The United Methodist Church of Bay Shore - Music Ministry

Music is central to the life of worship and mission at Bay Shore UMC.

A song can often touch people in a way that a sermon cannot. From our Youth Choir, to our Penataquit Hand Bell Choir, to our Chamber Choir, there are many opportunities to “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” Joining one of our groups provides multiple opportunities to members of all ages and abilities to praise God through the gift of music while adding a uniquely inspiring dimension to our worship services. 

Bay Shore United Methodist Church music ministry extends a warm invitation to members of all ages to join one of the several choirs that are available at our church. Serving as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist is an important way to support the assembly’s sung prayer and praise to God. It also provides added benefits such as learning new skills, enjoying new friendships and making a valuable contribution to our church community. See our website and “Spire” newsletter for rehearsal times. All are welcome!

Chamber Choir

The Chamber Choir is the adult choir of the Bay Shore United Methodist Church. The Chamber Choir provides music each week for the 10:00am worship service and performs for our special Christmas Services, Lenten Services, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services. New members are most cordially invited!

The Chamber Choir goals are to:

1. •Provide music for Christ-centered worship that stimulates the hearts and minds of singers and congregation.
   

2. •Provide service opportunities for singers to give of their talents to the church community.
   

3. •Include a variety of choral styles of quality choral literature which accommodate the talents and limitations of the choir membership.
   

4. •Feature anthems and responses that address sermon themes and liturgical seasons.
   

5. •Provide special services, and fund raising concerts annually.
   

6. •Provide a supportive, friendly social community for choir members.
   

The Chamber Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Choir Room, and Sunday mornings, prior to worship service at 9:00am in the sanctuary.

Top 10 reasons to join the Chamber Choir

10. It's been said that singing is like praying twice.

9. The pay is unbelievable!

8. You get the summers off.

7. Make new friends, and keep the old ones...

6. Tailor fit, burgundy polyester wardrobe furnished free.

5. Discover new talents and learn more about yourself.

4. Acquire the ability to multi-task; even learn new languages!

3. Help uplift and inspire your fellow congregation members.

2. We promise we won't bite (at least for the first 3 rehearsals).

1. You know you want to!

Youth Choir

Our Youth Choir is designed to nurture their understanding of and relationship with God, and to foster their love for music. Our choir consists of middle school and high school students, who are all talented musicians. Even though they are a small group, they make a BIG sound. The youth are actively involved at their schools in athletics, theater, band, choir, dance, and many clubs. New members are always welcome!

The Youth Choir goals are to:

1. •Share our faith in Jesus Christ through our music and our actions.
   

2. •Learn to participate in the leading of a Worship Service.
   

3. •Grow in our music skills through our rehearsal and performance schedule.
   

4. •Develop new relationships within our own group
   

5. •Learn to participate in and contribute to a large, diversified group.
   

The Youth Choir performs at special worship services and holy days. We rehearse on Sundays following worship services at 11:15 am in the sanctuary. Our schedule varies and alternates with the Penataquit Hand Bell Choir.

Penataquit Hand Bell Choir

The Penataquit Hand Bell Choir is open to anyone who loves and enjoys music. Some of our members never held a bell before, or know how to read music. Some were not able to take part in vocal choir but love music and surely enjoy being part of our group. Knowledge of music is not required! New members are warmly welcomed and appreciated.

The Penataquit Hand Bell Choir performs at special worship services and holy day. We rehearse on Sundays following worship services at 11:15 am in the West Room. Our schedule varies and alternates with the Youth Choir.