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Music at Trinity

The Music Department of Trinity United Methodist Church enables musicians of all kinds to express their faith through God’s gift of music. From baroque choral anthems to the latest contemporary Christian music, from southern gospel music to favorites from the hymnal, we find many diverse and excellent ways of praising God.  The Music Department is made up of vocal and instrumental groups for all ages of children, youth and adults. Trinity is blessed with eight professional musicians that make up the music staff. The staff is committed to serving Christ by producing music at a high level of excellence.

We welcome those interested in becoming a part of this great organization and look forward to getting to know you and sharing in the gift of music in worship.

The following is a list of musical groups within the Music Department of Trinity.

Children

Trinity is blessed with an outstanding staff of musicians who lead and direct our children’s choirs.  Associate Director of Music, Theresa McKibben organizes the children’s music program.  The children’s choir meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM September through May.  All choirs have the opportunity to learn beginning music and vocal skills and at the 3rd grade level begin to use Orff instruments.  Each year the choirs participate in the Annual Christmas Pageant and in the Spring produce an outstanding musical.  The choirs also provide music for traditional worship weekly.  To help in having great participation, the worship, Christmas Pageant and Spring Musical schedule is published at registration in August.

Cross & Flame Youth Choir

7th-12th grades
R. Scott Robertson, Director

The Cross & Flame Youth Choir is one of the most exciting musical organizations at Trinity UMC. In 2005 the choir sang the National Anthem for the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox. In 2006 the choir sang the National Anthem for an Atlanta Braves game!! This choir is open to youth who are in 7th through 12th grade and they sing two to three times each month in worship. They sing a mix of contemporary and traditional church music. They are accompanied on the piano by Anna Underwood. The Cross & Flame Band also accompanies the choir for a contemporary sound. Their director, R. Scott Robertson, has years of experience with youth choirs and touring with youth choirs. Each year the choir tours for a week to ten days. In June of 2002 the choir toured into Tennessee, in 2003 to Colorado, in 2004 to Texas, 2005 to Boston and in 2006 they traveled to Savannah, Charlotte and Atlanta. If you are looking for an open and welcoming youth choir to sing in, this is the one!! Give us a try. Cross & Flame Youth Choir rehearses at 5:00 PM on Sunday afternoon in the Music suite located directly below the Narthex of the Main Sanctuary.

Sanctuary Choir

R. Scott Robertson, Director
The Sanctuary Choir is the main adult choir for Trinity’s music program. They sing for the 8:45 and 11:00 AM worship services regularly. The choir alternates between 8:45 and 11:00 AM and once a month will sing for both worship services. The choir sings traditional as well as contemporary anthems. During Advent and Lent the Sanctuary Choir prepares special music programs appropriate for the church year. Membership is open to all who have an interest in singing great church music and who have the desire to serve Christ to the best of their musical abilities. The Sanctuary Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 PM.

William A. Gardner Handbell Choir

Dan Hermany, Director
The WAGHC is one of the finest handbell choirs in the state of Alabama. Mr. Dan Hermany, a nationally recognized handbell director, directs. The WAGHC plays regularly in worship at Trinity. They also attend regional American Guild of English Handbell Festivals. This choir is open to membership through auditions when positions become available. To speak with Mr. Hermany, please call the Music Office at 205-879-1737.

Trinity Orchestra

R. Scott Robertson, Director
The Trinity Orchestra is made up traditional orchestral instrumentalists who play in worship every other Sunday.  The orchestra provides hymn accompaniment as well as accompaniment for the Sanctuary Choir.  The Trinity Orchestra also plays stand-alone anthems.  The orchestra is open to all moderately advanced musicians.  Trinity Orchestra rehearses on Sunday mornings at 8:00 AM to prepare for 8:45 AM worship services.  More information can be obtained by calling the Music Department Office and speaking with R. Scott Robertson, Director of Music.

Praise Alliance

R. Scott Robertson & Theresa McKibben, Co-directors
Praise Alliance is a select group of singers who’s primary focus is to provide traditional worship with moderately contemporary music.  PA rehearses on Wednesday evening from 8:00-8:45 PM.  If you are interested in auditioning for PA, please contact either R. Scott Robertson or Theresa McKibben through the Music Office.

Seeds of Faith (Ladies Ensemble)

Theresa McKibben, Director
Seeds of Faith is a ladies vocal ensemble directed by Theresa McKibben.  Seeds of Faith rehearses every Wednesday evening at 5:45 PM and sings monthly in worship at 8:45 or 11:00 AM.  Information about Seeds of Faith can be obtained by calling Theresa McKibben at 205-879-1737.

Men’s Chorus

Theresa McKibben, Director
The Men’s Chorus meets on the first Sunday of each month to sing for the 8:45 service.  The group meets at 7:30 AM for breakfast in the dining room, followed by rehearsal.  All men of the church are welcome to join this group!

Trinity Singers (Senior Adults)

Frances Killinsgworth, Director
The Trinity Singers is made up of Senior Adults who love to sing! Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Music Suite.

Trinity Music Staff

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