Music

  • A New Choir Season Begins

    Rehearsals return in late August 2024 Sing all – see that you join the congregation as frequently as you can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you. If it is a cross to you, take it up and you will find a blessing. From John Wesley’s Rules for Singing (Wesley was…

  • BUMC’s Got Talent!

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  • The Church Bell

    The Bell and Bell Tower When the Methodist congregation of Brecksville was founded in 1823, worship was held in the homes of its members. By 1832, construction began on a one-room church building where our sanctuary stands today. Soon plans were in the works to add a bell to the bell tower, but the high…

  • The Pipe Organ

    The Pipe Organ On November 1, 1964, at the end of a twelve-year building project, Brecksville United Methodist Church consecrated its current Sanctuary. The following month, after more than a year of research, the Organ Committee proposed the purchase of a new Casavant pipe organ to the Trustees. Space and budget constraints dictated that the…

  • Praise Team

    Praise Team Praise Team is a group of singers and instrumentalists who provide musical leadership for our 8:45 worship service each Sunday. We rehearse at 8:00 am on Sunday mornings as well as other times throughout the week as determined by group members. Special emphasis is given to vocal flexibility and the appreciation of a…

  • Chancel Choir

    Chancel Choir Under the direction of the Music Director, Chancel Choir is the primary ensemble responsible for leading Sunday worship at 11:15. This ensemble rehearses from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings in the choir room from September to May. There is no audition for this ensemble. Singing experience is welcome, but not required,…