Medford
   First United Methodist Church
       607 West Main, Medford, OR  97501                        541-773-3691

 Home Page
 News
     Breaking News !
     Newsletter Archive
     Church Calendars
 Programs
     Children
     Youth
     Adults
     Music
 Connections
     Individuals
     Community
     World
 Information
     Methodism
     History in Medford
     Church Leadership
     Stewardship
 Media Library
     Photo Scrapbook
     Audio Archive
     Video Archive
 Resources    
     Suggested Reading
     Web Links
     Printable Forms  

 
Music Program
We understand that music is a ministry. Music ministers to individual participants, and at the same time nurtures spiritual growth within the congregation. We offer a wide variety of musical experiences in our program and are always ready to add new ones.

Please visit the Calendars page and Newsletters page for more information.
 
 
Vocal Groups
The Chancel Choir provides music and anthems for the 11:00 Worship Service and also prepares special music in the Advent, Lent, and Easter seasons .  Through participating in the choir, they experience the joy of music as they worship with the congregation . The Chancel Choir invites others with a passion for a vocal music ministry to come experience this joy and grow with them. 
The Praise Team performs at the 9:00 Worship Service and provides a more contemporary musical expression.  This choir includes both vocal and instrumental talent and is open to anyone who enjoys expressing their musical gift in a more casual setting.
 
Instrumental Groups
We offer handbell groups for all ages (children, youth and adults) and musical abilities. The handbell choirs are dedicated to learning the ancient and honorable art of bell ringing. These groups provide music for worship services, special events and holidays within our church program. Also, some of our handbell choirs perform for groups outside our church and at handbell festivals.
The Only Occasional Methodist Philharmonic Association (OOMPA) is a small but growing orchestra that traditionally provides music for special events and holidays.  This group is open to anyone who wants to keep their musical talents sharp while at the same time providing a ministry to our congregation.
   
Children's Music
We offer a complete music program for our children following the Children’s Message at the 9 AM worship service. The program focuses on rhythm for ages 2½ thru 4½, chimes for ages 4½ thru 2nd grade and beginning handbells for ages 3rd grade and up.