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WELCOME TO MUSIC AND FINE ARTS - DOWNTOWN
The Music and Fine Arts Ministry at First Methodist Houston offers an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for all to serve. Our purpose is to glorify God. (Psalm 33:3) Our mission is to edify each other in the body of Christ. (I Thessalonians 5:11) Our vision is to multiply God’s Kingdom. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Ministries for Music and Fine Arts at First Methodist Houston's Downtown Campus include:
Adult Choir • Adult Bells • Youth Choir
Youth Bells • Drama
For questions or more information, please contact us:
Staff Contact: Mike Ware -
Director of Music & Fine Arts - Downtown Campus
mware@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1800
Administrative Asst.: Ruth Brown -
rbrown@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1824
Organist: Dr. Elaine Walters -
ewalters@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1820
Below you can link up to UPCOMING EVENTS as well as view more information about each of the MUSIC and FINE ARTS MINISTRIES.
UPCOMING EVENT - PATRIOTIC CONCERT
As part of July Revival, join us on Sunday, July 5 at 6 p.m. for the annual Patriotic Concert followed by a "Pie-a la-mode Social". Read more
UPCOMING EVENT - GUEST ARTIST SERIES - NOEL BOULEY
On Sunday, July 12, at the 8:45 and 11 a.m, services, returning by popular demand, we welcome bass-baritone, Noel Bouley as our guest artist. Read more
UPCOMING EVENT - GUEST ARTIST SERIES - CHRIS FIORINI
On Sunday, August 2, at the 8:45 and 11 a.m, services, we welcome tenor, and Downtown Choir member, Chris Fiorini, as our guest artist. Read more
UPCOMING EVENT - GUEST ARTIST - SANDRA CAMPBELL
On Sunday, August 23, at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services we welcome soprano, and Downtown Choir member, Sandra Campbell as ourt guest artist. Read more
ADULT CHOIR
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.
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!
Please call Ruth Brown for interview information at: rbrown@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1824..
ADULT BELLS
The Sanctuary Ringers are a very active handbell group that plays special music for several services throughout the year. The group also presents holiday music and a performs collaborative concert with ringers from the Rejoice Ringers and ringers from the Westchase Campus. The Sanctuary Ringers ring anywhere from 3 to 5 octaves and have a 6th octave for special pieces. The 6 octave set of English handbells and 5 octaves of chimes represent one of the larger collections of bells in the area.
Directed by Dr. Terry Morris, this instrumental group includes many trained musicians but there is always the opportunity to learn to play. All you need is a heart centered on worship, a desire to work and learn, and the ability to attend rehearsals and play at both morning services when called upon. The ability to read rhythm and perform the physical acts of ringing and malloting are desirable as well. Substitute ringers are regularly utilized in rehearsals and presentations. Rehearsals are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. every Wednesday between Labor Day and Christmas Eve in the fall and winter; and we return after New Year's Day and ring until the Sunday before Memorial Day.
Please contact Dr. Morris at tmbaritone@sbcglobal.net for more information. .
YOUTH CHOIR
The Youth Choir is a diverse group of singers that meet once a week for about an hour. This group is for 6th-12th graders who like to sing! No training? No problem! If you like to sing, we will teach you! No formal training necessary!! We are a close group that travels together, worships together and has fun together! Our rehearsals are on Sundays from 1 - 1:45 p.m. at the Westchase Campus. If you attend the downtown services, there is a shuttle that leaves right after the 11 a.m. service and brings you back to the church after youth group,The LINK!, meets. This amazing choir traveled to Baylor University the past 3 years and participated in the Baylor Youth Cue Festival! In June of 2009, the Youth Choir will be traveling to Washington D.C. to attend the Nation's Capitol Youth Cue Festival for 5 nights! Join us and sing praises to God, meet new people and make friends for life!
If you want more information about this group, please contact Andrea Brown at singerf12@yahoo.com or Molly Ness at mness@fmhouston.com.
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YOUTH BELLS
Rejoice Ringers, the Youth Hand Bell Choir, is designed to help youth grow in their love of music while serving Christ. We strive to create music that leads the congregation to worshipful experience. This ensemble is open to Youth grades 6th -12th who have a love to learn music. We play in worship services and special events. Beginners are welcome! Rehearsals are on Sundays 9 -9:45 a.m. downstairs in the bell room next door to the choir room.
For more information, contact Amanda Kahn at: AKhan@pasadenaisd.org.
DRAMA
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.
On August 16, members of the Sanctuary Choir will present an Italian Opera Dinner Theater, featuring crowd pleasers from well known operas.
For more information email Dr. Morris at tmbaritone@sbcglobal.net.
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