged 3 through 8th grade. The first rehearsal and registration is Sept. 12.

Bell Choirs – We have two! Enjoy teamwork and musicianship thru ringing handbells. Call Pattie Barnes 630-953-0146 (bellhog@juno.com).

Is this YOUR year to Join a Choir?! Watch for upcoming musical celebrations of the Christmas season at our church!

Spring Ring XX

Spring Ring 2012

Location: 
DGFUMC
Date: 
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 7:00pm

Christmas Handbell Concert

Hanging of the Greens

Presented by the Chancel Ringers and the Westminster Handbell Ensemble
Pattie Barnes, director
Also featuring: Julie Spring, harp

This festive concert includes the regal processional of double handbell choirs and settings of favorite carols, including an elegant Celtic Noel with flute, In Dulci Jubilo, Pat-a-pan, the Boar’s Head, Masters in this Hall, Mary, Did You Know, A La Nanita Nana, Las Campanas, and audience joining in song for a majestic rendition of O Come All Ye Faithful.

An accompanying narrative will set the scene for the celebration of “the Hanging of the Greens,” a colorful handbell, flute, and harp concert, full of the Season’s sounds, scents, and colors. 

Tickets are only $7 each in advance, $9 at the door. For tickets, contact the church office (630 968-7120) or Pattie Barnes (630 953-0146). Childcare is provided.

Location: 
Downers Grove First United Methodist Church
Date: 
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 7:00pm

175th Anniversary Church Choir Festival

Church Choir Festival

Choirs from First Congregational United Church of Christ, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, will join with our own Chancel Choir to present an evening of choral and organ music. Choirs from each church will sing their own favorite anthems, organists will present selections, and all choirs will join their voices in two massed anthems, “Fairest Lord Jesus” arranged by Mark Hayes and “The Promise of Living” by Aaron Copland.

Plan to be a part of the audience to welcome your friends in these guest choirs and to celebrate the strong music tradition of the Downers Grove area and the 175th Anniversary of our own church.

This choir festival, hosted by other churches in past years, is the first hosted by FUMC. The concert will begin at 7:30 in the Sanctuary and a Reception will follow.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 7:30pm

Choir Dedication Sunday

Angel, Cherub, Chorister, Connection, Chapel and Chancel choirs will all join voices in the 9:30 and 11:00 services for Choir Dedication Sunday. Choir members and parents will receive specific instructions from their directors regarding rehearsals. Please come to celebrate the wonderful music legacy we enjoy in our church. Combined choirs will be featured on “How Can I Keep From Singing”, arranged by Gwyneth Walker, and Chapel and Chancel choirs will join efforts on “Dona Nobis Pacem” by Giulio Caccini.

Date: 
Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 9:30am

Chancel Ringers

Performs at the 9:30 and 11:00 am services periodically throughout the school year. The Chancel Ringers have performed as preconcert and intermission music for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert and for the last 12 years have joined the West Towns Barbershop Chorus in their captivating and elaborate multi-performance Christmas Production at the Tivoli Theater. The Chancel Ringers also perform a home Christmas Concert as well as Spring Extravaganza.

If you are interested in ringing handbells, this is the place to be!

Handbells Mission Statement:

The Westminster Handbell Ensemble and Chancel Ringers of FUMC worship God through music.

We celebrate teamwork and imagination in handbell ringing.
We play a wide range of styles.
We love to share in morning worship.
We love to worship through concerts presented ~~
                Annual Hanging of the Greens Christmas and Spring Ring Concerts.

Choir Director: 
Pattie Barnes
Rehearsal Time: 
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Bell Choir Room #117
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 09/24/2017 - 09:30
Sun, 09/24/2017 - 11:00
Sun, 10/15/2017 - 09:30
Sun, 10/15/2017 - 11:00
Sun, 11/19/2017 - 19:00
Sun, 02/18/2018 - 09:30
Sun, 02/18/2018 - 11:00
Sun, 04/08/2018 - 09:30
Sun, 04/08/2018 - 11:00
Sat, 05/19/2018 - 19:00

Westminster Ringers

Performs periodically at the 9:30 and 11:00am services throughout the school year. The Westminster Handbell Ensemble travels to play preconcert and intermission music for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert, as well as performing at home for our own FUMC Handbells Christmas and Spring Extravaganzas.

If you are interested in ringing handbells, this is the place to be!

Handbells Mission Statement:

The Westminster Handbell Ensemble and Chancel Ringers of FUMC worship God through music.

We celebrate teamwork and imagination in handbell ringing.
We play a wide range of styles.
We love to share in morning worship.
We love to worship through concerts presented ~~
             Annual Hanging of the Greens Christmas and Spring Ring Concerts.

Choir Director: 
Pattie Barnes
Rehearsal Time: 
Sundays, 5:15 to 7:15pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Bell Choir Room #117
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 09/17/2017 - 11:00
Sun, 11/12/2017 - 09:30
Sun, 11/12/2017 - 11:00
Sat, 11/18/2017 - 19:00
Sun, 01/28/2018 - 09:30
Sun, 01/28/2018 - 11:00
Sun, 03/18/2018 - 09:30
Sun, 03/18/2018 - 11:00
Sat, 05/19/2018 - 19:00
Sun, 09/17/2017 - 09:30

Handbell Happenings!

June 25, 2011 - 5:39pm

Ever Want to Try out Ringing?

We have room for a couple new members - coordinated, smart, fun, and dedicated people to ring with us during the2011-2012 season. We LOVE what we do and we think you will too!

  • Rehearsals are Sundays 5:00 to 7:00 or Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00, depending on the ringing ensemble.
  • Performance responsibilities include Sundays in worship, Chicago Symphony Family Christmas Concert, and our Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Interested? Contact Pattie Barnes (630.953.0146).

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