Music
Youth Choir
Chapel Choir (Grades 7-12)
Sunday, 3:30 – 4:30p.m.
The Chapel Choir is the youth choir here at Fairfax United Methodist Church. It is comprised of youth, ages seventh to twelfth grades. They sing frequently at the 11:00 services during the school year. The Chapel Choir often participates in the Lessons and Carols services, Christmas Eve, Easter, Youth Sunday, and much more. In addition to their involvement at church, the Chapel Choir has participated in musicals, choir tours, competitions, and festivals including one at King’s Dominion. Emphasis is placed on developing vocal technique for the beginning singer. This is a talented and wonderfully spirited group that invites members of all ability levels. BEGINNERS WANTED! Please contact Ian Lane ilane@fairfaxumc.org
Adult Choirs
Chancel Choir
Thursdays, 7:30 -9:00pm
The Chancel Choir sings regularly at the 9:30 worship service. This choir is the cornerstone of our music ministry and presents annual concerts in December and in the spring. Chancel Choir also participates in special services throughout the year including a service of nine lessons and carols. Membership in this choir is open to all – no audition required.
The Motet Choir is a small choir that performs more chamber style repertoire on a much less regular basis than Chancel Choir. Membership in Chancel Choir is a prerequisite. Please contact Ian Lane ilane@fairfaxumc.org
Handbell Choirs
Our church owns a five octave set of English Handbells made by Schulmerich. The ensembles participate in worship four to eight times per year, perform for events outside the church, and take part in festivals sponsored by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Regardless of your musical ability or training, there is a group in which you can feel comfortable, develop musical skill, and enjoy good fellowship.
Our director of youth and adult handbell ensembles is Laura Mitchell. Feel free to contact her with any questions at gosox1971@gmail.com.
Rehearsal times
Chapel Ringers (Grades 7-12)
Sunday 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Adult Ringers
Monday 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The Organ
Our Sanctuary houses a three manual 42 rank pipe organ built by Zimmer and Sons with pipe work by Laukaff of Germany. The instrument features a movable console, which allows it to be in full view of the audience for recitals. Our organ is in constant use by the church and students and has been featured in many articles and used for recordings and workshops sponsored by the American Guild of Organists and George Mason University.