We believe that music is a great experience of worship in both the traditional and contemporary services. You are invited to join the choir or the band, following your gifts and passions that the Lord has freely given.
Music is a gift from God to express what mere words find inadequate. At Dauphin Way, Christians of all ages may express their faith, sing praise to their Creator, and lead our parish in its worship by participating in one of our choirs or ensembles. United Methodists are a singing people. Beginning with our founders, John and Charles Wesley, music has been an integral part of our denomination. Our music ministry offers singing and instrumental ensembles to provide many diverse opportunities for involvement and witness.
We invite you to become a part of our ministry as we seek to serve God through music and the arts.
Rev. Isaac holds a Master in Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN and a Master of Arts in music ministry from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. A singer, conductor, and composer, he holds a music degree from the University of Indianapolis and has studied and toured internationally as a choral director and soloist. Darrin was commissioned as a deacon in the United Methodist Church in June 2026. Before his appointment to Dauphin Way UMC in January of 2025, he served as the associate pastor and director of music at Point Washington UMC in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and the director of the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale in Niceville, FL.
Natalie Isaac holds a degree in music education from the university of indianapolis and is currently pursuing a master of divinity at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. An organist, pianist, vocalist, and educator, she has taught PreK-12th grade students in public and private schools and maintained private studios while working as an accompanist and church musician. Prior to coming to DWUMC in January of 2025, Natalie founded the Music Academy at Point Washington and served as the associate director of music and pianist at Point Washington UMC in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Darrin and Natalie married in 2017 and have three children together.
The Chancel Choir is made up of adults ages 18 and above who witness their faith by singing, experience God through their music and find a fellowship of believers who seek to serve. The choir serves as the principal choir for the 11:00 a.m. worship service. This choir rehearses each Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the music suite found in the basement below the sanctuary. Sunday rehearsals are thirty minutes prior to the service. No audition is necessary. Persons who want to share their faith by singing and who will commit to regular attendance to Wednesday rehearsal and Sunday worship are always welcome. Child care is always provided with reservations.
In addition to weekly worship, the choir has made a recording of favorite anthems, regularly performs large works with orchestra and has sung for special events including the ordination service of the Alabama / West Florida Annual Conference. One annual highlight is the choir’s participation in the Annual White Christmas Service which features all the choirs and orchestra in a service of Lesson and Carols.
The Cherub Choir is our youngest choir, made up of children 4 and 5 years old (by September 1). This choir meets during Sunday evening Children’s Programming throughout the academic year. The choir experience offers the children an opportunity to share their Christian joy through music in addition to building a musical foundation that includes: an introduction to musical symbols, singing, rhythms, and movement.
The Joyful Noise Choir is made up of children from 1st through 3rd grade. This choir meets during Sunday evening Children’s Programming throughout the academic year. The choir experience offers the children an opportunity to share their Christian joy through music in addition to building a musical foundation that includes: an introduction to musical symbols, singing, rhythms, and movement. The Cherubs sing regularly at the worship services and participate in our annual White Christmas Service.
The Wesley Singers is our elementary age choir at Dauphin Way. From September through April on Sunday evenings at 4:30 pm our children 4th – 8th grades gather in our music suite. In addition, choristers participate in special worship services throughout the year, such as our annual White Christmas Service and Palm Sunday.
The Chancel Ringers are made up of adults who enjoy sharing their musical talents through handbell ringing; the choir requires music proficiency and some ringing experience. The choir offers their music regularly in Sunday worship services, participates in specials services and presents concerts at the church as well as in the community. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 5:15 until 6:00 from September until June.
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