MUSIC MINISTRY
THROUGH WORSHIP, WE CONNECT WITH GOD AND OTHERS
Music helps us communicate with God, when we may not have the words ourselves.
Orchestra
The chamber orchestra serves the 9:00 Traditional Service, consisting of Violin, Viola, V.Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, and Piano.
Musicians are from Evansville School of Music, Austin Peay State University, and some local professionals.
For those interested in joining the orchestra, please, contact Heejung Park.
Rehearsal: Sunday at 8:00 am (Sanctuary)
Choir
Chancel Choir loves singing together to help create a musical presence during the 9:00 AM worship service and glorify the Lord through music.
All musical skill levels are welcome. The repertoire is always changing; The music director arranges and composes music for the choir and the orchestra according to the theme of the service and individual skills.
There is no audition to join. Please contact our music director Heejung Park for further information. Heejung.park@m1umc.org
Rehearsal: Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Choir Room)
Contemporary Praise Band
We have talented musicians and singers in the praise band, including Acoustic Guitar, Elec Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesized Keyboard, Drum, Classical instruments from the Chamber Orchestra.
We also have a great technical team to provide behind-the-scenes work. Please contact our praise band leader Brian Higgs for further information. bkhiggs@twc.com
Rehearsal: Thursday at 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
Kid's Handbell Choir
The Handbell Ringer Choir is currently comprised of 11 members who ring and sing for Sunday morning worship.
This choir also performs for special events such as the Christmas concert and the Easter program.
Please contact handbell director Ruth Hardey for further information. Rlhardy6@gmail.com
Kid's Worship
Dance Team
Consisted of 5 kid dancers, this team performs to glorify the Lord at 11:00 Worship Service and our multicultural worship Service, Esperanza Viva, at 5:00 pm.
Please contact Heejung Park.
MUSIC LESSONS
The Music Department provides music lessons for instrumentalists.
Lessons include Violin, Cello, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Piano, and Vocal. Teachers are professional musicians from the church and the chamber orchestra.
Usually, the lessons take place at the church every Sunday afternoon starting at noon. The lesson fees are $18 for 20 minutes and $35 for 40 minutes at the church. Private lessons off-campus are also available if requested.
Please contact Heejung Park for further information.