Splash Week

Music Splash Week is a fun week of ringing, singing, music making, recreation, treats and splash day. Come sail with us on the USS Marvin July 26-30.

Music camp is for children 4 years (by Sept. 1, 2010) through fifth grade. It meets from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Lunch is provided.

The optional afternoon sessions are for children in third through fifth grades.We'll have a fun activity every day (Caldwell Zoo, drama, Discovery Science Place and Time Square Cinema) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per activity.

Friday is splash day. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. we will meet at Tyler Tennis and Swim, 320 Shiloh Road, for fun in the water. Children must have their own adult supervision and may be required to take a swim test. Cost is $5 per guest.

Click here to print a registration form or a volunteer form, or pick one up in the Welcome Center.

Visit England

Join Frode Gundersen, Dr. John Robbins and Dr. Brian Campbell on a special trip to England June 6-15, 2011. The tour will focus on the beginnings of John and Charles Wesley’s Methodist movement and the rich English culture of art, music, architecture and cathedrals. Contact Frode for information. Click here to print a registration form.

Music program

The backbone of Marvin's traditional music program is the 65-member Chancel Choir, which provides music leadership for the 11 o'clock sanctuary service each Sunday morning, as well as for a variety of special services throughout the year. The choir also performs many great choral masterworks at festival seasons and other times, often accompanied by orchestra and featuring outstanding soloists.

Worship in Herd Auditorium has its own worship team made up of instrumentalists and vocalists. The group, led by Rev. Paul Bolding,  leads worship every Sunday in Herd Auditorium. Auditions are required.

The Alleluia Singers (senior adults) provide music leadership once a month for the 8:30 sanctuary service. They have opportunities to perform for special services and community service.

The Robinson Handbell Choir (adults) is an active musical group which provides music for worship throughout the year. They also ring in seasonal concerts and community events.

Music for children and youth

Three children's choirs enable training for our youngest musicians. The Wesley Choir serves third through fifth grades; the Carol Choir ministers to grades one and two; and the Cherub Choir is for children ages 4, 5 and kindergarten. These groups aim to teach children the joy and love of making music as a team effort while learning music fundamentals.

Children have an opportunity to further increase and use their music skills through handbells. Wesley Bells is for children in grades four and five.

Rehearsal schedule

Chancel Choir, 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 211
directed by Frode Gundersen

Worship team, 7 p.m. p.m. on Wednesdays in Herd Auditorium
directed by Paul Bolding

 Alleluia Singers (senior adults), 2-3 p.m. on Tuesdays, room 211

Wesley Choir (grades three to five), 4:45-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 211
directed by Leslie Ring

Carol Choir (grades one and two), 4:45-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 235
directed by Tandy Brandt

Cherub Choir (ages 4 and 5), 4:45-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 230
directed by Becky Duncan

Robinson Handbell Choir (adults), 5:30-7 on Mondays in room 231

Wesley Handbell Choir (grades three to five), 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays in room 231

Carillon Ringers (mid-high), 4:15-5:15 Wednesdays in room 230