1st United Methodist Church

Music

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to God's name."

Psalm 92:1

Ministry Through Music

All Music Ministry opportunities are open to anyone without audition or prior experience. The only requirement is a love of music and a genuine interest in sharing God's message through music in worship and outreach.

We share God’s word through music and song in many ways. Keep reading and you will find your place in the music ministry.

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Music Director

New Director to be Determined

Music Ministry Staff:

                                   Director of Music Ministries
Barbara Carter              Organist/Accompanist
Ruth Seiwell                   Director of Handbells
                                   Director of Wesley Singers
Frances Parks              Accompanist
Steve Corn         Contemporary Praise Band & Worship Leader

Jim Koch

Instrumental Music Coordinator

First United
Methodist Church
Lake Jackson
404 Azalea
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Phone Numbers
Church Office
979-297-3046
Fax 979-299-6612
School for
Little People
979-297-3641

Then Sings My Soul

There are times when this phrase simply describes it best. Those times we are filled with joy, those times we are filled with uncertainty or sorrow. There are times when music and song can help us share what is deep in our soul.

My Savior God To Thee

I am asking you to join others at First Church Lake Jackson in sharing your gift and talent with us in the music ministry. It does not matter if you have sung in a choir for many years or have never sung in a group before—we want to learn to sing praises and worship God together with you.

How Great Thou Art

Come and let the music fill you until your spirit is revived and renewed. Please read about the various music opportunities that are waiting for you and your family at First Church. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and to serve.

If you have questions about the music ministry, please call me at 297-3046

Please come and join us as we share our music to tell how great God is.

Choirfully,

Director of Music Ministries

SANCTUARY CHOIR

Sanctuary Choir is for men and women from high school age through senior adults who enjoy singing, and experiencing music and fellowship as they lead the music for the worship service at 11:00 a.m. Repertoire for the choir includes traditional anthems, contemporary music and major choral works. Child care is provided to enable those with small children to participate.

Schedule: Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Place: Choir Room

MEN’S CHORUS

Periodically and for special occasions, a Men's Chorus, directed by Gene Taylor, is formed from the Sanctuary Choir and supplemented by men of the congregation and community. Repertoire for the group includes barbershop-style tunes and traditional men's chorus music. Rehearsals begin about four weeks before a performance and are held before or after Sanctuary Choir rehearsal on Wednesday.

Sanctuary Choir rehearsal on Wednesday.

Instruments of Praise

If you play or have played a string, brass, woodwind, percussion, or keyboard instrument, you are encouraged to call the music office so we know who you are! Get the violin out of the closet! Oil the valves of the trumpet! Join other adult and student musicians to make a joyful sound with thanksgiving. To express you interest, please contact Jim Koch, Instrumental Music Coordinator via e-mail at jimkoch@bucband.org or call the church office.

Everyone succeeds by participating in a choir. Singing in a choir helps develop self-confidence and group skills.

ADULT MUSIC

VOCAL SOLOS, DUETS, QUARTETS, AND SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Vocal solos, duets, trios, quartets and other small ensembles are enhancements to our worship experiences in both contemporary and traditional styles. If you enjoy preparing and presenting solos, or would like to sing in a small ensemble,

please call the music office so that we can meet with you and work toward worship participation.

PRAISE BAND AND PRAISE TEAM

The Praise Band and Praise Team are always looking for additional musicians who play drums, guitar, or keyboard, and who enjoy the small ensemble style of singing contemporary worship music. The Praise Band and Team lead the contemporary worship service at 9:00 a.m.

Schedule: Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Place: Sanctuary

Leader: Steve Corn

TINTINNABULATION Youth and Adults

Tintinnabulation, the name of the combined youth and adult handbell choir, is open to all 7th through 12th graders and to adults. No previous ringing experience is needed. Those who have experience ringing in Chapel Bells are encouraged to continue their ringing in Tintinnabulation. The ability to read music is helpful, but not required. Techniques of ringing will be learned that will enable the group to present pieces for worship, participate in the annual Christmas Handbell Concert and to accompany choral anthems.

Schedule: Sunday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Place: Bell Choir Rehearsal Room upstairs

All ringing ensembles are open to new members anytime during the year!

MEMORIAL BELLS Youth and Adults

Memorial Bells is the advanced ringing ensemble of the church. This group has many years of experience ringing challenging music and attending various workshops and festivals. The choir is also a community relations group, helping to minister through music to the surrounding area. Although it is helpful to read music, it is not mandatory for participation.

Memorial Bells ring regularly for worship and special events, including the annual Christmas Handbell Concert. Plans for the group this year include participation in FebFest in Houston.

Schedule: Wednesday, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Place: Bell Choir Rehearsal Room

YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MUSIC

WESLEY SINGERS Third through Eighth Grade

The Wesley Singers is a group for children and adolescents enrolled in the 3rd through the 8th grade. The process of learning music and worship arts continues for these children. The Wesley Singers sing for various worship services and programs. The final rehearsal of the year features a trip to a retirement or nursing home to sing for the residents.

Schedule: Wednesday afternoon. Please use the McKeithan Chapel portico and entrance for bringing and picking up choristers.

3:30 p.m. Gathering, Snack time and Devotion in the Asbury Room

4:00 p.m. Rehearsal

4:45 p.m. Dismissal

YOUTH PRAISE

Youth Praise is always looking for additional musicians who play drums, guitar, or keyboard, and who enjoy the small ensemble style of singing contemporary worship music. Youth Praise infrequently provides worship music in all services.

Schedule: Sunday, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Place: Youth Center

Leader: Steve Corn

JOYFUL NOISE Kindergarten through Second Grade

The Joyful Noise Choir is for children enrolled in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. This choir teaches young children proper singing technique as well as instilling a love of music and rhythm. The Joyful Noise Choir sings periodically for various worship services and during special holiday programs.

Schedule: Wednesday afternoon. Please use the McKeithan Chapel portico and entrance for bringing and picking up choristers.

3:30 p.m. Gathering, Snack time and Devotion in the Asbury Room

4:00 p.m. Rehearsal

4:45 p.m. Dismissal

WESLEY SINGERS Third through Eighth Grade

Described above.

CHAPEL BELLS AND CHAPEL CHIMERS Third through Eighth Grade (Suspended until further notice)

Chapel Chimers is a beginning ringing experience for children who have never rung handbells or chimes previously. The children progress to ringing handbells in Chapel Bells. Young musicians learn basic ringing and music skills in both Chapel Chimers and Chapel Bells. No music reading skills are necessary or expected. Both groups participate in worship and special programs during the year. Chapel Bells and Chapel Chimers rehearse following the singing choir experience to reduce transportation problems. Both groups participate in Kid's Fall Ringing Jubilee in October and the Christmas Handbell Concert.

Schedule: Wednesday, 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Place: Chapel Bells and Chapel Chimers rehearse in the Bell Choir Rehearsal Room

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