South Roanoke United Methodist Church

2330 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia 24014

Phone: (540) 344-4437
Fax: (540) 345-8041

Worship and music have had a close relationship in all the history of the Christian church. Every great period of revival has involved the use of music to speak the message to the people. The choir is an extension of the congregation, not an isolated group of performers. Their good singing, as representatives of the congregation, is the result of hard and consistent work to praise God with worthy music, well done. One bishop has said, "The choir is doing what every member of the congregation would do if he had the talent and the time to do it." As a volunteer organization, we depend on people with ordinary musical abilities who are dedicated to this most extraordinary form of worship.

The Music Ministry offers activities for all ages and levels of ability.  These are un-auditioned choirs, and it is our hope that you will want to participate in one or more of the choirs at South Roanoke, and that you will consider this your invitation to do so. 

THE CHANCEL CHOIR:  Our dedicated adult choir, one in which our church takes pride, is a volunteer group which leads our congregation in the morning worship hour through music.  For special seasonal emphasis the choir presents large choral programs - usually with instruments.  The Chancel Choir is an un-auditioned choir that views its mission as one of service to God through the leading and representing of the congregation in musical praise and prayer.  We rehearse on Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 PM.

                There is unlimited opportunity for those interested in trios, quartets, etc. to form and participate in such groups.

CHERUB CHOIR:  (children ages 3 through kindergarten) and HOSANNA CHOIR (grades 1 - 5): All children  are invited to participate in these choirs where they learn the joys of singing and have the opportunity to participate in worship. They meet on Sundays at 9:15 AM as part of their Sunday School time..

HANDBELLS:  The handbell groups are an important part of our music ministry.  These groups are open to those interested in ringing and willing to pledge themselves to faithful attendance in rehearsal and performance.  Though music reading ability is not a requirement, you must be willing to do the extra work of learning musical notation in conjunction with ringing.  

   Each choir is limited to 12 people so more choirs will be formed as needed.  Each group rehearses at a time convenient for those participating. Available for youth and adults. (Children receive handbell training in their choir time.)

       All of the above choirs participate periodically in the morning worship service.  Additionally, all of the groups work on special works for presentation in worship or on the stage in the fellowship hall.