First United Methodist Church of Gilbert offers many opportunities for singers and musicians of all ages and levels of musicianship to join its lively and varied music program. The Music Ministry strives to provide a diverse spiritual offering.
The Sunday 8:00 am service centers around traditional music, regularly requiring the use of the organ, piano, and sometimes orchestral instruments, so as to establish an atmosphere conducive to worship and prayer. A broad range of musical styles can fall under this traditional music umbrella ranging from music of the Renaissance church through anthems influenced by the contemporary Christian movement.
The Sunday 9:30 am service provides a more casual and contemporary atmosphere with a praise band.
There are numerous opportunities to participate or assist the Music Ministry. All ensemble rehearsals are held at the church—some in the choir room, some in the bell room, and some in the sanctuary—and while we have a steadily growing program of participants, we are always looking to add to the ranks of both experienced and inexperienced volunteers.
If you have an interest in joining one of our groups in the music program or if you have any questions, please email Randy Van Der Pol,
call or email the church office (480-892-9166).
The Chancel Choir sings at both services and is open to all singers, no audition required. New singers are always welcome. To sing with the Chancel Choir simply attend a rehearsal. Special performances during Advent and Holy week and throughout the year are also performed.
Our handbell choir plays regularly throughout the year and for special concerts and holidays. Handbells, first invented in 17th-century England, quickly found life in pubs, concert halls, and eventually churches. Introduced to the United States around 1840 by P.T. Barnum as a circus attraction, handbells soon spread into Vaudeville and by the 1940s became part of American church life. First United Methodist Church of Gilbert is proud to continue this tradition with our ensemble of 9–10 ringers, playing both Schulmerich Bells and Suzuki Tone Chimes. New ringers of all experience levels are always welcome—contact worshipleader@gilbertumc.org to learn more.
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