Together with the psalmist, Music Ministry at Christ Church celebrates and worships God with voices and instruments, involving over 250 participants in the music groups.

The congregation at CUMC would like to welcome Trevor Shaw as our new Director of Music Ministry! Trevor comes to us from Lake Cities UMC in Lake Dallas where he directed the music program. Trevor has also been directing the 30 person choir of the Wesley Foundation at the University of North Texas where he received his BA Music Performance. He comes to us with a wide range of music experience and abilities including choral and band direction. Additionally, Trevor is an accomplished instrumentalist, composer, and arranger.

The music ministry is congregation-oriented. At times, throughout the year, the congregation selects hymns during the service. A continuous list of hymn requests is placed into the offering plates as well. The music staff believes that our ministry is FOR, not TO, the congregation. A variety of vocal and handbell choirs are available for those who wish to participate. Experience and formal training are not required, only the desire to praise God through music.

Please consider joining one of our music programs:

Celebration Choir

An adult vocal choir that sings and leads in worship during the 9:00 a.m. celebration of worship and rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:59 p.m. and Sundays at 8:29 a.m. During Lent, Wednesday rehearsals are from 7:29 to 8:29 pm.

Christ Alive Praise & Worship Team

A contemporary instrumental and vocal ensemble, the Christ Alive Praise & Worship Team, leads our 11:30 a.m. worship throughout the year and performs
at special events in the community.


Celebration Ringers

This is a five-octave adult handbell choir which rehearses weekly and performs throughout the year for worship services. Participation in this choir requires experienced ringers.


Men’s Chorus

This group is an all-church male vocal choir that sings during the Christmas season and generally once during the spring. The Men’s Chorus sings a five-part harmony: first and second tenors, baritone, bass, and monotones!

Sunshine Singers

A small Gospel group which sings during the 10:15 Worship service. The Gospel flavor of the group highlights the more relaxed, informal service. They rehearse most Sundays at 9:10 a.m. All are welcome to sing with this group. 
 

The Four Hoarsemen

A Barbershop and Gospel Quartet which sings for special services and special events.

God’s Gang

This is a unique, dedicated singing group for persons in grades seven-twelve. This group sings contemporary and traditional music in worship and in special programs throughout the year. Membership is open to all who wish to participate.  Rehearsals are 4:30 pm on Sundays.

Cherub Choir

A vocal choir available for four-year olds to six-year olds. Rehearsals are 5:15 pm on Wednesdays.

Good News Choir

A vocal choir for training and performance offered for children in first through sixth grades.  Rehearsals are 2:30 pm on Sundays.

Cheerful Chimers

A handbell choir which is offered for children in the sixth grade. Fifth graders may be included on a space-available basis.  Rehearsals are 2:30 pm on Sundays.


Youth Bells III

A handbell choir for young people in middle school - 7th & 8th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and perform for worship and special services throughout the school year.  Rehearsals are 3:30 pm on Sundays.


Youth Bells II

A handbell choir for young people in middle school and high school - 9th & 10th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and ring for worship and special services throughout the school year.  Rehearsals are 2:30 pm on Sundays.


Youth Bells I

And handbell choir for young people in high school - 11th & 12th grades. They rehearse weekly during the school year and perform for worship and special services through the school year.  Rehearsals are 1:30 pm on Sundays.

Ding-A-Lings

A three octave beginning handbell choir for adults. This group named themselves Ding-A-Lings to lessen the pressure of performances. It is open to all men and women who would appreciate the opportunity to learn to play handbells.

Instrumental and Vocal Music

Various ensembles are formed and perform for special events and worship services throughout the year. These groups include solos, duets and other ensembles.

DOXA

Is a YOUTH LED praise and worship band that helps lead meaningful
contemporary worship throughout the year.

CUMC Music Staff

Director of Music: Trevor Shaw

Associate Director of Music and Accompanist: Randy Talbert

Associate Director of Music and Organist: Bev Selby

Director of Sunshine Singers: Doug Capener

Director of Children's Music: Trevor Shaw

Adult and Youth Handbell Director: Ruth Root

Youth Vocal Director: Chris Boyle

Cheerful Chimers Director: Holly Manna

Accompanist: Elizabeth Walsh

For information concerning participation in the music ministries, please contact any of the music staff members at the church office,
972-247-6136