Music Ministries

White Bear Lake United Methodist Church

Music Ministries

Cherub Choir (age2-K)

Sundays, 10:10 am | Amy Maakestad

Make a joyful noise to the Lord with voices and instruments! Our youngest choir learns classic children’s songs and new ones, too. We use a lot of sign language and movement to help learn the first songs of faith.The Cherub Choir sings in church about once a month.

Children's Choir (Grades 1st-4th)

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm | Mary Danielson

Energy, excitement and fun are all a part of being a member of the Children’s Choir. As we learn the basics of singing, we also explore our faith through a variety of musical styles.  This choir sings in church the second Sunday of the month and for the Family Service on Christmas Eve.

Youth Choir (Grades 5th-12th)

Wednesdays, 6:15 pm | Margaret Sabin

If you like to sing and express yourself in a new way, the Youth Choir is for you. We will perform fun and exciting pieces as well as sing with the new Praise Band! We plan to sing in church about once a month.Check it out!

Praise Jam (Grades 5th-12th)

Wednesdays, 6:15 pm | Anne Scwab

Calling all instrumentalists! Here is your chance to play in an informal band! We need guitarists, percussionists, keyboardists, horn players and more to get our groove on. Plan to jam with friends on the latest and greatest in Christian music. It will be a blast!

Chancel Choir (Adults)

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm | Margaret Sabin

This is the choir to join if you love to sing a wide variety of music, are up for some challenges and want to make some new friends. We have sung everything from Bach to U2 and African folk songs to John Rutter. Come to our first rehearsal and find out what is in store this year! Join us for the whole season, for special events or when your schedule allows. 

Genesis Ringers (Grade 5 & up)

Wednesdays, 5:15 pm | Amy Maakestad

You may have been waiting your whole life to play handbells. This choir is for you!  You will learn many of the bell ringing basics and also learn to ring handchimes. This group is focused on those newest to handbell ringing and will prepare you to ring with Jubilation bells. Contact Amy Maakestad through the church office if you have questions.

Jubilation Bells (Grade 7 & up)

Wednesdays, 5:15 pm | Amy Maakestad

This choir is for those with some previous ringing experience.  We continue to develop our ringing skills and play a wide variety of music styles. We also perform with the other two bell choirs as well as choral groups and other instrumentalists. Many exciting opportunities are waiting for members of Jubilation Bells this year! Click HERE for the 2010-2011 schedule.

Alleluia Ringers (Adults)

Wednesdays, 6:15 pm | Amy Maakestad

This choir is for adults with quite a bit of previous ringing experience. We ring at least once a month in church and enjoy being challenged. This year we will be collaborating with many different musicians and exploring music on the cutting edge of handbell repertoire today. We’ll play some old favorites, too! Contact Amy Maakestad if you are  interested in ringing with this dynamic group. Click HERE for the 2010-2011 schedule.