Music Ministry

Music Ministry Overview

The Music Ministry at First United Methodist Church Plano uses music to generate excitement, beauty and inspiration in our services of worship.  The choral and instrumental programs are intended to nurture those involved and to give a means of contributing in worship, outreach and praise as well as an opportunity for personal growth and enjoyment.  Our Music Ministry family welcomes anyone who would like to join us in this most rewarding endeavor.  Whether you are a professional musician, or someone who wishes to join a musical group for the first time, we have a place for you.  We offer a variety of ensembles and musical styles for any musical taste and experience level.  Anyone wishing to receive more information about participating in our Music Ministry, please contact the Director of Music and Worship, Nathan Frank.

Adult Choirs

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir provides worship leadership each Sunday at the 11am service.  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:15-9:00pm.  Childcare is provided.

Revelation Praise Team

Revelation Praise Team consists of vocalists and instrumentalists who lead worship during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. This ensemble shares contemporary styles of music and leads congregational singing.  Revelation rehearses each Tuesday evening from 7-8:45 p.m. and is under the direction of Michael Barrett.

GraceNotes

GraceNotes is a mixed chamber group of adult voices that sing in worship and other events outside the church.  The ensemble sings music from the Baroque period to the most contemporary style.  Members of this ensemble must also sing in the Chancel Choir and an audition with the Minister of Music is required.  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:20pm.

SpiritDove for Women

SpiritDove is a vocal ensemble for women directed by Robin Anderson.  These ladies sing in a variety of styles.  The group rehearses in the choir suite each Sunday evening from 5:45-6:45pm.

Adult Handbells

Chancel Ringers

The Chancel Ringers are our advanced handbell ensemble for adults with music reading skills or some handbell experience. This handbell choir rehearses each Wednesday from 6:15-7:25pm in room 114.  To participate in the handbell program or for more information contact Nathan Frank, Director of Music and Worship.

Carillon Ringers

The Carillon Ringers is a beginning handbell group for adults and is directed by Kimberly Deschner.  Some music reading ability is helpful, but not necessary.  Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7-8pm during the school year.  For more information, contact Nathan Frank. 

Instrumental Ensembles

FirstChurch Orchestra

The FirstChurch Orchestra is composed of adult and high school youth instrumentalists.  Their experience level ranges from beginners to professional instrumental ensembles.  The group is a fixture in our 11am worship service and accompanies the Chancel Choir and congregational singing. The FirstChurch Orchestra rehearses each Wednesday evening at 7:15pm in the Sanctuary.  If you would like to participate in the orchestra or have any further questions, please contact Blake Edmondson, Director of Instrumental Music.

Small Instrumental Ensemble

FirstChurch enjoys a large group of talented instrumentalists in our Music Ministry.  Because of this blessing, we have a variety of small instrumental ensembles (brass/percussion, woodwinds and strings) who perform music in worship regularly.  Rehearsals for these groups are called on an "as-needed" basis.  If you would like to participate or have questions about any of our ensembles, contact Blake Edmondson, Director of Instrumental Music.

Children's Choirs (click here for Children's choir information)

Youth Choirs

New Horizon Youth Choir

The New Horizon Youth Choir is for youth in grades 6th-12th who have a desire to minister through music.  The choir sings at the 8:30am worship service on Sundays as well as for other events in the greater Plano community.  Rehearsals are in the Choir Room every Sunday afternoon from 4-5:30pm.  The Youth Choir raises funds each year to raise support for an annual youth choir tour / mission trip each summer.  To learn more or to become a member, contact Nathan Frank.

Celebration Ringers

Celebration Ringers is our youth handbell choir.  This ensemble is for all youth grades 6th-12th who are interested in learning the art of handbell ringing.  The ensemble rehearses on Sunday afternoon from 3-4pm during the school year in room 114.  For more information or to join this ensemble, contact the choir's director, Amber Conjay. 

Music Calendar