Adult Music

Share your love of music through participation in one of the music programs

St. James Music Programs

Our Choirs, Orchestra, and Musicians here at St. James love being able to create and share music for all in worship. Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the Earth!

Want to participate?

Contact Mark Lindvahl, St. James UMC Music Director, or call 217-442-1504.

Adult Choir

Rehearsals on the Wednesday before the 3rd Sunday of each month.
The choir performs at 9:00 am worship service on the third Sunday from September through May and on selected Church holidays (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday.)

Men's Choir

Rehearses the Wednesday before the Sunday they sing. Check the calendar for when the Men's Choir is scheduled

(Rehearsal date may be altered some months due to holidays, etc.)

Women's Choir

Rehearses on the Wednesday before the Sunday they sing. Check the calendar for when the Women's Choir is scheduled.

(Rehearsal date may be altered some months due to holidays, etc.)

Orchestra

The St. James Orchestra rehearses on the Wednesday before the 2nd Sunday of each month from October through May. The Orchestra will play a prelude and a selection for the special music at the 9:00 am traditional service.

Hand Bell Choir

The Hand Bell Choir rehearses the Wednesday before the 1st Sunday of each month from October through May. The Hand Bell Choir will ring a prelude and a selection for the special music at the 9:00 am traditional service. The hand bell choir currently has a waiting list for those wishing to join. Please contact the St. James Music Director Mark Lindvahl for more information.

Second Sunday Singers

The Second Sunday Singers choir are now a part of the regular choir. The choir will rehearse the Wednesday before the 3rd Sunday of each month from October through May for the 9:00 am traditional service. The choir will sing a prelude and a special music selection.