The Music Ministry at Kingwood UMC is a community of faith organized to aid in the proclamation of the Gospel through the art of music. Our programming is designed for individuals from pre-school through adults. Groups gather weekly to learn more about music and scripture and to share their Christian witness through their talents.

Throughout the year, the Music Ministry offers opportunities for participation as soloists, in ensembles, musicals, dramatic presentations, music education and voice classes, and other special programs. Brass, woodwind, string ensembles and instrumental soloists also perform during special seasons of the church year such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.

We encourage all members of the congregation to share their musical talents. Group descriptions and rehearsal schedules are listed below. Also needed are adult helpers in the areas of accompanists and choir parents. For more information related to Music Ministry, please email Director of Music Gary Showalter or Assistant Music Director Jan Arnold.

Chancel Choir

The Adult Chancel Choir provides musical leadership for the 9:40 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services from mid-August through June. Each year they also present two major choral performances. Childcare is provided during weekly rehearsals which are Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Choir Room in G125.

Acoustic Guitar Group

Weekly rehearsals for the Acoustic Guitar Group are Sundays at 4:00pm in Room G125 from September - May. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Gary Showalter.

Handbell Choirs and King's Ringers

The Handbell Choirs at KUMC play an important part in the overall music program. Choirs are organized by handbell experience. The choirs perform during selected worship services and at special seasonal services. The King's Ringers rehearse on Mondays at 7:30 in G124, from September - May. If you read music and would like to be a part of the King's Ringers, contact Gary Showalter.

Low Brass

Weekly rehearsals for Low Brass group are Sundays at 5:00pm in Room G125. For more information, please contact Gary Showalter.

Wednesday nights:  Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m.; Choir begins at 6:00 p.m.; J.A.M. begins at 7:00 p.m.  Call 281-358-2137 ext. 237, or email Jan Arnold for more information.

Children's Choir

It's time to rev up your engines for a turbo charged year in Children's Choir! Take a pit stop in the Gym from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to fuel up on yummy spaghetti, then vroom full throttle to your room for an hour's worth of fun, games and singing. After choir, 3rd-5th graders can spend a half-hour playing chimes and hand bells, or join the other racers for more J.A.M. (Jesus, Arts and Music) with Ms. Deanna and Ms. Ellen.

Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays

Cherubs (4 year-olds) meet in Room G123 

Joyful Noises (K- 1st Grade) meet in Room G125 

Alleluia (2nd-5th Grade) meet in Room G222

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays

Rejoice Ringers (Hand Chimes for 3rd - 5th grades),
Room G124, 7 - 7:30 p.m.

Jesus, Arts and Music (J.A.M.)

After choir, 3rd - 5th graders can spend a half-hour playing chimes, or join the other children in a rotation of activities through times of Art, Bible Study, and Energy Burning until 8:00 p.m.  Childcare is available for younger children and babies whose parents are involved with Wed. night activities at the church.  Register on Sunday morning or in the office during the week. 

Selah 

KUMC’s choral ensemble for students

in 6th-12th grades,

meets Sundays at noon

in Room 125.

After a time of lunch and fellowship

the students rehearse until 1:30 p.m.

All students are invited.

Selah is directed by

Music Associate Jan Arnold.