Annandale United Methodist Church

Music is an integral part of our Christian faith. And because it is so important to praise God in song, we offer opportunities for children, youth and adults to grow and share their gifts with this congregation and the Annandale community. No matter your skill level or ability, there is a place for you to share your gifts in our music ministry. I hope that you will take a moment to find an ensemble in which to share your talents here at AUMC.

                                                                God's Peace,
                                                                 Pat Vaughn

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Music Opportunities for Children
Our children are given opportunities to sing in one of our vocal ensembles from an early age. Our choirs meet during the school year (September-May) and typically sing about once a month. In addition, the children are included in special services such as the annual Hanging of the Greens held each December at the beginning of Advent.

We have two choirs available to our children...

• Cherub Choir - Preschool age - meet during the Sunday School hour, Laura Cook, director
• Celebration Singers - K-5th Grade - Sundays,  9:15-9:50 a.m. in Room 304                              Margaret Vaughn, director ~ Abbie Desrosiers, accompanist

• Genesis Ringers - 3rd-6th - Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary                                           Pat Vaughn, director
  

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Music Opportunities for Youth
Our youth are the "salt and light" of our Music Ministry. They provide leadership in choir and instrumental offerings. Young people in grades 6-12 can participate in special services, choir tours and musicals throughout the school year (September-June).

Youth Choir - Grades 6-12 - Sundays, 4:30-5:30 in the Choir Room
Pat Vaughn, director ~ Abbie Desrosiers, accompanist
The Youth Choir leads in worship 3-4 times each semester as well as special times during the year. They also participate in the Youth Choir JAM held in Richmond each November and go on Youth Choir Tour including Music and Liturgical Arts Week held each June in North Carolina.

Instrumental Solos and Ensembles - On an as needed basis
Please let Pat Vaughn know if you are interested in sharing your instrumental gifts in worship.

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Music Opportunities for Adults
Our adults provide music for the majority of the services and events at AUMC. We are blessed to have several opportunities for adults (college age and up)and are always open to new folks who would like to join us.

Adult Choir - College age and up
(seniors in high school may be allowed to participate
with director approval)
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 in the Choir Room
Pat Vaughn, director ~ Justin B. Dean, accompanist

Our Adult Choir prepares service music for our 8:30 and 11:00 services from September through July. Over the last five years, the choir has offered Franz Schubert's Mass in G, John Rutter's Requiem, A Veteran's Day Salute, Gabriel Faur é's Requiem, our annual Hanging of the Greens service and Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness all with orchestra. In addition to orchestral collaborations, the choir has also been a part of three fully staged Broadway musicals: The Sound of Music (2006), The Music Man (2008) and most recently, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2010).

Adult Ensemble- College age and up
(by invitation from the director)
Meet as needed during major seasons of the church year
Pat Vaughn, director

Annanbells - Handbell ensemble for College age and up
Sundays, 5:30-7:00 in the Sanctuary
Pat Vaughn, director
**This group is not auditioned, but sight reading ability is necessary for participation. Please set up an interview time with the director for placement.

Instrumental Solos and Ensembles - On an as needed basis
Please let Pat Vaughn know if you are interested in sharing your instrumental gifts in worship.