Welcome
Choir
Holidays
Youth Choir
Chamber Ensemble
Soloists
Hymn Sing
Welcome to the music program of the United Methodist Church of Mount Kisco! Whether you are a new or old member of our vibrant congregation, we want to encourage you to lend your musical talents to our church services.
We are committed to creative worship that combines a relevant message of hope and encouragement for today with music that spans many styles and ages—from favorite old hymns to choruses from around the world; from classical composers on organ to gospel anthems on jazz piano. We are eclectic, open and embracing—so please come and share your love of music with us.
CHOIR
Our choir sings at two services each month: on the second and third Sundays. Rehearsals are twice a month on the first two Sundays, following the services from 11:45 to 12:45pm. We also rehearse before each service in which we will sing from 9:20 to 10:00am. A complete choir schedule and copies of the music are available in the church office. Please feel free to join us any Sunday that you are free or particularly attracted to the selections, and study the music in advance if you wish. We think you will find the music attractive, varied and easy to learn and sing. We do ask that any person singing in the coir attend at least one of the preceding rehearsals.
HOLIDAYS
During ADVENT and LENT we will schedule additional rehearsals mid-week to prepare for Christmas and Easter. These celebrations will feature more complex musical selections as we all do our best to create a beautiful and inspiring service. Singing in the choir at this time is a greater commitment, but an especially joyous and rewarding one!
YOUTH CHOIR The young people of our Sunday School will sing on the first Sunday of each month. They will also join us in our choral introits that begin each service. Rehearsals will be held during the first twenty minutes of Sunday School each week, from 9:15 to 9:35am. Parents, other family members and friends are always welcome to join in! A schedule of performances and music is available in the church office.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Instrumentalists are invited to play chamber music during our services on the first Sunday of each month, and on special occasions. Rehearsals will be held after our services from 11:45 to 12:45pm on the third and fourth Sundays of the month, and before the service in which the ensemble performs at 9:35am. Instrumentalists are asked to attend at least one rehearsal before the day of performance. Instruments should be tuned and prepared before rehearsal begins.
SOLOISTS If you have a special solo that you would like to share with the congregation, please meet with Music Director Joan Forsyth to discuss a suitable date and any accompaniment or rehearsal needs you may have. We are always eager to enjoy the talents of our members!
HYMN SING We will have an open hymn-sing on the fourth Sunday of each month. Members of the congregation may select from our two hymnals. Come prepared with your old favorites!
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with your questions, suggestions or comments. We welcome your participation!
