Fill out the form below to register to participate in any of the FVUMC Youth Music Opportunities.
For additional information, contact Jennifer Harrenstein, Director of Music Ministries, at
music@fvumc.org or 919-552-4331 ext. 105.
Pulse Youth Praise Team CHOIR
~Sundays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, in Room 127
~Begins September 15
~Open to all 6th - 12th grade students - no previous experience or audition required
~Together with the Pulse Youth Band, occasionally leads worship at the 9:30 am service and the Children's worship service
~Option to attend the Pulse Youth Praise Team Retreat, August 17 - 18, 2019
Pulse Youth Praise Team BAND
~Sundays, 3:15 - 6:00 pm*, in the Centrum
~Begins August 11
~Required to attend Youth Praise Team Retreat, August 17 - 18, 2019
~Open to 8th - 12th grade students by audition - informal auditions will be held during the first rehearsal
~7th grade vocalists with previous Youth Choir experience are also welcome to audition
~Includes vocalists, guitars, keyboards and drums
~Leads worship regularly for Sunday night Lifeline, as well as occasionally for the 9:30 am worship service
~Pulse vocalists also participate with the Pulse Choir in leadership for Children's worship and other events as scheduled
*Note - Pulse membership requires regular participation in Lifeline, 4:30 - 6:00 pm on Sundays.
Rebellations (Youth Handbells)
~Sundays, 6:00 - 6:45 pm, in the Choir Room
~Begins September 15
~Open to all 6th - 12th grade students - no previous experience required
~Space for participation is limited - register early to ensure your spot
~Plays throughout the year at the 11:00 am worship service, and occasionally for concerts and other events
Kids NPraise
~Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, in the Centrum
~Begins September 4
~Open to 6th - 8th grade students as program participants - no previous experience required
~Open to 6th - 12th grade students as volunteers (supporting adult leadership in specific age groups or content areas)
~Includes choir, bells, drama and more
~Participates in 9:30 & 11:00 worship throughout the year and presents 2 musicals per year
Instruments of Praise
~Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Centrum
~Begins September 4, with new members welcome anytime
~Open to 6th - 12th grade students with at least 2 years playing experience on their instrument
~Includes woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion
~Plays regularly for the 11:00 am worship service, as well as cantatas and other special events
Youth Audio Visual Operators
~Youth Members of the AV Team support Youth Praise Team Rehearsals, Lifeline on Sundays, 3:15 - 6:00 pm, and other Youth events as needed
~Open to 6th - 12th grade students
~Training provided
~Includes opportunities for Sound Operators and Visual Media (Power Point, Google Slides, etc.) operators