First Methodist Katy

Music and Worship Arts @ FUMC Katy

Music and Worship Arts Ministries of FUMC, Katy, invites you to become a part of this thriving program.  Believing that music and other arts are ministries, we strive to build Christian character through our programs and relationships focusing on musical and artistic excellence, combined with spiritual growth and communication of message! We believe that God expects and deserves our very best.

Worship Team Meeting - August 30, 6:30pm.

O SAY, CAN YOU SEE???   -   The Holy Covenant United Methodist Church Chancel Choir from Katy, Texas, and the Festival Choir from First United Methodist Church,  Katy, Texas,  sang the National Anthem at the Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves baseball game on Tuesday night, August 10, 2010,  at Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas. Taylor Davis, Director of Music at Holy Covenant,  proudly conducted the 51 voice combined choir, and it proved to be a powerful rendition as the crowd really went wild with applause and shouts after the presentation. The game got off to a great start with the singing of the National Anthem, but the Astros failed to effectively close the game with an 8^th inning lead to give the Atlanta Braves the upsetting (at least to the Astro fans) win. Astros may have lost, but the singers were winners as they proudly represented their faith, their local churches respectively, and their community and country!!!!

Singers from FUMC Katy were:  Sopranos - Kelli Dushane, Melina Cowan, Kelsey Peters, Danielle Pecht, Diane Paulsen, Joan Watson, Rebecca Ansley, Les Ann Hernandez, Mary Wiesner, Judy Feimster, Robin Giammaruti.  Altos - Tracey Patterson, Virginia Mencer, Rachel Richmond, Helen Russo.  Tenors - Glenn Mencer, Bud Ramser, William Melendy, Sammie Surber, Dan Patterson.  Basses - Andrew Lloyd, Sam Patterson, Jack Gindorff, Gary Barber, Geoffrey Schroyer, Barry Barrios. 

The Music and Worship Arts Programs are open to all who wish to participate.  Our members consist of trained and untrained people.  There is a place for you.

Children - Musical Monday Funday meets September through April, every Monday that Katy ISD is in session, at 3:45pm.  Transportation from school can be arranged.  Cost is $45, scholarships are available.  Our theme this year is GOD MADE IT SO - a celebration of God's Creation!  "Wee"joice Choir, 4-year-olds through Kindergarten children, sing twice in worship during the year and participate in the Christmas and Spring Musicals.  Alpha Choir, 1st - 2nd grades,  participates in worship regularly as well as the Christmas and Spring Musicals.  Omega Choir, 3rd - 5th grades, sings in worship monthly and participates in the Christmas and Spring Musicals.

Celebration Singers is open to all Sixth through Twelfth Graders.  Forty to Fifty Singers meet each Sunday during the school year, for rehearsal and every other Sunday participating in Worship.  Each year the youth participate in a kick-off fall retreat, and the year is capped off by an eight day choir tour.
Sunday Afternoons, 4:30 - 5:30 PM the Choir Room located on the 2nd floor of the Education Building

There are a variety of Music and Worship Arts Programs available to all adults. 

Chancel Choir - Wednesday Evenings, 7:00, Sing at 11:00 Worship. 
First Light Choir - Wednesday Evenings, 7:00, Sing at 8:30 Worship. 
Festival Choir - The combined Chancel and First Light Choirs for special occasions.

Joyful Noise Makers - Wednesday Mornings, 9:00.  Our group of Seniors Citizens who spread their message to Nursing Homes and Retirement Centers.

Sanctuary Ringers - Wednesday Evenings, 6:00.  This group of ringers ring in worship once a month!!

Fifth Street Band - Wednesday Evenings, 6:30. The Praise Band for the Gathering Worship Service, 9:45, Sunday Mornings.

First Players - The drama troop, meets at designated times.

In His Steps Liturgical Dance - Our dance and movement ensemble, meets at designated times.

WORSHIP TEAM
Meets four times a year to assist the congregation in meaningful and passionate Worship @ FUMC Katy.