Children’s Choirs
The Manchester UMC Children’s Choirs help children experience the joy of music and worship as they serve in cultivating their talents in ministering to our congregation and the community through music. The Children’s Choirs Mission is to provide an engaging environment for children that encourages musical, spiritual & personal growth through education, fellowship, & outreach.
Manchester UMC Children’s Choirs sing once a month during worship services from September – May. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a musical and other outreach opportunities this school year. Children may join at any time of the school year!
If you have any questions, reach out to Emily Pikaard at
SonShine Singers (Kindergarten & 1st Graders)
Day: Wednesdays (Sept-May)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Room 141
Director: Tara Sintek
SonShine Singers rehearsals are full of singing and music exploration, as well as faith lessons and hands-on service projects. All groups spend time together in fellowship and fun, which includes learning hymns and praise songs and making new friends. SonShine Singers performs during the worship services.
Joyful Noise (2nd & 3rd Graders)
Day: Wednesdays (Sept-May)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Room 118
Director: Erin Bryan
Joyful Noise rehearsals are a time of sharing music, playing games, and reading Bible stories while learning about God and exploring the power of music! Members of Joyful Noise participate in field trips and service projects. All groups spend time together in fellowship and fun, which includes learning hymns and praise songs and making new friends. Joyful Noise performs during the worship services.
Music Makers (4th & 5th Graders)
Day: Wednesdays (Sept-May)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Room 100 (Music Room)
Director: Emily Pikaard
Music Makers rehearsals focus on the importance of each unique voice while making music as a community, Members of Music Makers work to use their voices and hands to serve others through music-making, field trips, and service projects. All groups spend time together in fellowship and fun, which includes learning hymns and praise songs and making new friends. Music Makers performs during the worship services.
Register / Learn More / Forms
Please register and complete a Consent Form per child:
Please complete a Minor Consent Form per child and turn it in at choir or email it to Emily Pikaard. After processing, you will receive a signed copy to keep for your records.
For more information about any of these groups, please contact Emily Pikaard.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers and Youth Interns are needed to serve as Children’s Choirs helpers for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have a love for children and music, you might be a great fit! All volunteers and interns need to be Safe Gatherings certified. Please contact Emily Pikaard, Director of Children’s Music and Drama at
Check out these websites:
- Drama & Arts
- Handbell Choir
- Youth Music
- Adult Choirs and Bands
- Questions? Email the Director of Music and Worship Arts, Kevin McBeth
