Music Ministry
There are many opportunities to participate in music at Moody Methodist Church. Vocal, instrumental, traditional, contemporary, there is a group for you to join and lift your praise to God
Music Ministry Weekly Schedule
| Sunday | ||
| 9:30 – 10:15 AM | Celebration Praise Band Rehearsal | Christian Life Center |
| 10:30 – 10:50 AM | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room Suite |
| Monday | ||
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Moody Bell Ringers Rehearsal | Hand Bell Room – Room R429 |
| Wednesday | ||
| 3:15 – 5:00 PM | Children’s After School Music Program | Choir Room Suite |
| 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Festival Bell Choir Rehearsal | Hand Bell Room – Room R429 |
| 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room Suite |
| Thursday | ||
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Celebration Praise Band Rehearsal | Christian Life Center |
Children’s Music Ministry
The children’s Music Ministry of Moody Methodist Church provides opportunities for the children to use their young talents to worship and praise God through music. The children’s choirs participate in our worship services and present a special Christmas pageant during the advent season. Our objectives are:
+ To help develop the child’s singing voice
+ To participate in our worship services
+ To teach an understanding of worship
+ To teach the children the basic elements of music
+ To teach the word of God through music using hymns
and songs of our faith
+ To fellowship one with another
Children’s Choir Opportunities
Cherub Choir – ( Kindergarten – 1st Grade )
Our youngest of choirs is under the direction of our Director of Children’s Ministries, Margarita Sims. “Miss Margarita” has an extensive background in children’s music having taught at Satoria School and has taught “Kindermusic” in Galveston for the past six years.
Joyful Noise Choir – ( Second & Third Grade )
Director of Music, Mike Gilbert and our church organist, Joanna Whitsett are our directors for our Joyful Noise Choir. “Mr. Mike” brings many years of experience to our children after teaching choral music in the Galveston school district for 31 years.
Festival Singers – ( Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Grade )
Mike & Joanna also direct this group of young singers and loves working with each child to develop them into wonderful singers who love to praise God through their singing.
Children Handbell/Chimes Music Opportunities
Cheerful Chimers ( Second & Third Grade )
Festival Bell Ringers ( Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Grade )
Both of these bell choirs are under the direction of Mrs. Tish Massey. “Miss Tish” has many years of experience teaching the young children the beauty of ringing bells.
Rehearsal Schedule – Children’s Music Ministry
| Wednesday | ||
| 3:15 – 3:35 PM | Snacks | |
| 3:35 – 3:55 PM | Music Adventures - Miss Margarita | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Cherub Choir Rehearsal – Miss Margarita | Children’s Choir Room – Room R415 |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | Festival Bell Ringers Rehearsal – Miss Tish | Hand Bell Room – Room R429 |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal– Mr. Mike & Miss Joanna | Choir Room Suite |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Cheerful Chimers Rehearsal – Miss Tish | Hand Bell Room – Room R429 |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Festival Singers – Mr. Mike & Miss Joanna | Choir Room Suite |
Moody Methodist Adult Handbell Choirs
Our handbell choirs offer the opportunity for individuals to worship God through music by the playing of handbells. Throughout the year our handbells provide music for all our worship services, participate in special worship services and present music at various organizations throughout the Galveston community. No audition is necessary, just a commitment to attend all rehearsals and participate in all performances opportunities. We have two adult handbell choirs at Moody. Mrs. Marjorie Rasche, Organist Emeritus directs the Moody Bells Ringers and Mrs. Tish Massey directs or Festival Bell Choir.
Moody Bell Ringers
Marjorie Rasche – Director
Rehearsal – Monday, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Handbell Choir Room – Room R429
Festival Bell Ringers
Tish Massey – Director
Rehearsal – Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:20 PM
Handbell Choir Room – Room R429
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir rehearses each Wednesday evening in the choir room suite from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. The choir leads in music at the 11:00 AM Traditional worship service each Sunday morning. The choir welcomes all individuals who love to sing and are committed to attend rehearsals and Sunday morning worship.
Each rehearsal is focused on learning various styles of music, developing the singing voice, and teaching all the basic elements of choral singing. Child care is provided during rehearsals.
Throughout the year the choir has the opportunity to present special musical presentations. During the advent season the choir presents a major work with orchestra. A Tenebrae Service is also presented during the season of Lent. Individuals are able to share their talent at the annual Dinner Theater which raises funds for the choir’s mission work at the Salvation Army.
Chancel Choir Rehearsals
Wednesday – 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Choir Room Suite
Mike Gilbert – Director
Shantz Organ
Organist, Dr. Joanna Elliott
To contact a music ministry director, Mike Gilbert, please call the church office at (409)744-4526.
