Music Ministries
We welcome musicians at every level to participate and add to our worshiping community.
Claremont UMC has a love and passion for music. Music moves people and cultivates a spirit of worship.
We embrace a diversity of music styles and expressions because we believe these diverse expressions speak to God’s creative and inclusive spirit that speaks to every generation.
Our staff and many members of our worshiping community offer their gifts and graces to the church's music ministry!
MUsic Ministries
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The Sanctuary Choir is a ministry that offers its voice and love of music to our church. The choir regularly offers anthems and other special musical offerings to shape the worship experience.
This choir has rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm and Sunday morning at 8:30 am.
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Our handbells offer special music throughout the year. This group has musicians at every level. They say that if you can count to four, you join the handbells.
Handbells rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm
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Our youth joins together on Sundays after worship to practice and improve their skills with the chimes. They play on special Sundays throughout the year.
The youth meet every Sunday from 11:30 to 12:00.
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Our children (k-5th grade) are developing a love for music and exploring their singing skills. They offer their talents for special Sundays.
Our kids practice following worship on Sunday mornings.
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We are excited to invite the community to "Music Speaks Beyond Borders", a world music series celebrating the sacred worth of every culture through music. This free concert series brings professional ensembles, bands, and soloists from diverse musical traditions to Claremont in the Spring and Fall every year. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected to help sustain this series and bring more world-class musicians to Claremont.
Our inaugural concert will feature "Keiju Kollektiv" a professional Nordic Folk Ensemble based in Los Angeles presenting:
"Tales of the North"
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 3:00 PM