Welcome to the NRUMC Festival Choir!
We are so excited to launch the NRUMC Festival Choir as part of our Back to Church Festival Sunday on September 21, 2025. This special choir will bring together new and longtime members of our church family to lift our voices in praise, celebration, and unity.
The Rehearsal Dates we are looking at:
📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 7:00 PM
All rehearsals will take place at New Rochelle United Methodist Church in the sanctuary. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so we can begin on time.
What to Expect
- We’ll prepare music for the festival service, including powerful hymns and special selections.
- Materials (lyrics, sheet music, and practice recordings) will be put in binders for you to practice as well as posted here on this webpage.
- Whether you are a seasoned singer or joining a choir for the very first time, you are welcome.
This Festival Choir is more than just singing together—it’s a way of celebrating faith, building community, and welcoming new friends into the NRUMC Family.
We can’t wait to see you in rehearsal and to make a joyful sound together on Back to Church Sunday!
With gratitude and joy,
Isaac ben Ayala
NRUMC Music Director
Festival Choir Directory (admin only)
Below, please find my proposed selections for Back To Church Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Reverend Hicks will making the final decisions on music selections for this service.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
p&w #1: Every Praise (Hezekiah Walker)
p&w #2: Here I Am To Worship
HYMNS
Opening: Great Is The Lord
Preparation: I Need You To Survive
Response: Spirit of The Living G-d
Special Selection: I Trust in G-d
Closing: We Are the Church
Postlude: My Tribute – Refrain