Music Ministries

Join the SUMC music ministries with singing or ringing. Our musical ensembles perform regularly in accoustically superior sanctuary, and we have groups for almost anyone. See what we have to offer you.

Directors:

  • Vocal choirs: Dr. Linda Monson
  • Bell choirs: Mindi Riffer

The children's choirs enrich children from ages 4 through 6th grade with opportunities to have fun while learning music and performing for others. Whether it is putting on a musical with costumes or smacking boomwhackers on the floor, your children will enjoy SUMC's music programs.

Read more for details on the programs and the convenient practice schedule.

Youth grow closer as a group as they improve their musical skills and have fun in our youth choirs. Members build relationships while enriching their lives with the gift of music. For grades 7-12.

Rehearses Thursdays 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. in the choir room. Sings each Sunday for the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The Sanctuary Choir also performs large choral masterworks (accompanied by orchestra or brass ensemble) during the Advent and Easter seasons. Music-reading ability preferred; no audition required. Variety of sacred repertoire (Classical to contemporary). Directed by Dr. Linda Monson, accompanied by Allan Weberg.

Rehearses Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the bell room. Performs once a month for the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Prepares special concerts and participates in handbell Festivals. For adults with prior handbell ringing experience.

The Amigos de Cristo play at the 8:15 a.m. worship service. They rehearse during the week and welcome guitarists, vocalists and percussionists. Call if you would like to sing and/or play, 703-451-2375.