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Staff Contacts:
Interim Director of Traditional Worship - 9am:
Dr. Gerald Ray - gray@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4700
Director of Contemporary Worship - 11:12am:
Jemine Leigh - jleigh@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4700
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Administrative Asst.: Bonnie King -
bking@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4799 |
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| What is truly exciting about our Music and Fine Arts Ministry at Westchase Campus is its rich diversity and its attention to the needs of those families residing in West Houston. We are blessed to sit on 30 acres of land, filled with sprawling green fields; a first class Sports & Recreation facility - the Quillian Center; a school - Wesley Academy; and two beautiful worship spaces: a 2,500 seat Worship Center and concert space, and an intimate, 250 seat, Hinson Chapel. These rooms allow singers, dancers, actors, and instrumentalists of all ages a wonderful opportunity to share their love for Jesus Christ, through their Fine Art. |
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| Since 2000, we have hosted a number of exciting concerts, featuring some of the greatest artists living: the Oakridge Boys, and Ray Price; singers Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, CeCe Winans, and Jonathan Pierce; dance ensembles Ballet Magnificat, from Atlanta, and Ballet Grace, from Houston; pianists, Dino, and Joe Sample; Jazz flautist, Hubert Laws; and, the Philadelphia Organ Quartet; West Houston Civic Symphony; Prairie View A&M chorus, directed by Jan Taylor; and, a host of High School and Middle School choirs and instrumental ensembles. |
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| We have also held yearly Art Shows, Coffee Houses, and concerts featuring regional and local artisans, artists, and musicians gifting us with the sights and sounds of our African-American Heritage, our Latin Heritage, and our Oriental Heritage. |
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| Our musicians and actors have also performed full productions of: The Music Man, Godspell, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Seussical the Musical, How To Eat Like a Child and Never Grow up, The Word on the Street, an original musical, and a host of other wonderful productions |
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| On Sunday we have two very diverse worship settings:
At 9:00am our worship service is a traditional model, steeped in the rich musical heritage and history of the Methodist Church. The Worship Choir rehearses each Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 pm in the Choir Rehearsal Room of the Music Suite.
At 11:12am our worship service is a contemporary model, filled with the music and the songs of artists of today. The Worship Team rehearses each Tuesday from 7 - 9pm in the Worship Center.
To get more information or audition for either of these talented groups, contact Bonnie King - bking@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4799.
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| The ADULT CHOIR plays an integral part in the worship experience at the Downtown Campus. They lead the congregation in two traditional morning worship services each week. The choir sings a variety of sacred music incorporating classics, traditional anthems, hymn arrangements and spirituals. They also present several concerts annually, including seasonal services during Advent, Christmas, and Lent, accompanied by full orchestra. A Broadway Revue and/or Patriotic Concert is frequently planned during the summer months. Open to all adult singers, the choir family is a close fellowship for those who love to sing. |
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| It is not necessary to have a trained voice to be a member of our Sanctuary Choir. The requirements are a voice that blends with others, some choral experience, the ability to read music, and a respect for the responsibilities of membership. Rehearsals are held in the Choir Room (downstairs from the Sanctuary) on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Child care is available. New singers are always welcome! |
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| For interview information, contact Deborah Mathews at: dmathews@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1824. |
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| The Drama Ministry is another active ministry at First Methodist Houston. Dr. Terry Morris is the Director of Drama Ministries and is charged with organizing and staging the Christmas Eve Processional and Live Nativity, the Living Last Supper, and other dramatic productions that occur throughout the year. Most recently, members of the Sanctuary Choir presented an Italian Opera Dinner Theater, The True Story of Cinderella, Amahl and the Night Visitors, a Valentine Serenade, and a Broadway Dinner Theater. |
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| On August 16, members of the Sanctuary Choir will present an Italian Opera Dinner Theater, featuring crowd pleasers from well known operas. |
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| For more information email Dr. Morris at tmbaritone@sbcglobal.net. |
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