West End United Methodist Church

The Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. and sings at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The group also gives concerts throughout the year. The Chancel Choir accepts new singers at the beginning of the season when space opens. For information about joining, contact Matthew Phelps at mphelps@westendumc.org or 615.321.8500..

The Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. and sings at the 8:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. For more information contact Andrew Risinger at arisinger@westendumc.org or 615.321.8500.

Children’s Choirs

Children’s Choirs encompass three ensembles and are open to children 3 years old through 6th grade. The choirs meet on Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. They sing occasionally at both the 8:45 and 11 AM services, and annually at Candlelighting and Palm Sunday. Volunteers are often also needed to help with these ensembles. Interested people should contact Andrew Risinger at arisinger@westendumc.org or 615.321.8500.

Youth Vocal Ensemble and Handbell Choir

Youth Vocal Ensemble and Youth Bell Choir are open to 7-12 graders, and they meet on Sundays at 4:15 p.m. before Youth Small Groups. The Vocal Ensemble meets in the Choir Room (2nd floor) and the Bell Choir meets in the Bell Room (4th floor). Our Youth Bell Choir is directed by Andie Smith. Each perform monthly at the 11 AM service, Candlelighting, and Youth Sunday. Interested people should contact Matthew Phelps at mphelps@westendumc.org or 615.321.8500.

Adult Handbell Choirs

The Joy Ringers is an advanced handbell ensemble that rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. They perform at worship services throughout the year, at the annual Candlelighting Service, and on Easter Sunday. Interested people should contact Matthew Phelps at mphelps@westendumc.org or 615.321.8500 for more information.