NEWS
St. Matthew's Youth Information, Consent & Standards Form: Fill it out online
St. Matthew's Children Unified Enrollment Form: Fill it out online
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church places a strong emphasis on music. Our choirs welcome children, youth and adults of all ages and abilities. Music is an integral part of worship at St. Matthew’s. Our goals are to build eternal values, use our talents and gifts to worship God, develop leaders of worship, and teach the great hymns and songs of the church - both traditional and contemporary. We seek to instill confidence, self-discipline and the spirit of cooperation in each choir member.
All youth and adult VOCAL and Handbell choirs continue through spring. New musicians are always welcome!
If you would like to join any of our ensembles, please contact Carol Workman, Music Director, cworkman@stmatthewsumc.org, or see the specific ensemble contacts below.
Youth (grades 7-12) should also complete the Youth Information, Consent & Standards Form above.
Children (grades K-6) Vocal and Handbell programs are open to all participants, but please register your child for vocal and handbells at the link above.
More information about our music ensembles is presented below.
Contact Carol Workman, cworkman@stmatthewsumc.org for more information.
Adult & Youth Vocal Choirs
The Sanctuary Choir (Adults of all ages):
Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Sanctuary Choir sings regularly at the 9:00 a.m. worship service on Sundays. They present a Christmas Cantata with the Chapel Choir. The St. Matthew’s Brothers (men of the Sanctuary Choir) sing in worship and entertain at the UMW Christmas Brunch. The Women’s Ensemble also sings in worship and at various church functions.
POC: Alice Boyars aboyars@stmatthews@stmatthews.com
The Chapel Choir (Youth, grades 7-12):
Sundays 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (prior to Snack Supper and Youth Group)
The choir sings 1 - 2 times a month for Sunday worship service. They sing in the Christmas Cantata with the Sanctuary choir and present a musical in the spring.
POC: Alice Boyars: aboyars@stmatthewsumc.org.
Monday Children's Music (K-6)
Vocal Choirs
The Wesley Choir (Grades K-2)
Mondays at 5:00-5:45 p.m.
The Altar Choir (Grades 3-6)
Mondays at 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Each choir sings once a month for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. In December they participate in the Christmas Cantata and sing in the Family Service on Christmas Eve.
POC: Alice Boyars aboyars@stmatthewsumc.org
Handbell Choirs
The Rainbow Ringers (Grades 3-4)
Mondays at 5:00-5:45 p.m.
The Praise Ringers (Grades 5-6)
Mondays at 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Each group rings at the 9:00 a.m. service several times each year and at the Family Service on Christmas Eve. In the spring, they participate at the Handbell Dessert Concert and perform in the Spring Handbell Concert.
POC: Tammy Freeman tfreeman@stmatthewsumc.org
Youth & Adult Handbell Choirs
The Peace Ringers (Adults, advanced level): Advanced ringing level
Wednesdays at 7:15-9:00 p.m.
Each group rings once a month at the 9:00am Sunday worship service. They will play occasional concerts in the church and in the community, and participate in handbell events such as festivals and showcases.
The Mitchell Ringers (Adults, intermediate-advanced level):
Beginner to intermediate ringing level, Sundays at 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Each group rings once a month at the 9:00am Sunday worship service. They will play occasional concerts in the church and in the community, and participate in handbell events such as festivals and showcases.
POC: Tammy Freeman tfreeman@stmatthewsumc.org
The Carol Ringers (Youth) Advanced musical ability,
Mondays at 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Each group rings once a month for the 9:00am Sunday worship service. Throughout the year, they will perform in concerts and church events. In the summer, both choirs will go on a tour in the U.S.
POC: Tammy Freeman tfreeman@stmatthewsumc.org
The Celebration Ringers (Youth) Beginning to intermediate musical ability.
Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Each group rings once a month for the 9:00am Sunday worship service. Throughout the year, they will perform in concerts and church events. In the summer, both choirs will go on a tour in the U.S.
POC: Tammy Freeman tfreeman@stmatthewsumc.org
CONTACT
Carol Workman, Director of Music Ministries and Organist:
cworkman@stmatthewsumc.org / 703-978-3500 ext 232
Alice Boyars, Vocal Choirs
Tammy Freeman, Handbell Director:
tfreeman@stmatthewsumc.org / 703-978-3500
Genevieve Hanson, Music Assistant
ghanson@stmatthewsumc.org/703-978-3500 ext 232