Music Ministries
John Kaefer
Music Ministry Coordinator
& Director of Choirs
(908) 766-1108 Ext 6
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The Music Ministry of BJUMC gives life to our mission statement, "Building a Community in Faith,
Fellowship and Service" by offering programs which strengthen the worship life
of the community through music.
We offer growth and fellowship opportunities through the graded choir program,
through Music Ministry-sponsored church fellowships, and by providing service
to this community of faith through prayer to our shut-ins.
Our outreach to the larger community is facilitated through our participation
in community ecumenical events, supporting the annual Christmas Tree Sale,
and ministering to residents of assisted living communities and nursing facilities.
Choirs
Our Graded Choir Program offers opportunities for vocal
and instrumental performance to children and adults of all ages.
The program is staffed by volunteers and professionals
with exceptional credentials and experience in music, early childhood education,
music education and vocal training.
- The Wesley Choir, ages four through first grade sings in worship several times a year.
- The Hallelujah Raisers, grades two through five, are given opportunities
to sing more advanced music and provide worship leadership several times during the year.
They have particularly enjoyed singing songs and hymns from around the world,
and have shared their burgeoning instrumental music expertise with the choir.
- GodSent,
a contemporary praise choir is for H.S. aged youth, grades 9 through 12.
They rehearse on Sunday mornings and sing once a month at our services as
well as other performances outside of the church.
- The Handbell Choir is a multi-generational group offering musical opportunities
for middle and high school youth, in addition to adults.
- The Chancel Choir is the primary worship choir, and is open to adults and high school youth.
Repertoire ranges from African American Spirituals, to baroque cantatas,
to contemporary American sacred music, to well-loved hymns, to major concert pieces
such as the Brahms Requiem, done in conjunction with the neighboring Presbyterian Church.
Regular fellowship opportunities occur at Choir rehearsals, as well as at special events.
Choir members and families have several opportunities though the year to gather for meals.
This year, the fellowship dinners have celebrated holiday themes
-- President’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.
We celebrated the Feast of Epiphany with a Music Ministry-sponsored Church-wide potluck dinner
and country line dance. What fun we had!
Praising God through music is a very special and significant part of worship at BJUMC.
How blessed we are that He sings though us as we joyfully provide this vital ministry to our community.
Choirs - Rehearse September through May
Wesley Choir: Ages four through first grade
Hallelujah Raisers: Second through fifth grade
Bishop Janes Bell Choir: Multi-generational
Chancel Choir: Senior High through Adults.
22 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 - 908-766-1108
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