Hibben UMC Music

Music is a very important part of Hibben United Methodist Church's spiritual expression, and those who participate enjoy a very special experience. All are invited and encouraged to become involved in this exciting program. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (843) 884-9761 and make arrangements to visit with our Choir Director, Scott Brunson, and with our Organist, Pam Brunson. The picture on the left shows Pam seated at the console of our seventeen rank Schantz Pipe Organ.


	Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir performing the Requim in 2002 The Chancel Choir provides a wide variety of types of choral music for the regular Sunday services as well as special music for services during Advent and Easter. The Chancel Choir sings each Sunday except for those Sunday's with special children's programs. Its membership is made up of persons with a wide variety of musical skills and experience; some do not read music at all; others read music, but with some limitations; still others are trained musicians with considerable background in choral music. This photo shows the choir performing Mozart's Requim.

Auditions are not required and persons interested in joining the choir should come to its regular Wednesday evening rehearsals at 7:30 PM.


	Joyful Noise

This is a volunteer group which performs contemporary Christian music for various services throughout the year. They practice each Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.


	Youth Choir

The Youth Choir is available for 7th - 12th grade young people. This group offers a threat-free and accepting environment for young people to learn choral singing and the opportunity to be a part of the Sunday worship service on special occasions. They attend the State Methodist Youth Choir Festival at Springmaid Beach which is held annually.


	Children's Choir

There is also a children's ministry for children ages 4 years old through 6th grades. It Is held on Wednesday afternoons In conjunction with the Wonderful Wednesday program. The children learn various Christian music that is sung during the year for church worship services. The children also perform 2 musicals a year, which are performed for the congregation during a worship service. The musical teaches the children about the Lord through fun music. Additional information can be found on the Children's Page.


	Bell Choirs

The Carolina Bells is for children ages 8-12. They play on special occasions as part of the Sunday worship service. The Bells practice on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 PM in the Music Room of the Barton Wing. Musical experience is not necessary. Contact the church office at (843) 884-9761 for more information.


	Instrumental Ensemble

This is a group of amateur instrumentalist who rehearse on Sunday afternoons and play for various services throughout the year. All individuals with an instrumental background are invited to join this group. This group is currently inactive.


	Special Music

The Chancel Choir often performs major works for special services and seeks and encourages persons who would like to sing with it, but who do not feel able to commit themselves on a regular basis, to join the choir for these special occasions. Rehearsals for such music are usually held for a half hour weekly for six weeks prior to the service.

Other special music offered at Hibben includes vocal and instrumental solos, and a variety of guest soloists.