Traditional Music Ministry
Welcome, I am Tina Ensinger, the Traditional Music Director here at Grace United Methodist Church.
The purpose of this ministry is threefold:
(1) to praise and worship God through music
(2) to use our God-given talents to enhance the worship of others
(3) to support each other with prayer and fellowship
God has given all of us many gifts. If you have a gift for music, there are many ways to share your talent in the Traditional Worship Service.
During the school year we offer vocal and handbell choirs for adults, youth and children who like to sing or ring. If you play a musical instrument, you could join the orchestra, jazz ensemble or brass quintet.
Something New this Year for Music Sunday, December 7th 2008 at the 9:00 am service
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Go to Vocal Ensembles......... Handbell Ensembles ........ Instrumental Ensembles
In the summer, we offer the popular program: "Summer Special Music". This is a time for solos (vocal or instrumental) or special musical groups that are formed only in the summer. Anyone can sign up to participate. (see more information below)
Opportunities to Share Your Musical Talents (September thru May)
Below are details about some of the many musical groups offered for those who wish to participate in the Traditional Music Ministry program. For more information, please contact Tina Ensinger, tensinger@indianagrace.org or 724-463-8535, ext. 25.
Vocal Ensembles
(Note: no need to contact anyone ahead of time - just come to a rehearsal)
Handbell Ensembles
(Note: if you are interested in any bell group, please contact the Traditional Music Director so we can assign bells).
Instrumental Ensembles
(Note: if you are interested in any instrumental group, please contact the Traditional Music Director so we can make sure we have music for you).
Rehearsal schedules for all groups are subject to change. Please check each music groups webpages or come to church and check our Sunday Morning Bulletins for the latest news.
See you there!
Summer Special Music Program
During the summer, all our regular Music Ministry groups take a break. This is a time for solos, duets, trios or special groups to share their talents and enhance our worship services. This is also a time to try new things - liturgical dance, drama, new bell, vocal or instrumental groups, and the list goes on. If you would like to share some special talent with the 9:00 worshipping congregation, please sign up in the Welcome Center or see Tina Ensinger, Traditional Music Director, tensinger@indianagrace.org or 724-463-8535 ext. 25.
Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing
As part of the Summer Special Music Program, we have a Hymn Sing every Sunday in July. We start at 8:45 a.m. (about 15 minutes before the Traditional Service) and give the congregation a chance to call out their favorite numbers. Then we all have a good time singing. The Hymn Sing stops when the 9:00 service begins. Please join us.