First UMC of Middlebury

Lifting the love of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ

Sam Pohl, Bell Choir Director



The Bell Choir Ministry offers a different flavor and variety to our worship experience. Sam Pohl brings dedication and experience to this music ministry. The choir meets most Wednesday evenings to prepare, practice and fellowship. The choir has performed outside the church at the Middlebury Fall Festival and community Lenten Services.

Sam is a graduate of IU and taught band in the public school system for four years prior to joining the Air Force. Sam retired from twenty years in the Air Force as an Air Force Band Commander. He and his family lived in several states and Sam has performed in most.

Sam and his wife Sue, have two children, Brittany attends Ball State University and Christopher, IUPUI.  Sam works for Odyssey Group in Bristol.