Calvary United Methodist Church, Normal, IL

Music Ministry at Calvary

Music is a vital part of the life of Calvary. It enhances our worship and glorifies God in the process. From our choirs to our worship band, music is everywhere at Calvary.

Each group in our Music Ministry is open and always welcomes new members. Please consider lending your voice and other musical talents to Calvary's music ministry.

Sincerely,

Marty Abbott
Director of Music

309-452-5413
martya(at)cumcnormal.org

Celebration Singers
The Celebration Singers provide music and assist in leading worship at both our 8 and 9:30 am worship services. The Celebration Singers is open to all adults and high school students. They sing a variety of music from spirituals, to gospel, to classical, to contemporary. New members are always welcome. The Celebration Singers rehearse on Wednesdays nights from 7 - 8 pm in the Choir Room (L1).

Contact Person:
Deb Foley
309-662-7983
debfoley1(at)comcast.net

Calvary Brass
The Calvary Brass rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 8:15 pm in Room L1. All interested brass players are welcome to join the group. The Calvary Brass plays are various Sundays during the year.

Contact Person:
Marty Abbott
309-452-5413
martya(at)cumcnormal.org

Higher Ground
Music at 11 am worship is lead by our worship band, Higher Ground. Guitarist, drummers, singers and other musicians are able to serve in this group. Higher Ground plays a variety of music from Matt Redman and David Crowder to classic Christian hits. New members are always welcome to join the band.

Contact Person:
Rev. Lori Harvey
309-452-5413
lorih(at)cumcnormal.org

Kidz Praize
Children’s Choirs at Calvary have been a long-standing tradition dating back to the beginning of our congregation. The voices that children lend to our worship services help to remind us that we are all children of God. Our children's choir, Kidz Praize, gives children a special way to worship God through music. Kidz Praize rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 6:30 pm and is under the direction of Catherine Bean. With rehearsals on Wednesday nights, both children and parents can take full advantage of Wednesday night programming at Calvary.

Download Letter to Parents (pdf)

Download Kidz Praize 2008-09 Schedule (pdf)

Contact Person:
Catherine Bean
309-828-2691
timcatnicmur(at)aol.com

aLive
Our senior high worship band, aLive, leads worship at a monthly Calvary Student Ministry worship service on Sunday evenings, and once a month at our 11 am worship on Sunday mornings. The band is comprised completely of students from Live, the senior high ministry. New members are welcome.

Contact Person:
Michael Pitzer
309-452-5413
michaelp(at)cumcnormal.org

Lasting Effect Dancers (LED)
This group of junior and senior high girls enhance worship services through dance. They rehearse on various Sunday afternoons and share their gift at all three morning worship services approximately once a quarter. More members are always welcome.

Contact Person:
Gail Herring
309-821-1122
4herringfish(at)gmail.com