Broad Street United Methodist Church has a rich music tradition!

We offer musical programs for all ages and skill levels. Below is a listing of some of the musical groups at Broad Street UMC.

In addition to these wonderful groups, there are also opportunities for solo and small group performances as well as a variety of instrumental possibilities.  Contact Cynthia Johnson, Director of Music, by phone at 423-476-5586 or by email for more information.

Children’s Choirs

We have three children’s choirs that sing regularly in the sanctuary worship services.  These age-level groups also present music for at least four programs outside of morning worship including the Church Picnic, the Hanging of the Greens, and a Spring Musical.

 

Cherub Choir

This choir is for children ages 3 and 4 and meets on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the children’s department led by our Music Intern.

 

 

Joy Choir

This choir is for Kindergarten and 1st graders and meets on Wednesdays from 6:20 – 7:00 p.m. in the children’s department led by our Music Intern.

 

Asbury Choir

This choir is for 2nd through 5th grades and meets on Wednesdays from 6:20 – 7:15 p.m. in the children’s choir room led by Cynthia Johnson.

 

Youth Choir

The N*Light*N Choir is for youth in grades 6 through 12 and meets on Wednesdays from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. in the adult choir room led by Bill and Jan Murphy.

Adult Choirs

Wesley Choir

The Wesley Choir is a chamber-style adult choir which provides music for the 8:30 a.m. traditional worship service in the sanctuary.  Rehearsals are on Sundays at 7:45 a.m. in the adult choir room led by Cynthia Johnson.

Living Water/Living Spirit Praise Team

The Living Water/Living Spirit Praise Team provides music for the 8:45 a.m. informal service in Triplett Hall.  Rehearsals are 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Triplett Hall led by Mary Joyce Higgins.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is a larger-sized adult choir which provides music for the 10:45 a.m. traditional worship service in the sanctuary.  Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the adult choir room led by Cynthia Johnson.

Connections Praise Team

The Connections Praise Team provides music for the 10:45 a.m. contemporary service in Triplett Hall.  Rehearsals are Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in Triplett Hall led by Mindy Freeman and Chuck Schnell.

Handchimes - Beginner

This class is offered to children in 4th grade or older as a prerequisite to handbells.  The class meets from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the Great Expectations Classroom.

Handbells – Intermediate 

This bell choir is offered to youth (grades 6 – 12) and adults who have some basic knowledge of music and/or experience ringing handchimes.  This choir meets on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the handbell room.

Handbells – Advanced

This bell choir is offered to youth and adults who have more knowledge of ringing handbells and have more advanced performance skills.  Rehearsals are on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with Cynthia Johnson.