Music Ministry

IMPORTANT MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS:

CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

6:45-8:00 P.M.

HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

6:30-7:30 P.M.

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS REHEARSALS RESUME ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

5:30-6:00 P.M.

COMING SOON...

THE 2010-2011 CONCERT SERIES DATES -

"GREAT MUSIC IN A GREAT SPACE"

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES REGARDING THE THREAT OF FLU:

With the threat of the H1N1 virus in addition to the regular flu that we will experience this fall and winter, please let me stress – if you are sick, please stay home. Please do not come to any regularly scheduled rehearsals or plan to sing or ring in a Sunday worship service if you are ill (this includes symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills, and fatigue). If you find yourself ill a day or two following a rehearsal that you attended, please let your director know so that we can have the rehearsal rooms sanitized. Please do not return to rehearsal until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours.

In all of our rehearsal rooms you will find alcohol-based hand sanitizer and tissues. Please make good use of these products as we want to keep everyone healthy!

This letter is not intended to cause panic, but rather to remind you that your health and the health of your fellow singers and ringers comes first!

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The Music Ministry at Webster Hills is open to all who wish to lift their voices and talents in musical prayer and praise. The purpose of the overall Music Ministry is to provide children, youth, and adults an opportunity for spiritual and musical growth and fellowship. This great ministry is also dedicated to thankfully and joyfully returning each individual's musical gifts back to God. We recognize the importance music plays in the life of our community of faith. As we build upon the firm foundation of Jesus Christ through a rich history of quality church music, we are blessed to have a diverse group of talented musicians who serve faithfully in the music ministry. It is through music that we can hear and experience the word of God, and his love.

THE CHANCEL CHOIR

The Chancel Choir leads in the 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service each week from September through May. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:00 p.m. and at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday morning for a pre-service rehearsal and warm-up. This group of talented and dedicated singers also leads special worship services and programs throughout the year, including a Lessons and Carols Festival each December, complete with orchestra. New adult and high school age singers are welcome!

THE CONNECTION PRAISE AND WORSHIP TEAM

This contemporary Christian Praise and Worship Team leads the 11:00 a.m. "Connection Worship Service" each Sunday in the Christian Life Center. New instrumentalists and singers are always welcome! Rehearsals are Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Christian Life Center.

LADIES ENSEMBLE

The ladies Ensemble participates in the 8:30 a.m. worship service on a monthly basis. This group rehearses on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Room. New singers are always welcome!

JuBELLation HANDBELL CHOIR

This fun and challenging group rehearses on Thursdayss from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Their heavenly music praises God at worship services one Sunday each month. They also participate in special concerts and other worship services throughout the year. Music reading experience is necessary for participation in this group.

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR (Grades 1-5)

This children's choir rehearses from 5:30-6:00 p.m. each Wednesday, September through April. They sing and ring during the 8:30 a.m. worship service one Sunday each month. In addition, they participate in a few special musical programs throughout the year.

LITTLEST ANGELS CHOIR (age 2-Kindergarten)

These angelic singers participate in occasional worship services and sing praises to God in ways only children can. Rehearsals are from 5:30-6:00 p.m. each Wednesday, September through April.

INSTRUMENTALISTS (Adult and Youth)

If you have instrumental or orchestral experience, here is an opportunity for you to praise God with your talents. Please contact Dana Self, Director of Music Ministries for more details about serving as needed to accompany groups or provide solos.

Webster Hills UMC offers a variety of musical opportunities that not only use their musical talents on Sunday mornings, but periodic concerts and events throughout the year. Each group listed below meets on a weekly basis. If you have further questions about these groups, or other musical opportunities at Webster Hills UMC, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the church office.

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REHEARSAL CANCELLATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY

A decision to cancel rehearsals due to weather will be made by 3:00 p.m. the day of the rehearsal. The decision to cancel rehearsals will be made by the Director of Music in consultation with the Senior Pastor and/or Business Administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: The announcement will be posted on the Music Ministry page of the church website (www.websterhillsumc.org), as well as an e-mail being sent by the individual directors to all musicians involved (please make sure your director has your current e-mail address or addresses). You may also call the church office. If you have not heard anything by 3:00 p.m., please assume that rehearsals will be held as scheduled.