The Music Ministries of Avenue Church are committed to musical excellence in a Christ-centered environment in which music is used to instruct us all in the ways of Christ.
Psalm 150 proclaims, “Let every living, breathing creature Praise God! Hallelujah!” It also states, “Praise with a blast on the trumpet, praise by strumming soft strings; praise God with castanets and dance, praise him with banjo and flute; praise God with cymbals and a big bass drum, praise God with fiddles and mandolin.”
Psalm 150 truly does portray the picture of a life centered in Christ; for ALL are to Praise God. Let us seek this day that portrait as we utilize our musical gifts for the Glory of God.
Blessings,
Kevin B. Chamberlain, Minister of Music and Organist
Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir is open to all adults and youth. The choir leads worship at the 9:00 a.m. worship service by encouraging congregational involvement through hymn singing, responsive reading and prayer. The choir sings at least one anthem each week utilizing a wide variety of choral literature. This choir joins with the AveNotes to sing special services throughout the year.
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in the Music Room. (September-May). Please contact Kevin Chamberlain at (302) 236-1276 or kbchamberlain@avenueumc.com.
AveNotes
The AveNotes are a small vocal ensemble who sing once or twice a month at the 9:00 a.m. worship service. This choir joins with the Sanctuary Choir to sing special services throughout the year. Participation in the AveNotes is open to anyone wishing to sing.
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday evening from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. (September-May). Please contact Kevin Chamberlain at (302) 236-1276 or kbchamberlain@avenueumc.com.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir is a instrumental ensemble comprised of 10-14 ringers. They ring 4+ octaves of Malmark Handbells and handchimes. The ensemble rings once every 6-weeks in both our traditional and contemporary worship services.
Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. (September-May). Please contact Kevin Chamberlain at (302) 236-1276 or kbchamberlain@avenueumc.com.
Small Ensembles
Avenue is very fortunate to have many talented musicians amongst us. Many times throughout the year, these musicians come together to form a small ensemble or to offer their musical offering as a soloist. Please consider singing or playing in one of these capacities. Please contact Kevin Chamberlain at (302) 236-1276 or kbchamberlain@avenueumc.com.
Children’s Music Ministries
The Music Ministries of Avenue Church have partnered with the Mispillion Children’s Chorus to sponsor a community children’s chorus. The chorus sings two concerts a year and at various community events throughout the year. Music repertoire ranges from sacred to secular music with a positive, up lifting message. Membership in the chorus is free to all children in 1st thru 6th grade with the expectation of weekly participation in rehearsals. No audition or previous experience required.
Praise Team
The Praise Team leads worship at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The praise team utilizes a variety of contemporary music as well as some familiar hymns.
MomentUM
MomentUM is a student lead praise team that primarily leads worship for FUSION (youth) Student Ministries. This group helps provide an authentic worship experience for the students of FUSION and affords students a place to explore and develop their musical gifts.