First United Methodist Church of Winter Park
 

Music Ministry Offerings 2009-10

 

Sing with us for Lent and Easter!

Come Sing with Us!
The Music Ministry is inviting people who do not sing with the Chancel Choir every week to share in presenting the Easter music. We are asking singers not presently attending on Wednesday nights to come from 7:00 to 7:40 for the Easter music rehearsals. We ask that you make the rehearsals that are possible for you and the dress rehearsals.

Easter Rehearsal Schedule:

  • March 10, 17, 24, Wednesdays, 7 to 7:40 pm, Wesleyan Building choir room
  • March 31, Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 pm, final dress rehearsal with orchestra in the sanctuary
  • April 1, Holy Thursday Service, 7 pm, No Greater Sacrifice
  • April 2, Good Friday Service, 7 pm, Service of Darkness
  • April 4, Easter Worship Services, 9:45 and 11:00 am

Choir Ministries

Adult Music Ministry

Chancel Choir - Wednesday, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
The Chancel Choir is the primary worship choir of the music ministry.  They rehearse and sing weekly in worship in addition to special events and seasonal music presentations.  Nursery is provided by reservation only.

Adult Mixed Ensemble (by director's recommendation) - Wednesday, 6:15 - 7:10 pm
A mixed adult ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings regularly in worship.  Music reading and advanced vocal skills strongly encouraged.  Email Michael Roberts for details.  Nursery is provided by reservation only.

Grace Ensemble (women) - Thursday, 11 am -  noon
An adult ladies ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings regularly in worship. The ensemble performs traditional, contemporary, secular and sacred music with worship responsibilities, as well as community outreach and service. Nursery is provided by reservation only.

Women's Chamber Choir - Wednesday (monthly), 7 - 7:30 pm
An adult ladies chamber ensemble that rehearses the first Wednesday of the month and sings monthly in worship. The ensemble's membership is by director’s recommendation and performs a variety of choral literature.

Men's Choir - rehearses quarterly as announced
The Men’s Choir rehearses 30 minutes before the worship service in which they are singing and then sings in worship. Ensemble membership this season is by showing up.

Youth Music Ministry

Youth Choir - Sunday, 5 - 6 pm
The Youth Choir is the primary youth worship choir of the music ministry. They rehearse weekly and sing regularly in worship as well as special events. They tour every summer performing a Christian based musical which is funded mainly through a spring dinner theatre and fundraisers. A minimum required attendance must be maintained to participate.

Girls' Ensemble (auditioned) - rehearsal times to be announced
An auditioned middle school girls ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings regularly in worship. Music reading and advanced vocal skills strongly encouraged. Ensemble members must be an active member of the Youth Choir. Email Michael Roberts for audition times and details.

Male Ensemble - Sunday, 5 - 6 pm
A non-auditioned boys ensemble that rehearses weekly and sings in worship.

Children's Choir Ministry

          Click here to register for Children's Choir.

Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Music Time - Wednesday, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Music activity for age 4 (by September 1) and above. This is not a performance based choir, but a learning based music time which will include singing, playing instruments, movement and worship skills.

Primary Choir - Wednesday 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Students in grades 1 and 2 will enjoy a variety of activities including choir singing and, in the fall, rotating small group offerings of Orff instruments, movement and dance, music games and singing skills and worship skills. In the second semester, students may choose groups which they would like to explore in more depth.

Elementary Choir - Wednesday 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Students in grades 3 through 5 will enjoy a variety of activities including choir singing and, in the fall, rotating small group offerings of Orff instruments, recorders, guitar, movement and dance, music games and singing skills and worship skills.  In the second semester, students may choose groups which they would like to explore in more depth.

Instrumental Ministries

Handbell Ministry

Celebration Handbells - Sunday, 6 - 7 pm
An adult bell choir for experienced players that rehearses weekly and plays regularly in worship as well as community outreach, special events and seasonal music presentations.  Music reading skills strongly encouraged.

Senior Adult Handbells - rehearsal times to be announced
An adult bell choir that will rehearse weekly and play in worship as well as community outreach events.  Rehearsal times will be determined by leadership and choir membership.  Music reading skills strongly encouraged.

Youth Handbells - rehearsal times to be announced
A youth bell choir that will rehearse weekly and play in worship as well as community outreach events.  Rehearsal times will be determined by leadership and choir membership.  Music reading skills strongly encouraged.

Instrumental Ministry

Church Orchestra - monthly evening rehearsal
Youth through adult instrumentalists will rehearse monthly and perform special music and accompaniment for various worship services and seasonal presentations.  Players should be at a moderately advanced level.  Rehearsal time will be determined by leadership and ensemble membership.

String Ensemble - to be announced
A string ensemble that will rehearse weekly and play in worship, as well as community outreach events.  Rehearsal time will be determined by leadership and ensemble membership.  Music reading skills strongly encouraged.

Piano players are need for all choirs and ensembles!

 
copyright © 2009: Contact webmaster