Manchester United Methodist Church has a long standing history of music and the worship arts.
There are ensemble opportunities for musicians of all ages and experiences. To learn more, click on each image.
6th - 12th Grade
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
If interested in joining one of these choirs or other ensembles, please fill out the form below or email Becky Strickland.
129 Woods Mill Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
Tel: 636-394-7506
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Rehearsal Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location: Music Room
Director: Kevin McBeth
Accompanist: John Cargile
The Chancel Choir is open to any interested people, post-high school and older, who have a sincere desire to serve God through music. New members are always welcome and needed.
The choir participates every Sunday in worship at the 11am service and presents seasonal music and major works with orchestra each year. Their season includes choir tours, concerts in the community, and the Joy of Music Concert Series.
Rehearsal Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Location: Music Room
Director: Kevin McBeth
Accompanist: John Cargile
This elite ensemble of 24 voices sings monthly in worship, performs on an annual Christmas Concert, and shares in several concerts in the metro community. Participation based on audition.
Rehearsal Day: Wednesday Rehearsal Time: 6:30p Group Members: Mark Merritt, tenor; Steve Merritt, lead; Joe Elstner, baritone; Gary Ford, bass. Accompanist: Tom Lawrence
The Good News Quartet provides music for worship and remains an outreach of the church. They sing at other area churches, community celebrations, meetings, funerals, and they have performed for a St. Louis Cardinals game.
Rehearsal Day: Mondays (8/21, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Music Room
Director: Claudia Fallert
Accompanist: Amy Miller
Calling all Men who would like to sing in a gospel chorus. If you love to sing and especially enjoy the sounds of groups like the Good News Quartet, we would love to hear from you. No previous experience is necessary. The group will center on well-known and new gospel songs found in our hymnals and through other available published music.
Rehearsal Day: Sundays
Time: 9:45-10:30a
Location: Room 141
Director: Kurtis Heinrich
Accompanist: John Cargile
Cantate is currently on summer break. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, September 15.
Open to all 6th-12th graders who have an interest in singing. No audition or previous choral experience is necessary. The choir sings monthly at the 11a Sunday worship services. Click here to learn more.
Rehearsal Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:45-5:45p
Location: Music Room, Room 118, Room 141
Directors: Emily Pikaard, Erin Bryan, Tara Sintek
Accompanists: John Cargile, Becky Strickland, Amy Miller, Sue Belval
All children in Kindergarten – 5th Grade are invited to join the Children’s Choirs. There are three age-designated choirs. The choirs sing monthly during worship services. Click here to learn more.
