Meet Catherine

Hi! I’m Catherine Wilson and I am the Director of Music and Worship here at DFUMC! I believe that music is essential to our lives— it helps us connect to God, each other, and even ourselves. Please contact me with any questions about the music ministry- we’d love to have you join us!

Children's Music

The children's choirs of Decatur First participate seasonally in Sunday morning worship and the annual Christmas concert. The youngest choirs focus on music and movement as well as exploring their voices, while the older children learn how to sing together in a choir setting and basic music literacy through fun interactions with our wonderful leaders.

*for more information and registration please contact Catherine Wilson at cwilson@decaturfirst.org

Early Childhood Music Class

NEW this school year! 2-year-olds through PreK age, with their grownups, are invited to participate in Smart Start music classes on Wednesdays (started Sept. 4). Smart Start activities immerse every child in the musical experience, using specially designed teaching techniques. Contact Jessica at jvazquez@decaturfirst.org to sign up.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS

1-1:25pm for 2 - 4 year-olds

Youth Music

 
 

Youth
Choir

  • grades 6-12

  • Sun. 5-6pm
    (followed by youth dinner and youth group)

  • Choir Room

The Youth Choir of Decatur First leads in 11 am worship regularly, participates in the music ministry's annual Christmas concert, and attends a choir tour every year. Previous tour destinations include St. Simons, GA; Lake Junaluska/Asheville, NC; and Orlando, FL (Disney World).

*Attendance is counted after the New Year for those wanting to attend the summer tour.

Carillon Ringers

  • grade 6-Adult

  • Wed. at 6:15

  • Sanctuary

Youth and Adults are invited to ring together handbells and chimes. Beginner to intermediate music level (this is a great place to start reading music). This group plays in worship seasonally and participates in the annual Christmas concert.

Adult Music

 

Chancel Choir

  • Wed. at 7:15pm

  • Choir Room

The Chancel Choir of Decatur First leads in 11am worship weekly, participates in the music ministry's annual Christmas concert, and regularly offers sacred works and concerts for the church and community. It is never too late to join and we welcome all who love to sing (no previous experience required).

Celebration Ringers

  • Sun. at 6:15pm

  • Sanctuary

Adults are invited to ring together handbells and chimes. Intermediate to advanced music level. This group plays in worship seasonally and participates in the annual Christmas concert.

*Previous bell choir experience or fluency in reading music/playing an instrument is highly recommended.

Carillon Ringers

  • grade 6-Adult

  • Wed. at 6:15pm

  • Sanctuary

Youth and Adults are invited to ring together handbells and chimes. Beginner to intermediate music level (this is a great place to start reading music). This group plays in worship seasonally and participates in the annual Christmas concert.

Decatur Strummers

  • twice a month on Thursdays, 1-2pm

  • Choir Room

The newest addition to the music ministry thanks to the pandemic, ukulele players of all abilities are welcome to join this group. This group meets twice a month to work to improve playing abilities and prepare music for worship and community events.

 

Joy Singers

The Joy Singers ensemble is a pick-up seasonal choir composed of retired adults who love to sing. This group offers special music for worship and other seasonal events a few times during the year. For more information and to register for this group, please contact Catherine Wilson at cwilson@decaturfirst.org