Music Director: Jessica Bardelli
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir is a mix of experienced and developing musicians who enjoy learning and playing new music together. BUMC has a three octave set of handbells, which we hope to expand to four octaves plus hand chimes in the future. A substantial library of handbell music of many genres has been developed over the years. Rehearsals take place at the church on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30. New members are always welcome!
For more information, or if you are interested in joining our handbell choir, please contact Jessica Bardelli: Music Director, at jessicabardelli@gmail.com.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is a group of dedicated singers who enjoy each other's company and singing in four-part harmony. Under the direction of Jessica Bardelli, the Chancel Choir sings at nearly every Sunday morning service from late August through June, as well as offering their talents at Christmas Eve and Holy Week services. The BUMC Chanel choir also participates in an annual Service of Lessons and Carols in conjunction with the music department at Jesse Lee Church (Ridgefield, CT), and prepares concerts and coffeehouse events to raise money for ministries both within BUMC and in the community.
The group consists of a variety of singers who come from Bethel and surrounding towns. Some are students, some are working professionals, and some are enjoying retirement. Many of our choir members are musicians who perform and/or teach music in the area. BUMC has been blessed with several outstanding choir directors in its history who have all contributed to the extensive, 800+ volume choir library that spans decades of sacred music from classical to contemporary.
Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm and on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:15am, in the choir room. New members are always welcome!
For more information, or if you are interested in joining our chancel choir, please contact Jessica Bardelli: Music Director, at jessicabardelli@gmail.com.
