We love to make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

In addition to our adult Chancel Choir, we have three children's choirs: the Cherub Choir (ages four and five), the Jubilation Choir (first and second grade), and the Alleluia Choir (grades 3-5).

Our youth choir, His Grace Notes, is open to youth in grades 6 - 12, and teens actively involved in His Grace Notes are also welcome to sing with the Chancel Choir, should they desire an additional challenge.

Choirs of special interest include 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 seven handbell and chime choirs for all ages and experience levels, from kids to adults; 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 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.

Children and youth vocal groups

• Cherub Choir - (ages 4 and 5): 5:00-5:30 Sundays.
• Jubilation Choir - (grades 1 and 2): 5:00 - 5:30 Sundays.
• Alleluia Choir - (grades 3 - 5): 5:00-5:30 Sundays.
• His Grace Notes - (youth choir): 5:30-6:00 Sundays.

Children and youth bell groups

• Belleplates - (chimes for grades 1 & 2): 5:30-6:00 Sundays
• KidChimes - (chimes for grades 3 - 5): 5:30-6:00 Sundays
• 8501 B.C. - (youth handbells): 5:00-5:30 Sundays.

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