This FREE showing of the silent movie, The Kid (1921), starring Charlie Chaplin
(and featuring world-renowned theater organist, Dennis James, on the Pipe Organ)
is the 6th Annual Elizabeth Prothro Organ Concert Series.
We hope to see you at 7pm on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009!
Childcare will be available.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Kiyo Watanabe, Organist: 940-766-4231, x231

We are pleased that you are considering music classes for your child. Research has shown that we are all born with an aptitude for music, but that aptitude diminishes if it is not actively nurtured between the ages of birth and nine.

The Musikgarten classes are designed to nurture a child’s music aptitude by engaging children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children.

Musikgarten is the only program that offers curricula for newborns through group piano instruction. It is based on a keen understanding of how children learn, in both a general sense and, specifically, how they learn music.

As you familiarize yourself with our class offerings and learn more about Musikgarten, we look forward to answering your questions and welcoming your family to Musikgarten!

Details:

Classes will begin Wednesday, September 16.

We will be offering two classes:

• Family Music for Toddlers (15 months to 3 years)
  Wednesdays, 9:00am and 10:00am
• Family Music for Babies (birth to 18 months)
  Wednesdays, 11:00am

For more information, contact Shelby Bell, who will be leading these classes: musikgartenwichitafalls@gmail.com.

To register on-line, visit:  http://www.musikgarten.org/wichitafalls.

For more information about Music Ministries, contact
Kristen Gossett, Music Director:  940-766-4231, x225.

The Asbury Ringers performing at 2009 Cafe Broadway.

The Asbury Ringers will be back for rehearsals beginning Sunday, September 13, 2009, and they are in need of a few good handbell ringers!  You do not have to be an experienced ringer to participate, but some concept of musical timing and rhythm is needed.

If you are interested, but aren’t sure you have the skills or time to put toward this worthwhile ministry, talk to the director of this adult handbells group, Bill Niles.  You can contact him at:

• WJN2@aol.com; or
• 692-3560.

For more information about FUMC Music Ministries, contact
Kristen Gossett, Music Director: 940-766-4231, x225.

The Chancel Choir sings “And Now Abides” at First United Methodist Church, Wichita Falls, Texas, June 14, 2009. Text by Ann Clarkson. Music by Kiyo Watanabe. Kristen Gossett, director.

Many said it was the best yet! The reason may be that the night was dedicated to Joyce Barham and the many years of service she has given the church as a volunteer and as a staff person!

The delicious menu included pork tenderloin, potato casserole, tangy vegetables, chocolate cherry cake, apple dump cake, rolls, and drinks.  Our youth group served as waiters, and in the process, they raised over $700 to go towards their mission trip to Galveston later this month.

The repertoire was diverse with old and very modern Broadway Show Tunes; Old and New Country; Blues, Standards, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Oldies – and just about everything in between! Thank you to the YES (Young Energetic Seniors) and Chancel Choir for sponsoring this awesome event!

Check out pictures of this event here:

The 2009 Holy Week will be busy as usual for the Chancel Choir.  Don’t forget about these rehearsals:

Wednesday, April 8, 7:00pm – Meet in the Choir Room;

Thursday, April 9, 6:15pm – Meet in the Sanctuary for preparing for the Holy Thursday Service starting at 7:00pm;

Saturday, April 11, 10:00am – Meet in the Sanctuary to rehearse the Lily Procession for Easter Sunday;

Sunday, April 12, 8:00am – Be robed and ready to rehearse in the Sanctuary for the Lily Procession at the 8:30am Service.  Don’t forget to bring breakfast items to share between services!

For more information, contact
Kristen Gossett, Music Director: 940-766-4231, x225
or
Dr. Kiyo Watanabe, Organist: 940-766-4231, x231.