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First United Methodist Church
422 Church Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-481-2559
www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org

 

 

Worship Arts Ministries (music, drama, etc.)

Worship Arts

Vocal Ministries - Instrumental Ministries - Music Ministries Staff


The Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church exists to make a joyful noise unto the Lord and to share His gifts through song. Music touches the hearts and souls in such a powerful way. If you are interested in sharing your gifts, please let us know.

Rehearsals At a Glance:

Wednesdays...
6:00 - 7:00 PM KidsTown Singers - Roundtable Room & Room 2001
6:00 - 6:50 PM Grace Notes (Women's Chorus) - Music Room 
6:00 - 6:50 PM Fishers' Of Men (Men's Chorus) - Room 2011
7:00 - 8:30 PM Chancel Choir - Music Room
7:00 - 8:15 PM Orchestra - Sanctuary
Sundays...
7:30 - 8:30 AM  Praise Team - Sanctuary
9:00 - 10:00 AM First Church Chorale - Music Room
3:00 - 4:00 PM Handbells - Portable B
4:00 - 5:00 PM First Church Flutes - Founders Chapel
4:00 - 4:50 PM Youth Vocal Ensemble - Music Room

For more information about music, contact...

Wren Robinson

Wren Robinson 
Director of Worship and Music Ministries
817-481-2559 x133

wrenr@fumcg.org

Norma Ruggiero

 Norma Ruggiero
Administrative Assistant to Music Ministries 
817-481-2559 x121

normar@fumcg.org



Vocal Ministries

Chancel Choir
Sings for the 11:15 AM Worship Service
Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 (Music Room and/or Sanctuary)
Sunday Morning Warm-up at 10:45 (Music Room)
Childcare Available

First Church Chorale
Sings for the 10:10 AM Worship Service
Rehearsals: Sundays at 9:00 AM (Music Room)
Childcare Available

Grace Notes
Women’s Chorus. Open to all women. Students 12th Grade and up are also invited. Sings every 4-6 weeks in worship.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00-6:50 p.m. (Music Room) Childcare Available.

Fishers of Men
Men’s Chorus. Open to all men. Students 12th Grade and Up are also invited. Sings every 4-6 weeks in worship.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00-6:50 p.m. (Room 2011) Childcare Available.

Youth Vocal Ensemble
For youth in 6th-12th grades.
Rehearsals: Sundays 4:00-4:50 PM (Music Room)

KidsTown Singers
KidsTown Singers, a children's ministry of fellowship and singing, meets in the Roundtable Room and Room 2001 on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Instrumental Ministries

First Church Orchestra
Any instrumentalist with two years’ experience is welcome to join us. Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:15 PM (Sanctuary)

First Church Flutes
Intermediate, Advanced and Professional Flutist, 9th Grade thru Adult are invited to participate. Perform in worship every 4-6 Weeks.
Rehearsals: Sundays 4:00-5:00 (Founders Chapel)
Childcare provided.

First Church String Band
A fellowship-based group of beginning to intermediate guitar players and learners.  More info...

Substitute/Rehearsal Accompanist
Audition required. Will be called as needed.


Music Ministries Staff

wren Wren Robinson
Director of Music and Worship Ministries

E-Mail, 817-481-2559 x133

Wren received his college education at Northern Oklahoma College, Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Wichita State University. In addition to leading worship, choir and instrumentalists, Wren has also been involved in musical drama and has taught vocal music and music theory at two colleges. Wren’s exceptional musical expertise is complimented by his knowledge of sound systems and multi-media technology. 

Wren has worked in a variety of churches and denominations over the last 20 years. For 5½ years he did an outstanding job working with Ken at Saint Andrew’s UMC in the same position. At Saint Andrew’s, Wren oversaw a music program that included adult choir, children’s choir, hand bells, orchestra, a brass group and praise bands.

Wren’s team approach to music begins with his wife Jill. They have developed a superb style of leading worship together. Jill is an accomplished musician and both are talented soloists. Wren and Jill have three grown children: Jennifer, Neely, and Christopher.


graff Peggy Graff
Music Ministry Associate Director

E-Mail 

Peggy has been on staff at First Church since 1998. She serves as organist, pianist, and director of Grace Notes. Peggy holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Sacred Music from Southern Methodist University.  She has also done post-graduate work in choral conducting at the University of California and harpsichord at Southern Methodist University.  Peggy is in her 24th year of teaching and her 40th year of service in music ministry.

For more information, please contact Norma Ruggiero, Administrative Assistant to Music Ministries at 817-481-2559 x121 or normar@fumcg.org.

 

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First United Methodist Church Grapevine
422 Church Street - Grapevine, TX 76051 - 817-481-2559
www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org