Under the direction of William (Bill) B. Mills (Choirmaster-Organist), the Chancel choir is a vital part of Central's Worship services. The choir primarily sings Sunday mornings in the 11:15am service, with occasional double services (to include 9:00am service) Rehearsal held year-round on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm (does not exceed 1 1/2 hours). No audition is required, but some music reading is helpful. Special services include: one or two choral concerts (can be secular), Christmas, Lent and Easter programs.
We have three Children's Choirs at Central. The Preschool choir, for children in 4K and 5K, the Elementary Choir for 1st and 2nd graders, and the Junior Choir for children in 3rd-6th grades. Choirs meet Wednesday nights (September-April) during our Wednesday Night Fellowship. Choir directors are Sharon Tanner, Honor Bonds, and Beverly Hazelwood.Choirs meet at the following times and locations:
- Preschool Choir (4K & 5K) - 6:30-7:00 in Room 293
- Elementary Choir (1st &2nd graders) - 6:00-6:45 in Room 292
- Junior Choir (3rd-6th graders) - 6:45-7:30 in Room 292
Pre-School Choir
Elementary Choir
Under the direction of Choirmaster/Organist, William B. Mills, the Youth Choir leads worship during the school year for the 9:00 am worship service. This choir, made up of voices from the 7-12 grades, rehearses each Sunday night in the Choir Room from 5:00-6:15 PM. The choir, whose name is The Wesley Singers, sings on average once a month. Instrumentalists are also encouraged to be a part of this group as your gifts will be used in the worship service. There are no auditions required. Each year, choir members attend the Montreat Music Conference in Black Mountain, NC. The retreat, located near Asheville, is offered in early June and lasts one week. Rehearsals begin after Labor Day. Contact Mr. Mills for more information (bmills@centralmethodist.net).
The Masterworks Choir is a regional choir of adult mixed voices, based in Florence. Directed by William B. Mills, Central acts as a sponsor for this choir by providing rehearsal and performance facilities. The choir is an eleemosynary organization with their own financial base because no tickets are sold and admission is free. Solicitations are requested by mail once a year. Rehearsals are September through June on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm.
AUDITION IS REQUIRED. There are two to three concerts per year, with some special programs and out-of-town performances. There is a singer fee for each concert. Concert dress is provided by the choir.
Chancel Choir
Youth Choir
