Music

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

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).

Chancel Choir Cantata

Written in 1888, the Requiem by Gabriel Fauré is the most popular European cantata from this period. He wrote it “simply for the pleasure of it.” Fauré, encouraged by his teacher Saint-Saens to write in his own style, created lyrical melodies which are simple and compelling. He was organist at the prestigious Madeleine Church in Paris and served as a teacher of composition and director of the Paris Conservatory.

The Requiem will be performed by the 60-voice Chancel Choir under the direction of Diane Hires. Guest baritone Jeffrey Ray and our own Karen Owen will be the featured soloists. A chamber orchestra of 15 instrumentalists including organist Pattie Barnes will accompany the choir.

Date: 
Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 9:30am

Christmas Eve Services

Nativity Scene4:00pm Family Worship

A worship celebration especially geared for children, with music provided by the Chorister, Cherub and Angel Choirs.

7:00pm Communion & Candlelight Service

Music by the Connection Choir
Message by Pastor Greta McDonald

9:00pm Traditional Candlelight Service

Music by the Chancel Choir
Message by Pastor Jim McDonald

10:15pm Communion in the Chapel

11:00pm Traditional Candlelight Service

Music by the Chapel Choir
Message by Pastor Jim McDonald

Join us for a night of praise, prayer, and glorious music as we remember Christ's birth and our salvation. Bring your family, your guests and your neighbors as we prepare for Christmas day.

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Friday, December 24, 2010 - 4:00pm

Chancel Choir Christmas Program

Waking Up To Christmas
Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 9:30am

Chapel Choir

Chapel ChoirThe Chapel Choir has a rich history at First United Methodist Church. Since 1960, this choir led Sunday worship at the 9:30 service during the school year. They now collaborate with other choirs during the 10:00 a.m. service. The Chapel Choir is open to all high school youth regardless of musical abilities or background. You can start at any time throughout the year! 

For the past 48 years, the choir has participated on a week-long Spring Break musical trip spreading God’s message in words and song to congregations throughout North America, including such places as New York City, Boston, Denver, St. Simon’s Island, Memphis, Pensacola, Nashville, Toronto, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Philadelphia, Virginia Beach, Ft. Worth, New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Wilmington, and many communities in between. The 2020 tour was suspended due to the coronovirus pandemic and will likely not take place in 2022. 

Choir members practice Sunday morning after the 10:00 a.m. worship service in preparation for concerts. Members also give their time through fundraising and mission trip activities at church. The youth are actively involved at their schools in athletics, speech, band, choir, dance, and many clubs.

The Chapel Choir goals are to:

  • Share our faith in Jesus Christ through our music and our actions.
  • Learn to participate in the leading of a Worship Service.
  • Grow in our music skills through our rehearsal and performance schedule.
  • Develop new relationships within our own group
  • Learn to participate in and contribute to a large, diversified group.

The Chapel Choir typically rehearses on Sundays from 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.

Choir Director: 
Nick Loos, Director
Rehearsal Time: 
Sundays, 11:30pm to 12:15pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Chapel Hall
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 09/26/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 10/03/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 10/10/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 10/17/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 10/24/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 10/31/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 11/07/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 11/14/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 11/28/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 10:00
Sun, 01/09/2022 - 10:00
Sun, 01/16/2022 - 10:00
Sun, 01/23/2022 - 10:00

Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir Spring Cantata

The Chancel Choir is the adult choir of the First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove. It provides music each week for the 10:00 a.m. service and performs two Cantatas each year, one at Christmas and one in the spring. New members are most cordially invited!

The Chancel Choir goals are to:

  • Provide music for Christ-centered worship that stimulates the hearts and minds of singers and congregation.
  • Provide service opportunities for singers to give of their talents to the church community.
  • Include a variety of choral styles of quality choral literature which accommodate the talents and limitations of the choir membership.
  • Feature anthems and responses that address sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
  • Provide two special services (cantatas and themed programs) annually.
  • Provide a supportive, friendly social community for choir members.
Age Range: 
Adult
Choir Director: 
Diane Hires
Rehearsal Time: 
Beginning September 5, 2021 - Thursdays, 7:30pm to 9:10pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Fellowship Hall
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 09/08/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 09/15/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 10/27/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 11/03/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 11/10/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 11/17/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 11/24/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 09:30
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 12/15/2019 - 11:00
Tue, 12/24/2019 - 21:00
Sun, 01/12/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 01/19/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 02/02/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 02/09/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 02/23/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/01/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/08/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/15/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 04/12/2020 - 09:30
Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:00
Sun, 04/19/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 05/03/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 05/10/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 05/17/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 05/19/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 10:00

Connection Choir

Exceptions to Normal Rehearsal Times are:

Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11 and 18  - Extended Rehearsal for Cantata - 5:00 - 6:30 pm rehearsals

Age Range: 
Grades Six, Seven & Eight
Choir Director: 
Nick Loos
Rehearsal Time: 
Wednesdays, 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Fellowship Hall
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 09/25/2022 - 10:00
Sun, 10/23/2022 - 10:00
Sun, 11/13/2022 - 10:00
Sat, 12/24/2022 - 07:00
Sun, 03/19/2023 - 10:00

Chorister Choir

Exceptions to normal rehearsal times are:

Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11 and 18  - Extended Rehearsals for Children's Cantata

Warm Ups when Chorister Choir sings in worship are 1/2 hour before the worship time

Age Range: 
Grades Four & Five
Choir Director: 
Nick Loos
Rehearsal Time: 
Wednesdays, 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Fellowship Hall
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 09:30
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 09:30
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 11:00
Tue, 12/24/2019 - 16:00
Sun, 02/02/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/01/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 10:00

Cherub Choir

Cherub Choir Rehearsals are 5:00 - 5:45 pm every Wednesday

When the Cherub Choir sings in a service, they will warm up in Chapel Hall 1/2 hour before the service.

Age Range: 
Kindergarten and Grades One & Two
Choir Director: 
Debbie Phillips
Rehearsal Time: 
Wednesdays, 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Rehearsal Room: 
Chapel Hall
Performance Dates: 
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 09:30
Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:00
Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:00
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 09:30
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 11:00
Tue, 12/24/2019 - 16:00
Sun, 02/02/2020 - 09:30
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 10:00
Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:00

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