Join the Music Ministry at
Suncreek UMC
The music ministry of
Suncreek United Methodist Church is strong, vital, and growing rapidly. We
invite you to join us in the ministry of making music that stirs the soul.
To see the rehearsal schedules, click here.
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Chancel Choir
Wednesday, 7:30 – 9:00 in Palmer
Hall
Our Chancel
Choir is rapidly developing into an ensemble of musical and spiritual
excellence. They provide musical support for the 11:00am service on a weekly
basis and rotate through the 8:15am and 9:30am services periodically. In
addition to their service responsibilities, they provide choral music for
seasonal services (e.g. Christmas Eve, Good Friday, All Saints Sunday, etc.) and present other
musical programs throughout the year.
A particular highlight of this year’s Advent season will
be the presentation of the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in December. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is
modeled after the service that is presented annually on Christmas Eve at King’s
College, Cambridge, England.
There is no such thing as a choir that is too big. There’s
always room for more! Join this dynamic group for rehearsals on Wednesdays at
7:30pm in Palmer Hall.  |
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Worship
Team
Thursday evening
The Worship Team provides musical leadership at the 9:30am Sunday Worship
service. They are an ensemble of talented singers and instrumentalists
that lead the congregation in the contemporary songs of our faith. You may contact them at WorshipTeam@suncreekumc.org. Click here to view their myspace page. |
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Grace
Notes Handbell Choir
Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Sanctuary
Our adult handbell choir is named Grace Notes.
It regularly plays during Sunday Morning Worship Services. Depending on the number of people interested in ringing this year, we will very likely expand from our one Grace Notes handbell ensemble and form a second group. Call the church
office or e-mail Rev.
Kevin Holland for more information. |
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Adults: Do
You Play an Instrument?
If you play an instrument
and you are willing to share your talent with the church, contact our Minister
of Music . We are always looking for talented musicians who
want to be part of the Suncreek UMC Music Ministry Team. |
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Angel Choir (K-1st grade)
Sunday, 9:30am in Room B108 and 9:45am Room B113
This is our youngest group of choristers and is primarily a preparatory group. Choir activities occur for about 10 to 15 minutes of the Sunday School hour. The remainder of the hour is spent on the weekly Sunday School lesson. While Sunday
morning responsibilities as a choir are minimal, these children begin to learn about worship and
what is expected of them when they sing in a worship service. The musical focus is on finding
the true singing voice, increasing the singing range, learning to match pitch, and exploring rhythm. Music literacy
readiness activities based on manipulative games create an enthusiasm for future musical growth. Julie Highley is the Director of this choir. If you have a First grader that you feel is ready for more, then sign them up for JAM choir on Wednesdays. |
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JAM (Jesus & Music) Choir (1st-3rd grade)
Wednesday, 4:45 - 5:30pm in Room B108
At this age, children are ready to begin a regular pattern of
participating as a choir in worship, which they will do every six to eight
weeks. Musical skills are expanded upon, with beginning emphasis on transferring
rudimentary notation to the written page. Time is also given to improvisation
with the Orff instruments, movement exploration, and the use of hand signals as
a means of learning to sight sing. Julie Highley directs this choir. |
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Solid Rock Choir (4th-5th grade)
Wednesday, 4:45 - 5:30pm in B114
More intensive vocal challenges and worship responsibilities are
introduced at this age level. They sing in worship every four to six weeks.
Increased emphasis is placed on learning musical terminology and literacy
development with the goal being usable sight singing skills. The voice is ready
for more challenging repertoire and the ear is ready for some part singing. Work
with the Orff instruments and the use of hand signals continues. |
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Sunchimers (Handchimes Ensemble
(3rd-5th grade)
Wednesday, 4:00-4:45pm in Rm. B113
All of our children’s handbell and chime groups meet at the same time on Wednesday afternoons allowing students to be placed in the group that best suits their developmental level. No previous musical experience is required. |
Spirit Ringers ( Handbells Ensemble)
(3th-5th grade)
Wednesday, 4:00-4:45pm in Sanctuary
Our Children’s handbell group. Student are placed in this group or the Sunchimers based on what best suits their developmental level.
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Cantate ( 6th-12th grade)
Sunday, (Grades 9-12: 5:00 - 6pm; Grades 6-8: 6:30 – 7:30pm, Sanctuary
This choir is the culmination of the work of the graded choir program.
They perform an exceptionally broad range of choral music ranging from the
classics to contemporary. In addition to regular worship participation at the
8:15am service, Cantate participates in local and regional youth choir festivals, presents musicals, and
takes an annual concert and missions tours. Click here for
more information.
