Dunwoody UMC is known for its vibrant music ministry that reaches across all ages and serves to enhance all of our worship services. From handbells to choirs, there are many opportunities to serve DUMC with your musical talent. Some groups require previous musical experience, while others are open to all and do not require auditions.
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Bell Choir
The Dunwoody Handbell Ringers is an advanced group that performs regularly for worship services, concerts and weddings. Music reading is required for this ensemble. Performances vary.
Mark Lamback
Women’s Choir
This ensemble is for women who can rehearse during the day, or who can come to rehearsal during their lunch hour. Repertoire for this group is light and fun and includes both sacred and secular selections. They use the gift of music as a form of outreach at local nursing homes and community centers.
Performances vary.
Mark Lamback
Musica Gloria
Musica Gloria is a small, largely a cappella choral ensemble whose members stem from the Chancel Choir. Basic music reading skills are needed, and private auditions are held as a prerequisite. Musica Gloria often sings in worship and at other events upon request.
Mark Lamback
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is DUMC’s premier musical ensemble. In addition to singing on Sundays at our 11:05 a.m. Traditional Worship service, they also present a Christmas concert and spring concert each year. New singers are welcomed, and no audition is required.
Brentley CauthenYouth
Bells Aflame Youth Handbell Choir
The Youth Handbell Choir is open to youth in grades 6 through 12. No experience is necessary, although it is helpful to have some basic knowledge of reading musical notation, especially rhythms. We perform several times throughout the year, including the Family Christmas Concert, Christmas Eve service and Youth Sunday in the spring.
Performances vary.
Mark Lamback
Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is a group of musically gifted teenagers in grades 6 through 12. They minister through music in worship, on mission trips, in concerts and on summer choir tours. We welcome all youth who want to make a joyful noise and enjoy Christian fellowship. Performances vary.
Mark LambackChildren
All Children’s Choirs are currently meeting on Zoom.
Lil’ Lambs
This choir for three-year-olds is an introduction to singing, moving, creating and playing with emphasis on the preparation to participate in worship. Li'l Lambs is limited to 20 children, with new members joining in January and August each year. Singers must be three years old by August 31.
Performances vary.
Sarah Cauthen
Cherub Choir
Open to preschoolers and kindergartners age 4 (by September 1) through age 5. Cherubs are introduced to singing in their “singing voice," playing rhythm instruments, and what it means to be a choir. The children learn that through music, even the youngest of God’s children can participate in worship.
Nicole Norgaard
Carol Choir
Carol Choir is for first and second-graders. It builds on musical knowledge learned in Cherub Choir and encourages young singers through fun with music and participation in worship. Special events include musicals, concerts and the family Christmas Eve service.
Performances vary.
Sarah Cauthen
Crusader Choir
The Crusader Choir develops the vocal and musical skills of children in third-fifth grade. Members begin singing in parts, expand their knowledge of musical notation and begin preparation for leadership in the worship services. Special events for the year include musicals, concerts and community outreach.
Nicole Norgaard
Children’s Tone Chime Choir
This beginning choir uses tone chimes, which are similar to hand bells, and is for third through fifth-graders. Music experience is helpful, but not required. Performances are at various services throughout the year.
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