MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
Smoky Hill United Methodist Church offers a full range of opportunities to express your musical of fine arts talent. From choirs for all ages to instrumental groups, SHUMC has a rich and diverse fine arts heritage.
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M.A.S.H. (Musical Arts at Smoky Hill): 2010-2011 - This team will be looking at new ways to strategize – vision – plan our musical events here at Smoky Hill to ensure a strong, healthy, and growing program. Becky Stevens – Staff Liaison
Jean Ford – Theater Art Productions (TAP)
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Diane Hutchinson – Good News Singers
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Pete Wikowsky – Chancel Choir/Crystal Bells ykowski5@aol.com
Candace Ellman – Instrumental/Cherub Choir
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Mark Ferguson – Adult/Youth Praise Bands
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Summer Bartshe – New Members/Fine Arts
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CONTACT NUMBERS
Director of Music
Dr. Vicki Burrichter
303-690-9816 Ext. 215VickiB@smokyhillumc.orgAssociate Director of Music
Becky Stevens
303-690-9816 Ext. 214
becstevens@tds.net
beckys@smokyhillumc.org
Ensemble Leaders:
Cherub Choir:
Candace Ellman – c.ellman@earthlink.netJuice Box Praise Band:
Brenda Givan – brenda.givan@comcast.net Trish Cannon – tlcandpete1994@yahoo.com
Chancel Choir Council:
2010-2011
- Co-President
Genny Tribbett
- Co-President
Pete Wikowsky
- Secretary
Alicia Harper
- Hospitality Chair
Ann Eastwood
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Vicki Burrichter / Director of Music / Music Office – 208B
Vicki comes to us from Mile Hi Church in Lakewood and has been a church Music Minister and soloist at various churches since she was 18. Vicki has taught college, high school and elementary school and currently teaches private voice out of her home. She also has a choir of foster/adopted children who sing with adults. Visit her website at www.drvickiburrichter.com to learn more about her and please join us in our growing music ministry at Smoky Hill.
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Becky Stevens
/ Associate Director of Music / Music Office – 208B
Celebrating her 20th year at Smoky Hill UMC, Becky accompanies the choirs, provides service music for the three Sunday worship services, plays keyboard for Soul Support Praise Band and directs the 4 handbell ensembles. Becky has accompanied John Rutter’s Gloria, the original musical Wyonella-Cinderella Goes West, and the performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors in January 2010.
She has directed the Christmas Community Handbell Concert here at SHUMC and is an active member in the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR). In 2008, she attended the International Handbell Symposium held in Florida and worked with handbell ringers and directors from around the world. In 2010 she attended the area XI conference in Tucson, AZ.
Becky works part-time at SHUMC and also owns a medical transcription company. In addition to the music program at SHUMC, Becky also enjoys reading, gardening, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
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ADULT VOCAL ENSEMBLES
Chancel Choir – sings weekly at the 9:15 or 10:45 am Sunday services. We welcome any and all adult singers with a wide range of musical backgrounds. There is no audition required. Nursery is provided for both rehearsals and on Sunday morning.
Rehearsals: Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm (rm. 208)
Director: TBAGood News Singers (GNS) – is a 13 member auditioned and selected ensemble from the Chancel Choir who sings spirited a cappella music. At this time we are not looking for any additional singers.
Rehearsals: Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 pm (rm. 208)
Director: TBA
YOUTH & CHILDREN VOCAL ENSEMBLES
Cherub Choir – Age 4-1/2 – 2nd grade choir learns fundamentals of singing through fun songs and motions.Parents whose children attend a 9:15 class should plan to pick up their children from Sunday School and bring them to the Cherub rehearsal. Parents are then welcome to sit in on the rehearsal or they may go enjoy a cup of coffee and some fellowship, returning at 10:45 to pick up their children. The Cherub choir sings approximately once a month at the 10:45 service. On Sundays when the Cherubs sing during worship, parents are asked to pick up their children as they exit the sanctuary at the conclusion of their song.
