Welcome to Asbury Music Ministries
Asbury has a rich music tradition that plays an integral role in the congregation and worship life. For us at Asbury, sacred music not only gives us a special outlet to express our faith, but also calls us away from the humdrum of life to a refreshed spirit and encouragement of those worshiping with us. We encourage you to share your faith with us through music as we lift up the love of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit through the Ministries of Music.
Music Ministries
Children’s Music Ministries
Melody Makers is an introductory music experience group for preschool children, ages 3-5. Bible stories and songs are combined with movement and instruments in this fun class. Melody Makers meet from at 4:30-5:00 PM in the Fox Room. They sing at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services as scheduled, September to May. Director: Suzy Creel
Cherub Choir is a beginning choral ensemble for children in Kindergarten through Second Grade. The Cherubs sing in worship approximately once a month from September to May. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:30 PM in the Mackey Room. Director: Heather Harman
Kingdom Kids Singers & Ringers are the singing and ringing ensembles for elementary school children, grades 3-5. They provide music at worship services as scheduled, September to May. Ringers meet on some Tuesdays from 4:45-5:15; Brooke Christensen, Director. Singers meet on Tuesdays from 5:35-6:05 PM; Heather Harman, Director
All Children’s Programs are protected by our Safe Sanctuary policies.
Youth Music Ministries
Revelation Ringers (Grade 6-12): This handbell choir rings at our worship services and special concerts, as scheduled, September to May. Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00 PM in the Handbell Room (114B)
All Youth Programs are protected by our Safe Sanctuary policies.
Adult Music Ministries
Chancel Choir: The Chancel Choir sings at the 11:00 AM Festive Worship services September through May and presents major choral works as part of a larger choral ensemble. The repertoire is diverse and there’s no audition required. It’s a great way to share God’s love while enhancing worship through music. Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Choir Room, Childcare is available.
Praise Band: This group of singers and instrumentalists leads worship at the 8:45 AM “Come As You Are” Worship Service (CAYR) in Fellowship Hall and the 8:45 AM outdoor Garden Worship during the summer months. Rehearsals: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Woodwinds: This ensemble performs at our worship services, special events, and concerts as scheduled.
Instruments
Pianos
9 Foot Steinway concert grand on sanctuary main floor
Baldwin baby grand in the sanctuary balcony
Yamaha grand piano in the choir room
Kawai grand piano in the Mackey room
Yamaha upright piano in ACDC music room
Sohmer upright piano in music office
Five octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and Chimes
Schulmerich Carillon (digital system that can be heard from the bell tower and is capable of being heard in the sanctuary. It is also playable manually from the organ console.
Music Schedule
Coming soon!