Children Groups

• The Joyful Noise: Our preschool age children practice their singing skills Sunday morning during Kid Nation using different musical games. This fun, energetic group participates in worship once a month during whatever worship service they attend. Their rehearsal time is a part of Sunday school at 9:15 and 11 a.m. services.
• Little Praisers/Chimers: The Little Praisers Children’s Choir is for kids in K-grade 2. Little Praisers/Chimers involves singing as well as learning to play handchimes–a lighter version of the adult handbells. Little Praisers/Chimers sings once a month, alternating between the 9:15 and 11 a.m. services. Sign up online.
• Hallelujah Choir: This is a lively group of children in grades 3-6 who explore many different styles of music in their weekly meetings. The Hallelujah Choir sings with other musical groups throughout the year. No experience is needed. Sign up online.

Adult Groups

• Call 2 Harmony: C2H sings once a month during our 9:15 and 11 a.m. services and is comprised of high school and adult men. Their music ranges from gospel to hymns to praise music. Auditions are required; for more information, please contact Yoon Nam.
• Cantata Choir:If you can’t dedicate your time for the whole year, Cantata Choir might be the group for you. Adults and students grade 7 and older that want to be a part of the holiday services are invited to join the Cantata Choir, which begins rehearsals in October and continues through our Christmas Cantata in December, or from February until Easter Sunday. For more information, please contact Yoon Nam.
• Chamber Choir: An advanced group of adult singers that perform more difficult selections of music, ranging from renaissance motets to modern choral music. The Chamber Choir sings monthly at selected services. Auditions are required; for more information, please contact Yoon Nam.
• Sanctuary Choir: Our largest choir made up of adults and students (9-12 grade), the Sanctuary Choir sings weekly at our 11 a.m. service and at special events throughout the year. All abilities are welcome; no auditions required.
• Sonrise Singers: A small group of adult singers that lead worship every other Sunday morning at our 8 a.m. service. All abilities are welcome; no auditions required.
• Circle of Faith: Are you a woman who enjoys singing but can not commit to weekly choir rehearsals? Join Circle of Faith!

Here at Floris UMC, we have a variety of groups for those who play instruments or for those who want to learn. We always welcome new members!

Orchestras
To learn more about any of our orchestras or to join, contact Yoon Nam.

• Floris Strings: A group of strings players of all ages who facilitate worship once a month and for special events. Players need at least two years of public school instruction or private lessons to join; no audition required.
• Floris Symphonic Orchestra: A group of adult and student instrumentalists with an intermediate to advanced level of musical ability. Our Symphonic Orchestra accompanies large combined choirs for holidays, concerts and other selected services throughout the year. This group only meets for Cantata and other event dress rehearsals; it does not have regular rehearsals.
• Floris Wind Ensemble: A group of student and adult players with more than two years experience that plays once a month at our 11 a.m. service. No audition required.

Handbells
All of our handbell groups participate in Sunday worship and may attend off-site festival events as able. To learn more about any of our handbell groups or to join, contact Laura Shelton.

• Hosanna Ringers: Hosanna Ringers welcome third grade through adults who are just beginning to ring. Hosanna Ringers participate in worship services every four-six weeks at the 9:15 and 11 a.m. services. No musical experience is required. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Pizza is provided at weekly rehearsals. Come join the fun!
• Laudate Ringers: Our advanced handbell group, Laudate Ringers is made up of adults with experience ringing. They participate in worship once a month and on special occasions. Laudate Ringers travel to an out-of-town festival each spring and a local festival each fall. Musical experience is necessary for this group. Rehearsals are on Tuesday from 7:30-9 p.m.

The Joyful Noise children’s choir is seeking a new music leader. The new leader will help lead children in learning simple songs each week during the 9:15 a.m. Preschool Sunday school hour.

The Hallelujah Children’s Choir is seeking replacement Choir Director. Each week, 10:20-11:10 a.m., you will help children to learn and grow in music.

If interested in either of the above opportunities, contact Yoon Nam.

About Full Circle Band
Full Circle Band (FCB) leads worship at the 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. worship services, as well as provides music for concerts and special events throughout the year. Full Circle Band is comprised of students and adults who wish to worship God by experiencing music ranging from praise and worship hits to original music written by the group; from the cutting edge of Christian music to secular music that speaks to the Christian life.

How to Join
Individual auditions happen throughout the year. Please contact Megan Seals, for more information and specifics about the time requirements, desired skills and audition information.

The range of musical experience varies greatly among the members of FCB, but due to the group’s limited rehearsal opportunities, a modicum of proficiency is required.

Have you always wanted to join a choir but have been intimidated because you can’t read music? Do you love to sing and worship God?  Are you looking for a way to get plugged in musically, but only want a short-term commitment?

If so, this is the choir for you!

Floris UMC hosts community open mic nights on the second Friday of every other month, September-May. Join us for a fun, free evening of music, dance, poetry, visual media and more!

People of all ages and backgrounds can sign up to perform at our Open Mic Night on the second Friday of every other month. Sign-ups are for five-minute performance slots. We provide microphones, music stands, a keyboard, amps and a small drum kit for use. Participants can share songs, poems, visual media, dance, skits and more.

Not interested in performing? Invite your friends and spend a Friday night enjoying local performances, or sign up to volunteer at Open Mic Night.

Contact Megan Seals with questions.