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West End United Methodist Church - Nashville, TN

We hold in common with all Christians a faith in the mystery of salvation in and through Jesus Christ.

The Music Ministry of West End is an active ministry involving over 200 people of all ages. There are seven singing choirs, three handbell choirs, and various opportunities for instrumentalists. They all lead in worship life from the chancel of our English gothic church, accompanied by the largest pipe organ in Middle Tennesseee. The organ, a 1983 M.P. Moller, has 115 ranks. The chancel organ has a five manual console of 101 ranks, and the gallery organ of 14 ranks has a three manual console. The entire instrument can be played from either console.

The Chancel Choir, eighty voices strong, comprised of professional musicians along with talented amateur singers perform major choral works with full orchestra. The Chancel Choir has also made recordings, including several for the music industry located in Nashville. Five of their CD's are available by calling the music office. The Choir has made eight international tours to Europe as part of the church's ministry since 1986, and sang for the opening service of the American Guild of Organists 1995 Region IV Convention. In 1999, the choir sang for the national convocation of The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. In 2004, the choir by request performed for a regional convention of the American Choral Directors Association.

The Sanctuary Choir, this friendly group of singers enjoys making music and serving as the worship choir for the 8:45 service.

The Chamber Choir of 16-24 singers, auditioned from the Chancel Choir, sings for special events to lead in worship, present selections within a Chancel Choir concert, or perform a concert of their own.

Handbell Choirs, The Joy Ringers, an advanced handbell choir.

Youth Choir, sings for two sessions during the year.

The Children's Choir for children from age four through the sixth grade. Along with leading in various Sunday worship services, the children learn music theory and use Orff instruments in their choirs. Video of our Children's Choir program is available on the About Us / Music and Arts section of our web site.

The Services, Sermons, and Music of West End UMC are available for listening, downloading, or as podcasts on our web site. For information on ordering one of our choirs CDs or cassette tapes visit the About
Us / Music and Arts section of our web site.

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West End United Methodist Church
2200 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Phone: 615-321-8500

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