First United Methodist Church of Denton, TX

 

Music

Adult Choirs and Handbells

Chancel Choir

The principal worship ensemble for the 11:00 am Sunday worship service. Its repertoire features contemporary and historical sacred art music. Major works are presented, with orchestra, on a regular basis.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 7:15 – 8:15 pm
John Priddy, director: 940.382-5478

Chamber Singers

A subset of the Chancel Choir, this ensemble offers its music for the 8:30 am Sunday worship service.  Its repertoire features more challenging contemporary and historical sacred art music.  It leads special worship services during Advent & Lent as well as singing once a month in Sunday worship services.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 7:30 – 9:00 pm
John Priddy, director: 940.382-5478

Men’s Ensemble

Open to men,16 years & up.  This group sings approximately once a month in Sunday services as well as for special services, concerts and community events.  Its repertoire runs the gamut from Gregorian Chant to Barbershop Quartet.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
John Priddy, director: 940.382-5478

Instrumental Ensembles

I Campanelli & Bells’ Angels

The adult handbell ensemble. The group performs monthly in worship services as well as in local festivals. This group includes men and women from college age on up. Advanced youth ringers may be invited to ring with this group.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Carol Lynn Mizell, director: 940.387-6918

Connection Band

The Praise & Worship ensemble for the 9:45 am Connection Service. Membership is by audition.
Rehearses Sundays: 9:05 – 9:35 am
John Priddy, director: 940.382-5478

Foo McBubba -- First United Methodist Church Big Band

A full-complement Big Band that plays occasionally in worship and often in the community and region.
Rehearses Tuesdays: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
John Priddy, director: 940.382-5478

Good News Gospel Group

An ad hoc group specializing in Bluegrass & Gospel music. Performs in worship services & other venues.
Irregular Rehearsal Times
Pat Peters, contact: 940.383-5478
 

Youth Choirs and Handbells

Credo Choir

One of the most renowned Youth Choirs in Methodism, the Credo Choir combines excellence with great fellowship. The ensemble performs a broad repertoire of classical, contemporary & popular sacred music as well as Broadway show tunes and other secular favorites. Open to youth 7th through 12th grades.
Rehearses Sundays: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Contact pending

Youth Handbells

The youth handbell ensemble, open to students grades 6-12. The group performs regularly in worship service as well as in local festivals.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Carol Lynn Mizell, director: 387-6918

Children's Music

Challenger Choir

Children grades 4 - 5. Performs regularly in Sunday worship services. Highlights of the season include a staged production in the spring.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Jett Cheek, director

Chorister Choir

Children grades 1 - 3. Performs regularly in Sunday worship services. Highlights of the season include a staged production in the spring.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 6:40 - 7:20 pm
Jett Cheek, director

Cherub Choir

Children 4-5 years-old. Performs 2-3 yearly in Sunday worship services
Rehearses Wednesdays: 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Jett Cheek, director

Children’s Choirchimes

Open to children grades 3-5. Performs regularly in Sunday worship services.
Rehearses Wednesdays: 6:45 - 715 pm
Carol Lynn Mizell, director: 387-6918