Music at First United Methodist Church

First Church has long been known for its music. Twice a year the Sanctuary Choir performs a cantata with members of the South Bend Symphony. In addition there are special guest choirs that sing in our worship or on a Friday evening. Recent choirs have included: The Notre Dame Glee Club, The St. Mary's Women's Choir, and the Bethel College Choir.

FALL MUSIC SCHEDULE START UP:
Sanctuary Choir: Wednesday, August 25, 7:30 p.m.
Laudate Ringers: Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir sings during the regular schedule. Our Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. (will resume in late Aug!)

Laudate Ringers
The Laudate Ringers, our adult bell choir, plays once a month at the 11 A.M. service, and rehearses on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 P.M.

Covenant Choir
The Covenant Choir for children sings once a month in both services, and practices on Sunday mornings from 9 to 9:40 A.M.

Kid's Praise
Kids' Praise, which rehearses for only a week, presents its musical on the first Sunday in August each year.

The Children's Choir of Michiana
The Children's Choir of Michiana, composed of 40 of the finest young singers in the South Bend area, is co-sponsored by First United Methodist Church and Vesper Chorale and rehearses in our sanctuary every Tuesday evening at 6:30 P.M.

Our musical director is Dr. Wishart Bell.

Our organist is Dr. Betty Woodland