Music Ministry at First Church
The Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church Plano, uses music to generate excitement, beauty, and inspiration in our services of worship. The choral and instrumental programs are intended to nurture those involved and to give a means of contributing in worship, outreach, and praise as well as an opportunity for personal growth and enjoyment. Our Music Ministry family welcomes anyone who would like to join us in this most rewarding endeavor. Whether you are a professional musician or someone who wishes to join a musical group for the first time, we have a place for you! We offer a variety of ensembles and musical styles for any musical taste and experience level. Anyone wishing to receive more information about participating in our Music Ministry, please contact Nathan Frank, Director of Music and Worship at nfrank@firstmethodistplano.org.
Choral Music Ministry for Adults
The Chancel Choir provides worship leadership each Sunday at the 11:00 am service. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00 pm. Childcare is provided. Click on the link above to learn more about the Chancel Choir!
Revelation
Revelation is our praise choir that leads worship during the 9:45 am worship service. This ensemble sings vocal arrangements in contemporary style and helps to lead congregational singing. Revelation rehearses with the LinC Band each Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:45 pm and is under the direction of Michael Barrett, Director of Contemporary Music. With questions about Revelation or the LinC Band, please contact Michael at mbarrett@firstmethodistplano.org.
Grace Notes
Grace Notes is a mixed chamber group for adult voices that sing in worship and other events outside the church. The ensemble sings music from the Baroque period to the most contemporary style. Members of this ensemble also sing in the Chancel Choir and an audition with the Minister of Music is required. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:20 pm and childcare is provided.
SpiritDove for Women
SpiritDove is a vocal ensemble for women directed by Robin Anderson. These ladies sing in a variety of styles in SSAA settings. The group rehearses in the Choir Suite each Sunday evening from 5:45-6:45 pm.
Handbell Ensembles for Adults
Both Adult Handbell Ensembles - Beginning & Advanced - have openings for ringers!
Call Christina Bausman for information.
Chancel Ringers
The Chancel Ringers is our advanced handbell ensemble for adults with music reading skills or some handbell experience. This handbell choir rehearses each Wednesday from 6:15-7:25 pm in our Handbell Room #114. Our organist, Christina Bausman, serves this group's leader as well as the Handbell Coordinator for the church and is responsible to maintain the entire bell program working in conjunction with our volunteer directors. To participate in the Handbell program or if you need more information, contact Nathan Frank, Director of Music and worship at nfrank@firstmethdistplano.org.
Carillon Ringers
Carillon Ringers is a beginning handbell group for adults and is directed by Kimberly Deschner. Some music reading ability is helpful but not necessary. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00 during the school year. No auditions are required. For more information, contact Nathan Frank at nfrank@firstmethdistplano.org.
Instrumental Ensembles
LinC Contemporary Band
The band leads worship along with the Revelation Choir during the 9:45 am blended service.
First Church Orchestra
The First Church Orchestra is composed of adult and high school youth instrumentalists who have experience from beginning band all the way to professional instrumental ensembles. The group is a fixture in our 11:00 worship service and plays service music, and accompanies congregational singing as well as serving as regular accompanist for our Chancel Choir. The First Church Orchestra rehearses each Wedsnesday at 7:15 pm in the sanctuary and the group is open to all interested persons with the approval of the Director of Instrumental Music. For more information, contact Blake Edmondson, Director of Instrumental Music at bedmondson@firstmethodistplano.org or call the music office at (972)423-4506, ext. 121.
Small Instrumental Ensembles
First Church enjoys a large group of talented instrumentalists in our Music Ministry. Because of this blessing, we have a variety of small instrumental ensembles (Brass/percussion, Woodwinds, and Strings) who perform music in worship regularly during the church year. Rehearsals for these groups are called on an "as-needed" basis. If you would like to participate or have questions about any of our ensembles, contact Blake Edmondson, Director of Instrumental Music at bedmondson@firstmethodistplano.org or call the music office at (972)423-4506, ext. 121.
Youth Music Opportunities
is for youth in grades 6-12 who have a desire to minister through music. The choir sings at the 8:30 am worship service most Sundays, but occasionally at other services and in the greater Plano community. Rehearsals are in the choir room (M180) every Sunday afternoon from 4-5:30 pm. The NHYC host a dinner show/auction each year that raises funds to support our youth choir tour/mission trip each summer. To learn more about the NHYC or to become a member, contact Nathan Frank at nfrank@firstmethodistplano.org.
Celebration Ringers Youth Handbell Choir
Celebration Ringers is for all youth, grades 6-12, who are interested in learning the art of handbell ringing. The ensemble rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 during the school in the Handbell Room (#114) and is under the direction of Amber Corjay. This bell choir is open to any youth who wish to participate.
Music Opportunities for Children
Visit our Children Music Ministries Website! www.firstmethodistplano.org/ChildrensChoirs
If you are interested in any of these groups or desire more information, contact our Director of Music & Worship at (972) 423-4506, x113.
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