Music Ministry
Chancel Choir
Ms. Pam McNeil
Director of Music Ministries
Tryon United Methodist Church Chancel Choir
The first page of the United Methodist Hymnal lists John Wesley’s “Rules for Singing”. No. 1 is “Learn these tunes before you learn any others. Afterward you may learn as many as you please.” Singing has always been a strong tradition within the Methodist Church, and Tryon has long followed that tradition. Early church photos show a strong choir presence which has continued through the years. Children’s and Nursery choirs have also been a part of that tradition. The choir has been active not only in serving in the worship service but in community events as well. Those who have served the church as Music Director include Helen Cobb, Beth Page Culbreth, Peter Kutt, Mary Davis, and Joy Gardiner, with Nancy Dunn, Nancy Ezzard, Pat Cowan and Jane Stikeleather serving as valuable step-ins when needed. The current Music Director is Pam McNeil. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” – Psalm 100
Sunday mornings are one of those times that sleeping in or lazing about with that second cup of coffee sounds pretty good- you know what I'm talking about, don't you ? But the little voice that says, "time to get in the shower or you'll be late for church" keeps whispering, so we forego the coffee or the extra snooze and get ourselves moving toward the door.
And it never fails - I walk into my Father's house and their is my family, always with a smile and ready to greet me. We share stories of the week, the good or bad news of our families, a good joke, what's coming up for us in the week to come. We share with smiles, laughter, caring and love for one another. In the choir room we get the (unleaded ) coffee going, gather robes, books, music, stories and the right notes ( hopefully!) , and settle into a wonderful time of fellowship with each other. And it's always perfect. By now the extra snooze and the coffee on the porch are forgotten. This is the place to be, here with family, and I am glad to be here.
Chancel Choir
The choir door is always open, and for anyone who wants to join us all is welcome !
There is always a chair, music and a family available for you. Come on in !
We will be practicing on Wednesday at 5:00pm in the chior room
To listen to the Chancel Choir- click on the audio player
December 2019
What Child Is This
Music by Mary McDonald
Song by Chancel Choir
August 29,2021
Give Thanks
by Henry Smith/arr. Larson
Song by Tene Greene Porter
Chancel Choir Member
October 10 , 2021
From The Autumn Sky
Words and Music by Ruth Elanie Schram
Song by Chancel Choir
October 31, 2021
Ubuntu
by Mark Hayes
Song by Chancel Choir
November 7 , 2021
Surely The Presence
Words and Music by Lanny Wolfe
Song by Chancel Choir
November 14 , 2021
Steal Away
Song by Chancel Choir
Febuary 13, 2022
The Lone Wild Bird
Soloist by Tene Green Porter
And Also Song by Chancel Choir
Febuary 20, 2021
The Gift of Love
Arr. by Hal H Hopson
Song by Chancel Choir
March 6, 2022
No Tears in Heaven
Arr. by Smoke on the Mountain
Song by Sanders Family Singers.
March 6, 2022
Whispering Hope
Arr. by Smoke on the Mountain
Song by Sanders Family Singers.
March 6, 2022
I’ll Fly Away
Arr. by Smoke on the Mountain
Song by Sanders Family Singers.
March 13 , 2022
Come Ye Sinnners
Word by Josph Hart and Arr by Ronald Tuner
Song by Chancel Choir
March 20, 2022
Irish Blessing
Song by Chancel Choir
March 27 , 2022
Give Me A Song
Song by Chancel Choir
April 3 , 2022
Risen Indeed
Composer: Diane Hannibal
Arr: Joel Raney
Song by Chancel Choir
April 3 , 2022
Hallelujah/ Joy
Song by Chancel Choir & Congregation
Handbell Choir
Directed by Wanangwa Hartwell
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir door is always open, and anyone who wants to join us all is welcome !
We will be practicing Wednesday at 6:00pm in the Handbell chior room
To Listen to the handbell choir - please click an audio player
Jubilate Bells
Come Ye Thankful People
Ode to Joy
Joyous Procession
March 20 , 2022
Fairest Lord Jesus
March 20 , 2022
With Thanks and Praise