We love to make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

In addition to our adult Chancel Choir, we have several choirs of special interest, including the Silver Chords, for senior adults; and the High Notes Chamber Choir, a small subset of the Chancel Choir of particularly high proficiency, selected by audition only.

We have four adult handbell choirs for all ages and experience levels, from beginners to extremely advanced ringers. Other opportunities to serve include instrumental opportunities in seasonal cantata orchestras, as readers/narrators for similar events, or just attending the "first Sunday" evening programs, which usually have a musical emphasis.

Finally, the music in our contemporary service SoulJourn is led by Exaltation!, our outstanding band, which features singers, piano, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, violin, cello, and double bass.

NRUMC Adult Music Schedule

Adult vocal groups

• Chancel Choir - (for traditional worship at 8:30 and 11:00): 7:30-9:00 Thursdays. Michael J. Glasgow, Director.
• High Notes Chamber Choir - (auditioned advanced adult choir): 9:00-9:45 Thursdays. Michael J. Glasgow, Director.
• Silver Chords - (senior adult choir): noon - 1:00 Thursdays. Debra Superville, Director
• Exaltation! - (for contemporary worship at 9:45): 7:00 - 9:00 Wednesdays (summers) and 6:00 - 8:00 Sundays (academic year). Michael J. Glasgow, Director.

Several members of the Chancel Choir participate on a seasonal basis, electing to sing only for cantatas and special services. All aspects of participation in this ministry are encouraged, and our Minister of Music is available for extra "by appointment" rehearsals for those who have occasional conflicts arise during regularly scheduled rehearsals, or would like to receive additional instruction.

Adult bell groups

• Rainbow Ringers - (Beginning/Intermediate Adult Handbells): 6:30 - 7:45 Wednesdays. Thomas J. Fielding, Director.
• North Raleigh Ringers - (Intermediate/Advanced Adult Handbells): 6:15-7:30 Thursdays. Michael J. Glasgow, Director.
• Revelation Ringers - (Highly Advanced Adult Handbells): 7:45-9:30 Wednesdays. Michael J. Glasgow, Director.
• Silver Bells - (senior adult bell choir): 1:00 - 2:00 Wednesdays (after JOY). Thomas J. Fielding, Director.

Click here to download a complete worship schedule for all music groups.