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Music
M u s i c M i n i s t r y The Music Ministry exists for several reasons but the primary is to lead others in worship of the Everlasting and Eternal God! It is a joy, privilege and awesome responsibility to lead worship through music. We also want to provide music training, discipleship and fellowship through our various groups. This is possible from the youngest in our graded children's choirs up through the most mature of our Golden Notes as we learn about music, worship, hymnody, and God's Word. There are a multitude of opportunities awaiting you and your family to use your gifts for the Lord at Pine Forest. We have three morning worship services each Sunday and our musical heritage is evident! Whether you enjoy the traditional worship at 8:45 and 11:00 with hymns accompanied by our organ and piano, or the contemporary flair of the Gathering at 9:00 with the praise band, music is an integral part of all three. The Chancel Choir sings each week at 11:00 and our other choirs are featured on a regular basis in worship.
Adult Vocal Choirs Chancel Choir Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Wed. 7:00-8:30PM Age: adults If you have a passion for worship and desire to help to lead the church in praise, please join the Chancel Choir! Chancel Choir is open to any interested singer, college age or older, without audition. These fine singers lead in worship each week at our 11:00 service as well as presenting 2 musicals each year (Spring and Christmas). Membership is open enrollment year around and rehearsals are in the choir room, adjacent to the sanctuary on the 2nd floor. Golden Notes Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Wed. 2:00-2:45PM Age: 50 and better This group is for any mature adults who enjoy singing gentle tunes and great fellowship! Each month (the 3rd Sunday) they sing for our 8:45 service as well as monthly at a local nursing facility. Rehearsals are easily accessible in the Fellowship Hall.
Adult Praise Band Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Wed. 8:30-10PM This ensemble provides leadership each week to our 9:00 Gathering praise and worship time with guitars, drums, keyboard and other rhythm instruments as well as voices. Openings are by audition only. Men's Ensemble
Director: George Durden
Rehearsals: Wed 8:30 PM As Needed
Our church has been TREMENDOUSLY blessed with talented men who love to sing. Made up of the Tenors and Basses from the Chancel Choir, these guys sing traditional four part harmony (without batting an eye!) for our 8:45 and 11:00 services on a regular basis.
For information on any of these music opportunities, please email me at mary.crowson@pfumc.com or call Mary at the church at 272-2441.
S C A T Student Creative Arts Team Grades 6-12
2011 Music and Mission Trip Boston, Massachusetts June 2011 SPARK (Students Praising a Risen King) Youth Choir Director: Mary Crowson Sundays 4:30-5:30PM Praise in Motion Director: Kathy Boles Sundays 4:00-4:30PM Youth Praise Band Director: Jared Middleton by audition only
Adult Instrumental If you play an instrument and would be willing to play in a small group for a musical or even as a soloist on Sunday morning, we want you to use that gift! There are several ways we can incorporate your music into our worship services.
For information on any of these music opportunities, please email me at mary.crowson@pfumc.com or call Mary at the church at 272-2441.
Handbell Choirs
Children's Handbells Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Wed. 5:00-5:45PM Age: grades 2-5 Basic Handbells experience on the elementary level! Children meet each week to learn note reading, basic music theory and simple handbell techniques as well as preparing occasional performances.
Youth Handbells Director: Kathy Boles Rehearsals: Wed. 6:15-7:15PM Age: Grades 6-12 This talented and dedicated group of youth have far exceeded any expectations in the short time their choir has been in existence! They ring monthly in worship as well as seasonal programs.
Adult Handbells Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Tues. 7:15-8:15PM Music reading is a must for this group due to the difficulty of the music. The adult handbell choir rings monthly in worship as well as at community functions and handbell festivals. For information on any of these music opportunities, please email me at mary.crowson@pfumc.com or call me at the church at 272-2441. All handbell rehearsals are held in the handbell room, adjacent to the main church entrance.
Graded Children’s Choirs When does worship begin? Babies and young children begin to instinctively imitate what they see and hear--they literally grab on to the songs of joyful praise with such contagious innocence! We have just the right place for your child to join in as we make a joyful noise.... Children’s Choir Director: Mary Crowson Rehearsals: Sundays 6-7PM Children in grades 1-5 meet each week for fun, learning fundamentals of music and singing plus the opportunity to perform regularly in worship (and 2 musicals!) each school year. Methodist Children’s Fellowship (M.C.F.) includes fellowship, snack supper and Bible Study each Sunday at 5:00, followed by choir from 6:00p.m. Cherub Choir Director: Jennifer Martin Rehearsals: Sundays 6-7PM Ages: 4 & 5 year olds A beginning music experience; includes playtime, melody, rhythm and color-coded handbells as well as occasional performances at the 11:00 worship service.
We invite you to find of place of service in the Music Ministry at Pine Forest Church! We are committed to offering our very best to God. Through music we can do this while making new friends and deepening our walk with God. Come join us this week! For information on any of these music opportunities, please email me at mary.crowson@pfumc.com or call me at the church at 272-2441.
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