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World Beat - African Drumming and Orff
Ensemble ( 6th-12th grade)
Tuesday, 4:45 – 5:30pm in Palmer Hall
This is one of the most unique and fun things that we do in our Music
Ministry. This group focuses on music from around the world with particular
emphasis on various musical forms from Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and
South America. We’ll expand the repertoire of the group this year and do some
amazing things with drums and other percussion instruments. This ensemble is
already gaining a reputation throughout the entire metroplex and has been
invited to play at other churches and events in the DFW area.
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Gloria Ringers (Intermediate Youth
Handbells, 6th -8th grade)
Tuesday, 4:00 – 4:45pm in the Sanctuary
Our Youth Music Ministry is
growing so rapidly that we have not one, but two handbell ensembles.
Handbells are a wonderful musical outlet and are especially appealing to
students who have instrumental (band or orchestra) experience. In addition
to regular worship participation, both handbell ensembles will have
opportunities to participate in retreats and festivals and will also participate
in the Summer Youth Concert and Missions Tour. |
Alleluia Ringers (Advanced Youth Handbells, 9th-12th grade)
Tuesday, 5:30 – 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
See information above under Gloria Ringers.
Instrumental Ensemble (7-12th grade,
minimum of 1 year of playing experience)
Rehearsals TBA
We have many band and orchestra students in our church who need an
opportunity to play their instruments (brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion)
to the glory of God. Please contact Rev.
Kevin Holland if you are
interested in being a part of such an ensemble.
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Summer Music and Arts Camp (K-8th grade)
Summer 2009
Suncreek's Sixth annual Summer Music & Arts Camps will
occur in the Summer of 2009. Two camps
are offered one is for children who will
be entering grades
4 -9 and the other is for children who will be entering grades 1 - 3.
Campers participate in choir activities each day and take classes in music
theory, liturgical dance, handbells, Orff instruments, and African drumming.
Click here for more information. |
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Conference Music and Arts Camps
Summer 2009
The North Texas Conference
offers two Music/Arts camps each summer at the Camp Bridgeport. The Children’s Music/Arts Camp is for those who
have completed 3rd though 5th grade in the spring. The Youth
Music/Arts Camp is for students who have completed grades 6 to 8.
The camps typically begin on a Monday and end with a performance on Saturday
morning. For more information, call the church office or check the conference camping website. |
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April Fool's Fest
April 2009
April Fool’s Fest is
an annual church-wide talent, er, Variety Show! The 2009 show will be the
10th year of this event. It is
coordinated by members that are active in the church’s music ministries. Tickets
are sold in advance and proceeds are used to buy items that enhance our music
ministries, like instruments. Start planning your act and buy your tickets
early! Get ready to laugh and to enjoy an evening of fellowship. For additional
information, send an e-mail message to AprilFoolsFest@suncreekumc.org. |
Sanctuary Organ
We installed a three-manual, digital organ
in November 2005. Thanks to the generosity of many in our
congregation, the addition of an organ has opened up many new and exciting
opportunities for enhancing our worship experience. Our choirs have benefited, our
congregational singing has improved, and we are enjoying a broader palette of
sound colors to enrich and enliven our spiritual journey.
2008-2009 Weekly Music Ministry Schedule |
Sunday
9:30 – 9:45am Angel Choir (grades K – 1), B108/B113
5:00 - 6:00pm High School Cantate - Youth
Choir
(grades 9 – 12),
Sanctuary
6:30- 7:30pm Middle School Cantate -Youth
Choir
(grades 6 – 8),
Sanctuary
Tuesday
4:00 – 4:45pm Gloria Ringers -
Intermediate Youth Handbells
(grades 6 – 8) Sanctuary
4:45 – 5:30pm Orff and African Drum
Ensemble
(grades 6 – 12) Palmer Hall
5:30 – 6:30pm Alleluia
Ringers -Advanced Youth Handbells
(grades 9 – 12) Sanctuary
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Wednesday
4:00 – 4:45pm Sunchimers -Chime Ensemble
(grades 3 – 5), B113
4:00 – 4:45pm Spirit Ringers-Handbell Ensemble
(grades 3 – 5), Sanctuary
4:45 –5:30pm JAM Choir (grades 1 –
3)
B108
4:45 – 5:30pm Solid Rock Choir (grades
4 – 5)
B114
6:30 – 7:30pm Grace Notes (Adult
Handbells)
Sanctuary
7:30 – 9:00pm Chancel Choir (grade
11- adults)
Palmer Hall
Thursday
7:00 - 8:30pm Worship Team
(adult ensemble) Sanctuary
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