Music – Asbury United Methodist Church

Jubilation Ringers Christmas Concert (2025)

Asbury Communications Advent/Christmas, Music November 11, 2025

Sunday, December 14, at 4 PM in the Sanctuary

Asbury’s Jubilation Ringers handbell choir is pleased to present their annual Christmas concert: “The Magic of Christmas.” Their guest artist this year is flute quintet “Finely Fluted.”

No tickets required. A free-will offering will be taken to defray expenses.

About the Jubilation Ringers
The Jubilation Ringers make music on one of the world’s largest church-owned collection of bells and related instruments: seven full octaves of English handbells, two octaves of Silver Melody Bells, three octaves of Dutch handbells, and six octaves of handchimes. That is 220 instruments in all!

In addition to worship services and annual Christmas concerts at Asbury, the Jubilation Ringers have offered music at other church services, handbell festivals, weddings, and formal concert engagements both in the Lehigh Valley and out of state.

Chancel Choir Rehearsals to Begin

Asbury Communications Music August 25, 2025

Our Chancel Choir will begin weekly rehearsals on Thursday, September 4 at 7:15 PM, in the Choir Room (on the first floor). All voice parts are welcome. The Chancel Choir will sing in worship for the first time in this fall on Sunday September 7, at the 11:00 AM worship service.

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Contact

Interested in being part of the choir? Please contact Ken Schneider, director, at kschneider@asburylv.org.

Sing Along With the Praise Band for Wicked!

Asbury Communications Music June 2, 2025

On July 6, when Pastor Eric is preaching about the movie “Wicked,” you’re invited to add your voice to the Praise Band!

Monika Short, Praise Team Leader, says: “We are inviting anyone and everyone to join us to sing. This is open to ANY skill level, just bring your enthusiasm!”

Participants are encouraged to sing with the band at both the 9:30 AM and 11 AM services on July 6, but it is not a requirement.

Anyone interested can speak with Monika after church or via email at mshort@asburylv.org; or just show up to rehearsals on Monday, June 16, Monday, June 23, and Wednesday, July 2, all at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

Drop-In Choir (2025)

Asbury Communications Adult Ministries, Music, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship May 28, 2025

Summer Drop-In Choir

Interested in adding your voice to a choir? This summer, all you need to do is simply show up! Summer Drop-In Choir will begin Sunday, June 22, and sing at the 11 AM worship service. Just “drop-in” in the Chancel area after the 9:30 AM service (about 10:30 AM) to rehearse. Music will be provided (most likely a familiar hymn). Participants may sit in the Chancel or with their families. Come add your voice!

The drop-in choir will sing on the following dates:

June 22 & 29
July 13 & 20
August 10, 17, 24, & 31

PLEASE NOTE: The Chancel Choir will resume singing in Sunday worship on September 7, with their first weekly rehearsal being held on September 4 at 7:15 PM in the Choir Room (Room 102)

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Contact

Interested in being part of the choir? Please contact Ken Schneider, director, at kschneider@asburylv.org.

Christmas Caroling

Asbury Communications Advent/Christmas, Music November 13, 2024

Saturday, December 8, meet at Asbury at 2 PM

Add your voice in spreading some Christmas cheer! Be ready to sing well-loved carols to the shut-ins and homebound of the Asbury community. After meeting at Asbury at 2 PM, the group will split up to visit different homes before all gathering back at Asbury for a dedication of a Christmas tree on Asbury’s grounds. Caroling is scheduled to take place from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Anyone is welcome! Questions? Please contact Pastor Rick Brown at rbrown@asburylv.org.

Jubilation Ringers Spring Concert (2024)

Asbury Communications Music April 3, 2024

The Jubilation Ringers are offering a spring concert at Asbury Church on Sunday, April 28, at 4 PM in the Sanctuary.

About the Concert

The Jubilation Ringers’ spring concert event, “This Is Dedicated…”, comprises performance pieces that have been specifically written for, dedicated to, or composed in memory of some special person or group. Some are arrangements of well-known hymns or folk tunes; some are original compositions. Notable is the premiere of Will Gross’s “The Heavens Are Ringing,” composed in memory of the founding director of the Jubilation Ringers, Phyllis Treby Hentz. No tickets are required.

Free-Will Offering

A free-will offering will be taken and 50% will be donated to Family Promise of Lehigh Valley.

Youth Music Program – Input Needed!

Asbury Communications Music, Worship, Youth September 5, 2023

Youth-aged students (or parents of youth-aged students): we need your input on how your musical talent and heart can be used in worship!

We are so grateful that Mike Grather has stepped forward as a volunteer to lead our youth (in grades 6-12) in sharing their gift of music with others. We are in the early stages of trying to develop a program that “fits” our students interests and abilities.

An initial meeting time of Sunday evenings from 6 PM – 6:30 PM (before Youth Group) is being considered; but if that time frame will not work for you, please let us know that as well.

Current ideas being for music involvement include: a consistent choir, drop in choir, musical instruments playing in prelude/postlude of worship, students participating in selection of music, etc. We need you and your student’s input to offer the best opportunity for them to use their gifts to worship and celebrate God.

If you think your youth would be interested in participating, please touch base with Pam Unrath, Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries, at punrath@asburylv.org.

Youth Music Program – Input Needed!

Asbury Communications Music, Worship, Youth September 5, 2023

Youth-aged students (or parents of youth-aged students): we need your input on how your musical talent and heart can be used in worship!

An initial meeting time of Sunday evenings from 6 PM – 6:30 PM (before Youth Group) is being considered; but if that time frame will not work for you, please let us know that as well.

If you think your youth would be interested in participating, please touch base with Pam Unrath, Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries, at punrath@asburylv.org.

Thank You from Jubilation Ringers

Asbury Communications Music May 3, 2022

Thanks to your generosity, the Jubilation Ringers raised $500 towards UMCOR’s relief efforts for Ukraine at their April 24 concert. Thank you!

Jubilation Ringers 2021 Christmas Recordings Available to Watch

Asbury Communications Music December 20, 2021

Get yourself in the holiday spirit with six newly-recorded handbell anthems recorded by the Jubilation Ringers! Watch the full playlist now on Asbury’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF30ytvU0PirPFdzvinRIYghXTYnfG0CA