Music
“One of the primary goals with regard to the music ministry program at Bethany United Church is to involve as many people as possible in enhancing our worship services with music. In my opinion, a musically active and vibrant congregation is a musically healthy congregation. The music program is intentionally graded in its approach so that people of all ages may find opportunities to participate in this ministry; either by singing in one of the choirs, ringing in the handbell choir, or performing on their chosen instrument. The end result being the glorification of God through music in collaboration with the spoken word. I look forward to you becoming active and vibrant in the music program at Bethany United.” –Shawn Whynot
For anyone interested in participating in any of Bethany's music programs shown below, please contact Shawn Whynot, Director of Music.
Ukulele Group: Spring 2024 - The Bethany Pluckers
Wednesdays - April 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 6:45pm in Sanctuary
Director of Music, Shawn Whynot, thru Covid-19 pandemic began offer group ukulele lessons for anyone who may be interested. The ukulele is a fun and versatile instrument that is really not that difficult to learn to play. Shawn will be offering group lessons open to ALL Ages and highlighting that previous experience and the ability to read music is not necessary to enroll in this group. The group lessons are tentatively slated for Wednesday evenings beginning this Fall to be held in the Sanctuary. If you are interested, please contact Shawn via email. There would have to be an enrollment of at least 8 people to make this happen and you would have to bring your one ukulele. If you do not have a ukulele but would like to participate, please speak to Shawn to see what can be arranged.
This group really struck a chord… with our Music Director…
“Pictured here are members of the Bethany Ukulele Spring Session Group with their instructor Shawn Whynot. For six weeks this past Spring about 20 people attended the 45-minute evening sessions learning the basics of playing the ukulele. Stay tuned, a Fall 2023 is in the works!”
Bethany Handbell Choir
An ensemble that rings English style handbells and participates in worship approximately eight times per year, including special services during Christmas and Easter. The ability to read music is helpful but not absolutely necessary. This choir also attends annual Handbell Choir symposiums.
Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
Bethany Senior Choir
The Bethany Senior Choir is a 28 voice choir that sings and leads worship weekly at the Sunday morning service from September to June. The repertoire that the choir presents is eclectic in scope including a variety of musical styles spanning many time periods and also including a variety of world music. We work together to create a musical and spiritual community that serves God and the congregation through the gift of music. The choir is open to all interested singers regardless of musical experience.
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Bethany Men's Choir
Open to all men of the Bethany community. This choir sings in two and three part harmony for bass and tenor voices also presenting a variety of music repertoire. The Men’s Choir participates in about 6 worship services per year.
Sundays following the worship service.
Bethany Children's Choir (JAM)
*This ministry group is on hold.
Part of our Wednesday after-school program. Children in grades primary to 6 meet once a week for a time of snack, singing, crafts, stories, and games in the gym. The Children’s Choir participates in worship about 8 times per year.
Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.