Rehearsals: 1st & 3rd Sundays 10:30 – 10:45 am (212)
Director: Candace Ellman
Heavenly Harmony – 3rd thru 5th grade choir that sings for worship once a month.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:30 pm (rm. 208)
Director: Becky StevensYouth Choir – 6th – 12th grade choir that sings for worship once a month.
Rehearsals: Sundays 5:00 – 6:00 pm (rm. 208)
Director: Becky Stevens
PRAISE BANDS
“Soul Support” – Adult Praise Band –At this time we are not looking for new members.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Leader: TBA“Juice Box” – Youth Praise Band – plays for morning worship and youth events. At this time we are not looking for new members.
Rehearsals: Sundays 4:30 – 6:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Adult Leaders: Brenda Givan, Trish Cannon
HANDBELL ENSEMBLES
Adult
Crystal Bells – is an experienced, auditioned bell choir that plays for morning worship and at massed ringings.
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Sanctuary)
Director: Becky StevensSmoky Hill Ringers – is an adult bell choir that plays for morning worship. No audition required.
Rehearsals: Sundays 1:45 - 2:45 pm (Sanctuary)
Director: Becky Stevens
Youth & Children
Heavenly Ringers – 3rd – 5th grade beginning handbell choir.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:45pm (Sanctuary)
Director: Becky StevensNouveau Carillon – 6th – 12th grade choir that plays for worship once a month and at mass ringings.
Rehearsals: Sundays 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Sanctuary)
Director: Becky Stevens
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
Brass Ensemble – plays for all 3 worship services once a month. We welcome any player with at least 2 years of brass experience. No audition is required. Currently seeking an additional trumpet player.
Rehearsals: 1st & 3rd Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Rm 208)
Director: TBAStrings/Woodwinds – plays for all 3 worship services once a month. We welcome any player with at least 2 years of instrumental experience. No audition is required.
Rehearsals: Sundays 12noon - 1:00 pm (Rm 208)
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Smoky Hill Fine Arts Gallery
A variety of fine arts are displayed in our Gathering Space by congregational and community artists. Please take time to stop by and enjoy the works of art and to sign our guest registry. You can also get involved with Carol Wadleigh’s art classes.
Staff contact: TBA
Smoky Hill Players/Theater Arts Productions
Every year Smoky Hill does a musical or theater production. Some of our past productions have included: Men in Beards, Medieval Christmas Feast, and Wyonella-Cinderella Goes West. Sign-ups are posted frequently in the bulletin and on the music board outside of the choir room. Come be a part of this fun and exciting group!
Chair: Jean Ford
Smoky Hill Poetry Corner
Come enjoy your favorite poetry with a snack and fellowship at the “Poetry Corner”. This group meets the last Friday of the month.
Contact: King Hastings (303) 693-0972
Special Music
Are you too busy to make a commitment to a group long term? We always need special music! If you are someone who enjoys singing or playing on a solo basis, please tell us. We enjoy featuring soloists or groups throughout the program year. Consider sharing your musical or fine arts gift with us.
Upcoming Exhibits
- TBA – Stop by the office for framing & hanging instructions. Call Carol for info at 303-690-9816.
Art Classes
- SEEING A NEW WAY art course for beginners at 7 pm in room L26 Class is taught by Carol Wadleigh. Find the artist in yourself and improve your drawing skills! See detailed description in yellow Adult Ed Book. Register with Carol Wadleigh, 303-690-9816, ext 200 or indicate your interest on the Sign Me Up sheet.
- Get Intimate with the Beauty of God’s Creation PAINTING COURSE for beginners at 9 am in room L26 taught by Carol Wadleigh. Learn how to see and mix colors, and use your paint brush to express yourself when using paints. See detailed description in Adult Ed Book. Register with Carol Wadleigh, 303-690-9816, ext 200 or indicate your interest on the Sign Me Up sheet.
