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music
For centuries, music has been an integral part of the worshipping life of most Christian denominations, not least the Methodist Church which was famously said to be "born in song". Church music relies almost entirely on live performers who often exercise a crucial role in worship. It was for this reason that the Methodist Church Music Society (MCMS) was formed in 1935.
From its origin as a group of organists and choirmasters, MCMS developed to support all types of music within the Methodist Church, and ArtServe will continue to encourage the full range of music in worship. If you can't see what you are looking for in this section of the website, please let us know: click here to suggest subjects we should be covering or to submit content you would like to see included.
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organ
Everything connected with the use of organs and other keyboard instruments in worship.
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choirs
This is where you can find advice about forming or running a church choir. Many choirs struggle to find enough singers to perform traditional SATB repertoire, but there are other types of music which a small choir can sing and which can be just as enriching to worship.
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hymns and songs
Everything to do with hymns and worship songs: resources, choosing hymns, choosing tunes, learning new songs, musician and preacher working together, copyright issues, and more.
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instruments and bands
Advice and suggestions for using instruments in worship, whether a single melody instrument, an ad hoc music group, or a worship band.
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writing and composing
Here we will offer advice for budding writers and composers, as well as stories about prominent writers and composers. We may occasionally run competitions and invite your submissions.
